Posts tagged Cat:sustainability
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Sustainability and equity should be part of development
Making American cities sustainable is about much more than just greener buildings. Programs such as economic development initiatives can contribute to sustainability and need to incorporate equity for residents, said speakers on a recent panel at the National Building Museum. The Penn Institute for Urban Research, along with the Urban Institute, Next American City, and… Keep reading…
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Breaking: Alexandria coal power plant to close next year
This morning, the City of Alexandria announced an agreement with GenOn Energy that will shut down the Potomac River Generating Station on Alexandria’s waterfront by October 2012. The closure is an air quality and environmental justice win for the region. The plant had been a significant point source of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide air pollution for the region, according… Keep reading…
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Support CSG and WABA’s efforts this spring
It’s great to support smart growth, transit, bicycling and more in the parts of the region that already have walkable neighborhoods, good transit, and high rates of walking and biking, but it’s equally vital to work together with people in areas that don’t already enjoy these great advantages. Two great nonprofits are working to raise money to do just that. Keep reading…
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Downtown Silver Spring provides freedom for couple
Reader David Fronapfel sent us this letter on Friday evening about his experience becoming a walking, biking and transit-riding resident of a mixed-use neighborhood. I’ve just returned home from a great commute, and am in the best mood I’ve been in all day. How many people say that regularly? My girlfriend and I grew up in, and until recently, used to live in the… Keep reading…
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Support local charities this holiday season
The season of giving is upon us, and many of us make meaningful contributions to charitable organizations at this time of the year. When thinking about what groups to support, please consider helping out some of our local nonprofits which work to improve the lives of people in our region and create better communities. Here are a few nonprofits which our contributors listed as some… Keep reading…
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Fenty budget raids Anacostia fund, breaks Council’s word
Mayor Fenty’s proposed FY2011 budget reprograms the revenue from the Anacostia cleanup fund, generated by the 5¢ bag fee. The Council should quickly reject this approach. During the original bag debate, many naysayers said that this was just an attempt to raise some revenue through a hidden “tax.” Supporters argued that this wasn’t the purpose. Keep reading…
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Reusable bag incentive begins in two days
Friday won’t just start a new year and a new decade: It also will start a new era in environmental economic incentives as the nation’s first bag charge goes into effect in DC. Keep reading…