Green Monday 5

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Best Sustainability Practices

March 30, 2009

“Which established practices would best help Western North Carolina become more sustainable, in terms of energy, the environment, and the economy?”

“Are there cities at home and abroad with lessons to teach us, despite the unique characteristics of the people and the landscape of our region?”

“Can models of success be adopted so we need not start from scratch, or adapted to our particular needs?”

Panelists

David Johnson, Board Member, Asheville Design Center; Special Advisor, Built and Natural Environment, Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute

Jim Barton, Director, Smith Mill Creek Institute

Robin Cape, City Council Member, City of Asheville

Presentation

David Johnson

Audio

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Video

Videographer/Editor: Peter Brezny of PurpleCat Networks, www.PurpleCat.net

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