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  • “Building: A new Green Economy” 003 Tim Jackson

    Posted by admin on April 21st, 2010 and filed under smart growth communities | No Comments »

    From The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment’s 7th Annual Conference, “Building: A new Green Economy”. This conference focused on methods to deliver more sustainable growth in our towns and cities.
    More info: http://www.princes-foundation.org/index.php?id=1123

    Tim Jackson is Professor of Sustainable Development in the Centre for Environmental Strategy at the University of Surrey and author of the groundbreaking book Prosperity without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet.

    Duration : 0:7:31

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    Oxford, NC: Sunrise Biscuit Co

    Posted by admin on April 12th, 2010 and filed under smart growth program | No Comments »

    This video is part of a series (mostly interviews) that I did with Jason Sergent on May 23, 2009. This particular video showcases the Sunrise Biscuit Company in Oxford, NC that compliments a final project for our MBA program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (class was called “New Urbanism, Smart Growth, and Sustainable Community Development” led by Dr. Jim Johnson). While not present for the interviews, Neil Holland was also a part of this team.

    Duration : 0:0:11

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    “Building: A new Green Economy” 005 Rob Hopkins

    Posted by admin on April 3rd, 2010 and filed under smart growth network | No Comments »

    From The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment’s 7th Annual Conference, “Building: A new Green Economy”. This conference focused on methods to deliver more sustainable growth in our towns and cities.
    More info: http://www.princes-foundation.org/index.php?id=1123

    Rob Hopkins is co-founder of Transition Town Totnes and of the Transition Network. He set up the first 2-year full-time permaculture course in the world as well as coordinated the first eco-village development.

    Duration : 0:5:56

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    Al Bartlett on economic growth and smart growth

    Posted by admin on March 31st, 2010 and filed under smart growth | No Comments »

    This is from a panel discussion with Professor Al Bartlett and former Colorado Governer Dick Lamm at the October 2009 ASPO-USA Denver, Colorado symposium on peak oil. For more information and additional panel videos, see www.AlBartlett.org . Also see www.ASPO-USA.org .

    Duration : 0:6:15

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    Del. McIntosh at Sustainable Communities Day

    Posted by admin on March 23rd, 2010 and filed under smart growth communities | No Comments »

    State Delegate Maggie McIntosh, D-Baltimore, at Sustainable Communities Advocacy Day in Annapolis explains the best stewart for a sustainable Maryland.

    Duration : 0:1:21

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    Oxford, NC Businesses

    Posted by admin on March 20th, 2010 and filed under smart growth program | No Comments »

    This video is part of a series (mostly interviews) that I did with Jason Sergent on May 23, 2009. This particular video showcases some of the local businesses in Oxford, NC and compliments a final project for our MBA program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (class was called “New Urbanism, Smart Growth, and Sustainable Community Development” led by Dr. Jim Johnson). While not present for the interviews, Neil Holland was also a part of this team.

    Duration : 0:0:42

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    Oxford, NC Businesses

    Posted by admin on March 20th, 2010 and filed under smart growth program | No Comments »

    This video is part of a series (mostly interviews) that I did with Jason Sergent on May 23, 2009. This particular video showcases some of the local businesses in Oxford, NC and compliments a final project for our MBA program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (class was called “New Urbanism, Smart Growth, and Sustainable Community Development” led by Dr. Jim Johnson). While not present for the interviews, Neil Holland was also a part of this team.

    Duration : 0:0:42

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    Shape a Neigbourhood

    Posted by admin on March 20th, 2010 and filed under smart growth movement | No Comments »

    To shape a high qulaity neighbourhood start with the basic rules that ensure the movement system works well for pedetrians, cyclists and cars. Add the elements of connectivity and pleasure that neighbourhood residents would delight in. The future evolution of the buildings will complement this basic structure; no need to determine every detail.

    Duration : 0:1:1

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    Shape a Neigbourhood

    Posted by admin on March 20th, 2010 and filed under smart growth movement | No Comments »

    To shape a high qulaity neighbourhood start with the basic rules that ensure the movement system works well for pedetrians, cyclists and cars. Add the elements of connectivity and pleasure that neighbourhood residents would delight in. The future evolution of the buildings will complement this basic structure; no need to determine every detail.

    Duration : 0:1:1

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    Oxford, NC Interview: Faith

    Posted by admin on March 17th, 2010 and filed under smart growth program | No Comments »

    This video is part of a series of interviews that I did with Jason Sergent on May 23, 2009. We interviewed 5 individuals from Oxford, NC to compliment a final project for our MBA program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (class was called “New Urbanism, Smart Growth, and Sustainable Community Development” led by Dr. Jim Johnson). While not present for the interviews, Neil Holland was also a part of this team.

    Duration : 0:0:52

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