Waterlooians.ca spokesperson, David Wellhauser, discusses unsustainable growth and urban sprawl, resulting from the Provincial Places to Grow policy with the Galt Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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Progress Florida delivers petitions from Leon County residents to Secretary Tom Pelham, urging him to deny the “Rockaway” project on Mahan Drive, a project that is a poster child for urban sprawl

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Highlights from Good Jobs First 2008 “Reclaiming Economic Development III” conference.

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There is a “Traffic Loop” in development for Baton Rouge and a number of the routes being considered would bring it right through the Spanish Lake Basin / Alligator Bayou / Bluff Swamp area. This area is a true ecological and cultural treasure and we need your help to make sure that it is not damaged by the loop project.

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Car-dependency leads to a number of health problems, and active transportation is the answer. Enjoy a musical ride with an Edmonton winter bicycle commuter.

About Chapter 15: New Urbanism
Albertas cities are booming, thanks to our strong economy, but wasteful, sprawling growth is not good human habitat. Some Albertans are planning or redesigning sustainable communities. How are they doing this, and what are the results so far?

About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series
Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world-wide-web.
For more information about Made-in-Alberta, visit http://madeinalberta.ca

Locations: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Links:
http://www.sierraclub.ca/prairie
http://www.edmontonbikes.ca/
http://shaw.ca
http://fava.ca
http://rbcc.ca

Length: (4 min)

Date Produced: February 2009

Production Company: RBCC
Is Edmonton Growing Smart produced in partnership with:
Sierra Club of Canada, Prairie Chapter

Winter Cycling Basics produced in partnership with:
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society

Production services donated by:
Kelly Reinhardt
Clinton Carew
Shaw TV, Capital Region

Broadcaster: Shaw TV, Capital Region
Aired/Screened/Webcast:
Broadcast Shaw TV, Capital Region, February 2009
Uploaded to RBCC WebTV, February 2009
Uploaded to YouTube, February 2009

Available on DVD? pending

Credits:
Executive Producer for RBCC: Barb Allard
Host & Narration: Barb Allard, Clinton Carew
Written & Directed: Barb Allard
Writing assistance: Clinton Carew, KO Dagmarko
Researchers: Sonja Martens, Angela Miskuski, Karly Coleman, Doug Barrett
Additional research assistance: Charlie Richmond
Cinematography & DOP: Jimmy Bustos, Ric Gustavsen, Kelly Reinhardt, Shaw TV production personnel

Editors: Jeremy Rittwage, Clinton Carew, Dave Cunningham

Intro Sequences: Kyle Schneider, Wes Borg
Original Music: Hookahman, Clinton Carew, Kyle Schneider with licensed music from Final Cut Soundtrack Pro

Winter Cyclists (in order of appearance):
Karly Coleman
Doug Barrett

Additional Thanks to:
Film & Video Arts, Alberta
Chuck Chamberlin, Environmental educator & Smart growth campaigner (deceased)
Philip Jager, Production still photography
Baba Prem Singh, Production still photography

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Hold the Line Campaign seeks residents support to stop sprawl outside the Urban Development Boundary in Miami-Dade County and protect South Florida’s water supply, affordable housing options and the Everglades.

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http://progressflorida.org/PressureLowes

A change in Miami-Dade’s comprehensive plan that would have allowed more unnecessary development in the Everglades was rejected by the DCA. That decision represents a major victory for the Everglades and for smart growth. However, it may be short lived if Lowe’s has their way.

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Video that responds to the Urban Sprawl Issue. Smart Growth FTW

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The fourth problem with suburban sprawl its expensive. On the other hand, Edmonton has a long-term vision for efficient and smart growth. We wrap up our mini-series with an overview of what that may look like.

About Chapter 15: New Urbanism

Albertas cities are booming, thanks to our strong economy, but wasteful, sprawling growth is not good human habitat. Some Albertans are planning or redesigning sustainable communities. How are they doing this, and what are the results so far?

About Made-in-Alberta (MIA) Series

Energy, water and climate, these are hot topics for the 21st Century. With conventional fuel reserves running out, water tables running low, and global temperatures running high, 96 percent of Albertans now want new energy solutions. Since 2004, Barb Allard and her Made-in-Alberta team have been finding these solutions and bringing them to community television and the world-wide-web.

For more information about Made-in-Alberta, visit http://madeinalberta.ca

Locations: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Links:
http://www.sierraclub.ca/prairie
http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government
http://shaw.ca
http://fava.ca
http://rbcc.ca

Length: (4 min)

Date Produced: February 2009

Production Company: RBCC

Is Edmonton Growing Smart produced in partnership with:
Sierra Club of Canada, Prairie Chapter

Production services donated by:
Clinton Carew
Shaw TV Production Personnel

Broadcaster: Shaw TV, Capital Region

Aired/Screened/Webcast:
Broadcast Shaw TV, Capital Region, February 2009
Uploaded to RBCC WebTV, February 2009
Uploaded to YouTube, February 2009

Available on DVD? pending

Credits:
Executive Producer for RBCC: Barb Allard
Host & Narration: Barb Allard, Clinton Carew
Written & Directed: Barb Allard
Writing assistance: Clinton Carew
Researchers: Sonja Martens, Angela Miskuski
Additional research assistance: Charlie Richmond
Cinematography & DOP: Jimmy Bustos, Ric Gustavsen, Shaw TV production personnel
Editors: Jeremy Rittwage, Clinton Carew
Intro Sequences: Kyle Schneider, Wes Borg
Original Music: Clinton Carew, Kyle Schneider with licensed music from Final Cut Soundtrack Pro

Alberta Speaks Interviewees and Experts in order of appearance:
Cecil Yarmoloy, Retired school teacher
Lonny Killips, Salesperson

Additional Thanks to:
Film & Video Arts, Alberta
Chuck Chamberlin, Environmental educator & Smart growth campaigner (deceased)
Philip Jager, Production still photography

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Arlington’s Smart Growth Journey tells the story of how visionary leaders in Arlington transformed an aging,
fraying suburb into one of the nations premier examples of transit-oriented growth. It explores the history of
Smart Growth in Arlington through the recollections of those who helped craft the vision and fought to bring it to fruition. It addresses the mistakes that were made, and the future. It is a ‘must see’ for all who want to plan for sustainable growth and who care about our environment.

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