59 Updating the Regional Sustainability Plan
Episode description
How can we improve the Pikes Peak Region 2030 Plan? Several municipalities and organizations in the Pikes Peak Region came together to develop a long-range sustainability plan, completed in 2012 and adopted by some cities and organizations (but not by the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, interestingly). In this episode, Konrad Schlarbaum (director of Green Cities Coalition) discusses his recommendations for improvements to the regional sustainability plan (PPR 2030). The City of Colorado Springs has adopted the plan and is interested in doing an update. Ellen Johnson-Fay interviews Konrad here.
Konrad invites you to comment with questions or suggestions, or to express interest in getting involved in this project.
This episode of Peak Environment is courtesy of the Green Cities Coalition, communicating the promise of embracing sustainable actions in our environment and with one another. We strive to collaborate in positive ways and create partnerships with other people and organizations inside and outside of the sustainability community.
Ultimately, our goal is to celebrate with you the achievements of those who contribute to the preservation and health of our local natural and human environments. We invite you to Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate all things sustainable with us!
LINKS:
Looking to Our Future – Pikes Peak Region 2030 plan
PDF of Konrad’s Powerpoint Presentation
Green Cities Coalition (Facebook)
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG)
City of Colorado Springs Office of Innovation
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Pikes Peak Community College Office of Sustainability
Manitou Springs Climate Action Workgroup
Manitou Springs sustainability
Sierra Club – Pikes Peak Group
Southeast Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES)
Colorado Farm and Art Market – order online at Open Food Network
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