Those of us from Arlington, VA know that it is the world capital of Build Enormous Tree-Lined Medians In Four-Lane Highways So They Shrink To Two Lanes. The result of this, of course, is that the county now spends millions more on the maintenance of these new forests, leaving many roads pothole-ridden and unkempt. But hey, we're celebrating World No Car Day today!
A local historic Inn decided to go green rather than initiate just another renovation. Switching to environmentally friendly products, locally grown food, and more efficient fixtures, they've renamed themselves the Belle Grae Growing Center, and will even begin offering courses for the community and guests on how to live and work in a more eco-healthy way. Learn more here http://snurl.com/3seno
We've launched an online video-based entertainment directory for the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, NC) and surrounding areas. Essentially catering to today's fast paced environment - paperless.
The city of Phoenix, AZ has initiated and Environmental Sustainability Program, which delivers guidelines for green building, resource conservation, and historic preservation for citywide projects. While the rhetoric of the program attempts to address sustainable design on a regional level, much of what has been implemented are isolated buildings which stand as effective ads or signs of a green agenda, catering to a more image-driven culture. A more holistic approach, promoting a building and preservation agenda in conjunction with sustainable long-term growth better connects with the national/global need for a greener future.
Here in the UK, the town of Todmorden has recently begun a community initiative called Incredible Edible Todmorden which focuses on local food produce, encouraging the whole community to learn about, use, and grow local produce. From herb gardens at the train station, to school vegetable gardens and fish farms, through to land banks and gardening workshops.
My hometown of Rockford, IL is in the process of becoming the first city in Illinois to be a no-idle zone (clean air) city. Basically, we are rolling out a voluntary initiative to encourage the community to understand that if your car is idling more than 30 seconds at school, drive thrus, banks, warming cars, etc. it is unnecessary, it wastes gas, it increases health risks in children and decreases the overall air quality. To date we have approximately 30 partners on board from a broad spectrum of organizations including the city, school district, community foundation, park district, media, and private sector small to large businesses. We hope to encourage other cities in Illinois and beyond to look at this initiative because everyone can help by just paying a little more attention.
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September 22, 2008 at 2:43pm by Brendan Collins
Those of us from Arlington, VA know that it is the world capital of Build Enormous Tree-Lined Medians In Four-Lane Highways So They Shrink To Two Lanes. The result of this, of course, is that the county now spends millions more on the maintenance of these new forests, leaving many roads pothole-ridden and unkempt. But hey, we're celebrating World No Car Day today!
September 22, 2008 at 4:42pm by Marcia Conner
A local historic Inn decided to go green rather than initiate just another renovation. Switching to environmentally friendly products, locally grown food, and more efficient fixtures, they've renamed themselves the Belle Grae Growing Center, and will even begin offering courses for the community and guests on how to live and work in a more eco-healthy way. Learn more here http://snurl.com/3seno
September 22, 2008 at 11:16pm by Damon Butler
We've launched an online video-based entertainment directory for the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, NC) and surrounding areas. Essentially catering to today's fast paced environment - paperless.
It's called TriangleBlvd.tv
September 23, 2008 at 2:43pm by Bailey King
The city of Phoenix, AZ has initiated and Environmental Sustainability Program, which delivers guidelines for green building, resource conservation, and historic preservation for citywide projects. While the rhetoric of the program attempts to address sustainable design on a regional level, much of what has been implemented are isolated buildings which stand as effective ads or signs of a green agenda, catering to a more image-driven culture. A more holistic approach, promoting a building and preservation agenda in conjunction with sustainable long-term growth better connects with the national/global need for a greener future.
September 26, 2008 at 8:40am by Kevin McDougall
Here in the UK, the town of Todmorden has recently begun a community initiative called Incredible Edible Todmorden which focuses on local food produce, encouraging the whole community to learn about, use, and grow local produce. From herb gardens at the train station, to school vegetable gardens and fish farms, through to land banks and gardening workshops.
There's more info here: http://www.bearco-op.com/news/can-we-dig-it-yes-we-can-incredible-edible...
September 26, 2008 at 9:57am by Scott Saporiti
My hometown of Rockford, IL is in the process of becoming the first city in Illinois to be a no-idle zone (clean air) city. Basically, we are rolling out a voluntary initiative to encourage the community to understand that if your car is idling more than 30 seconds at school, drive thrus, banks, warming cars, etc. it is unnecessary, it wastes gas, it increases health risks in children and decreases the overall air quality. To date we have approximately 30 partners on board from a broad spectrum of organizations including the city, school district, community foundation, park district, media, and private sector small to large businesses. We hope to encourage other cities in Illinois and beyond to look at this initiative because everyone can help by just paying a little more attention.