Interested in urban renewal? This is a talk that can’t be missed! This Tuesday, August 11, at 7pm author Anthony Flint will speak at Politics and Prose, that great independent bookstore north of Van Ness, on his book Wrestling With Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York’s Master Builder and Transformed the American City.
For folks interested in …
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”No matter how many light bulbs we change, no matter how many hybrid cars we put on the road, we cannot significantly reduce energy use and carbon emissions without changing development patterns.” So said former Maryland governor and current Smart Growth Leadership Institute President Parris N. Glendening while addressing the Maryland Municipal League’s (MML) conference last month.
He emphasized the growing ‘’sense of urgency” about …
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The District Department of the Environment is on the verge of entering an agreement to buy 50% of its electricity supply from renewable sources. The three-year contract represents a five-fold increase in the amount of renewable electricity purchased by the District.
The sources of renewable energy will include wind, geothermal, solar and hydroelectric. This purchase will increase investment in new energy technologies and will greatly reduce the overall carbon footprint of the …
Sphere: Related ContentThe National Building Museum hosts a lot of great discussions and exhibits on sustainable cities & construction. It is at the front end of the green building movement and is helping push the conversation forward. Right now they’re running a “Green Community” exhibit that is really interesting. One of the other programs they host is green education for kids…check out the video on it below -…
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Round up the kids for an annual summer treat. The Guppy Gala is back at the National Zoo on Friday from 6-8:30pm. The Zoo is bringing in rock walls, great food, obstacle courses, animal encounters, live entertainment and tons more.
This year’s ticket prices are reduced so you can bring extra friends. FONZ members pay $15 each and non-members pay $25. The money raised will support the Zoo’s sustainability, conservation science and …
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