30 State of Pikes Peak Region Sustainability

How are Pikes Peak Region sustainability efforts doing? What are the challenges, achievements, strengths, weaknesses, progress and setbacks? This episode provides a valuable history of efforts to promote sustainable policy and practice in Colorado Springs, and a snapshot of where we are today. It’s all explored in this community dialogue recorded at the June 17 Sustainability in Progress meeting of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future.

Peak Alliance Chair Mary Barber shares most of the story, and moderates the ensuing conversation. Barber has long been a community sustainability leader. She was sustainability manager at Fort Carson when the base first developed the Fort Carson Sustainability Plan. Mary reviews the ten goals in the Pikes Peak region’s sustainability plan (link below) and gives us a status report on each. The conversation brings light to those who have been doing valuable work in the Colorado Springs community and beyond. The group discussion explores ways to promote more collaboration, raise public awareness and inspire participation.

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Slide Presentation to accompany this talk

Looking to Our Future – Pikes Peak Region 2030 sustainability plan

This presentation was made at the monthly Sustainability in Progress (SIP) event on June 17, 2019. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month 7:30-9:00 a.m. in the Wildcat Room at the Ivywild School. Coffee and pastries are provided.       

About Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future

The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach.                                                                                                           

UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:

Thursday, July 25 5:30 to 7:30 pmGreen DrinksManitou Heritage Center517 Manitou Ave. Visit the Manitou Community Market across the street (3 to 7 pm), then join us for networking at 5:30 and a finger-food potluck. Mineral springs lemonade will be on hand. We'll take a guided tour and discussion of mineral springs. $5 donation requested. Take the Green Drinks survey to help us make this program work for you.

Saturday, July 27 Noon to 7 pm, Acacia Park Sustain-a-Fest All age groups are welcome to join in the fun! Come walk the park and experience booths, live music from Tejon Street Corner Thieves and more, local food trucks, and family-friendly activities such as crafts, face painting, mobile cave (CaveSim), bouncy house, and more! Hosted by the Colorado Springs Office of Innovation and Sustainability.

August 2-4, 2019 People's Tiny House Festival5:30 to 7:30 pmThe event celebrates all facets of simple living including tiny houses,...