Please join in celebration of the final Urban Sustainability Forum of 2007!
ONE PLANET COMMUNITIES: Creating the Greenest Neighborhoods in North America
Greg Searle, One Planet Communities
http://www.oneplanetliving.org/
Monday, December 10, 2007
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Artist Reception
5:30 – 7:00 pm – Main Presentation
Bertha K. Landes Room
Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle WA
ABOUT THE EVENT: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/GreenBuilding/OurProgram/Events/DPDS_007557.asp#upcoming
One Planet Communities, a non-profit joint initiative of the global conservation network WWF-International and sustainability experts BioRegional, is an endorsement given to a select handful of the greenest neighborhoods in the world. These Zero Carbon/Zero Waste mixed-use developments integrate the highest standards in green building, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and transportation, biodiversity regeneration, and “green lifestyles” and set the most ambitious targets for green community development yet seen in North America. The goal: reduce the ecological footprint of residents by 80% to a truly sustainable, “one planet” level. This talk will share strategies that participating developers are using to achieve ambitious targets, as well as lessons learned at the multi-award winning BedZED – the UKs largest urban eco-village and the prototype for One Planet Living. The average BedZED resident uses 87 liters less water and 58% less electricity per day, saves 1.3 tons of carbon emissions each year through green transportation, and saves 2.7 tons of carbon emissions each year through renewable heat & energy generation on-site. Total carbon savings per resident: 5.1 tons per year.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Greg Searle is the Executive Director of BioRegional North America. He is responsible for catalyzing partnerships with forward-thinking local authorities and real estate developers to build ambitious One Planet Living neighborhoods in North America, with initial projects in Washington DC, California, and Montreal. Greg speaks widely on sustainable neighborhoods and ecological footprinting, recently appearing at GreenBuild and the AIA National Convention, and guest lecturing on sustainability at Ryerson University and Texas A&M. Greg has lived in London, Rome, and Boston, and previously served as a strategic consultant to clients such as the United Nations (FAO – Rome) and the World Conservation Union (IUCN – Brussels).
MEET THE ARTIST: Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a catered reception and performance by public artist and phonographer, Perri Lynch, thanks to the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Using live improvisation and raw field recordings, RADIUS explores the beats, harmonies, rhythms, and tones of sustainable practice. Drawing inspiration from the ten principles of One Planet Communities, sounds are reduced, reused, repaired and recycled to frame new perspectives on built environments and the natural world in a global context. This is in conjunction with Artist Trusts Meet the Artist program, an integral component of the annual Artist Trust/Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship award. Meet the Artist events bridge our artistic community with the diverse communities in Washington State, increasing awareness about the vital roles art and artists play in our culture. Find out more at http://www.artisttrust.org/ .
ABOUT THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY FORUM:Our energizing public forum is an opportunity for business leaders and citizens to discuss urban sustainability issues and create a shared vision for the future of Seattle. Join us to hear nationally and internationally recognized leaders in sustainable community development speak about ways we can transform Seattle into a 21st century city that is climate-neutral, pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented, community-focused and sustainably designed. These events are sponsored by the City of Seattle (Department of Transportation and Department of Planning & Development), BetterBricks, and the Cascadia Region Green Building Council. Artists participate thanks to sponsorship from the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Information on all 2007 speakers is available on our website at www.seattle.gov/dpd/greenbuilding
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Stephenson.
e: janet.stephenson@seattle.gov
t: 206 615 1171
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