We're pleased to announce the launch of our 2009 project meetings. We encourage you to bring your neighbors and spread the word about what we're planning downtown. To learn more about all eight 2009 projects and engage a community greening strategy, please check out our blog.
If you can't make one of these first meetings, please let us know your availability by emailing us at sustainability@dlanc.com. If you would like to be involved with any of our projects - email us and we will make sure you get the information you need to participate.
Rooftop Container Garden & Composting Project Team Meeting
Meeting date of June 10 has been set - we will be meeting on the ground floor of the Spring Arts Tower (453 S. Spring Street) starting at 6:30pm. There is a lot of great momentum is building around this project. Our discussion will include an introduction to the project team leader (Dawna Nolan) and an overview of the currently proposed project which a review types of gardens and the community partners that have already come forward to lend their roofs or expertise. We will discuss the expansion of the existing composting pilot and next steps as we prepare for the first garden pilot projects.
Tree Community Tree Planting Project
Monday, June 22, 2009 / 6:00pm - 7:45pm (Central Public Library)
Come find out more about community tree planting projects - including the pilot project planned by the Sustainability Committee for Skid Row.
Our meetings will be fully covered on our blog - with a summary, discussions, and next steps outlined. We would like to hear from you. If you have any ideas but are unable to attend our first project meeting, there will be a forum for you to post your suggestions for our consideration. We are very excited to get the 2009 projects started and look forward to seeing you soon!
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2009 Project 1: Rooftop Edible & Composting Containers
Develop a test program for "rooftop container" sustainability using edible plants and composting as the initial strategies. (J. Regan)
Save the Date: 3rd Annual Gathering of Community Gardens
Saturday-Sunday October 24-25, 2009 at Farmlab
EDUCATION: Educate and engage support from tenants and building owners about the benefits and techniques to rooftop gardening and composting. Identify and work with a few downtown "building teams" to manage a pilot program on their rooftop. Document and publish information on pilot program success to enable other buildings to start either edible-plant containers and/or composting containers. Check out some great images of green roofs downtown!
OUTREACH: Connect building owners/managers/tenants with community partners and the necessary technical support. Potentially create inter-building relationships that link composting with planters.
ADVOCACY: Identify rooftops that already have this strategy in place and determine how the Sustainability Committee can help foster the continuation of these activities. Identify and support legislation and policy that would help support further development of rooftop green space.
Project Lead (Rooftop Gardens): Dawna Nolan
Marc Ross - Sustainable Community Projects Intern, Sustainability Committee 2009 (ordinance study)
Volunteers are wanted to help move this project forward. If you are interested in getting involved, please email us at sustainability@dlanc.com.
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