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“Building: A new Green Economy” 003 Tim Jackson

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:08:07 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:13:12 +0000

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

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:14:00 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:08:15 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:40:07 +0000

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

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:10:25 +0000

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

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:10:25 +0000

Duration : 0:0:42

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Shape a Neigbourhood

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:10:23 +0000

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

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:10:23 +0000

Duration : 0:1:1

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Oxford, NC Interview: Faith

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:11:59 +0000

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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