The city’s website has just been updated with a catalog of ongoing sustainability-related and “green” projects that currently exist.  I share it here to highlight these efforts and underscore the shared commitment of the city and its residents for a more sustainable future.  Many of these efforts – if not all – have been inspired and supported by city residents partnering with the city.  Check it out!

Updated!  See below for a long list of initiatives put together by Thanh Dang. Read Full Post

Our community is rich with people, organizations, businesses, and projects committed to environmental and energy sustainability. As mayor, I have received more comments, questions, and ideas that fit into this larger theme than any other. Renewable energy, local foods, preparing for a post peak-oil world, green space, bike share programs, energy conservation initiatives, climate change – they’re all part of this conversation. What would be possible by connecting projects, people, businesses, and ideas to intentionally focus on more sustainable living in Harrisonburg and the central Shenandoah Valley? Let’s find out.

Saturday May 30, 2009 is slated for the first Mayor’s Sustainability Summit for Harrisonburg and the central Shenandoah Valley.  More information will be available here as we move forward in the planning.

Currently, I am seeking partner organizations for the event.  Partners commit to being represented at the event and advertising it as they deem appropriate.  I also need a few more positions filled on the steering committee – contact me!