Category Archives: Community Design

The Real Wealth of Nature

Dave Wann : Tuesday May 15, 10:33AM

Nature isn t just window-dressing, not just a backdrop for our busy lives; it s where we live and what we are. It s what flows in our arteries and endocrine systems, and it s the wholegrain cereal … More »

My Visions for 2040

Zach Owens : Thursday May 10, 9:46AM

As a Denver native, I m thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate with the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and the University of Denver for the Metro Vision 2040 Listening Tour … More »

Why Should We Make a Plan Anyway?

Gaby Diaz : Tuesday April 24, 12:33PM

For anyone who s lived in Colorado for an extended period of time, you know about the ever-changing weather. It s not uncommon to be walking around in flip-flops one afternoon, and trudging through snow … More »

How do we implement a plan?!

Zach Owens : Thursday April 12, 5:06PM

Our Education & Outreach team continues its work with the Governor s Energy Office (GEO), the Regional Sustainability Councils, and the Community Energy Coordinators across Colorado to share ideas and … More »

Urban Agriculture – The Green Revolution

Dave Wann : Sunday March 11, 8:43PM

Up to 30 percent of America s food is now grown in metropolitan areas where 93 percent of Americans live. Rural farmland continues to vanish because of erosion, water scarcity, industrial and retail … More »

Regional Sustainability Council Updates

Zach Owens : Tuesday February 14, 3:16PM

The Regional Sustainability Councils in Colorado are busy with sustainability planning and implementation efforts! Here are a few snapshots of current Council initiatives: In November of 2011, the Pikes … More »

A Different Kind of Fort to See in Fort Collins

Kim Hughes : Thursday February 9, 5:02PM

On February 7, a few of us Alliance staff members pushed through the small winter storm that was hitting Denver and headed North for Fort Collins. Yes, the weather was nicer up there, but our real purpose was … More »

The Importance of Unstructured Playtime

Megan Moore : Wednesday January 4, 10:10AM

A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses the importance of unstructured playtime in a child's development. The study specifically focused on children living in poor, urban areas. … More »

Successful Economic Development

Erica Cole : Tuesday December 13, 11:15AM

Many factors go into determining the success of an economic development project. But before success can be recognized, the community must have a vision for its future and goals set that lead to that vision. … More »

2035 Metro Vision plan victory!

Jackie Ganfield : Wednesday November 30, 3:54PM

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 marked the day of a glorious victory for Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). DRCOG and 86 other partners were awarded 4.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing … More »

The never-ending dilemma: Colorado’s viable water options

Jackie Ganfield : Monday November 28, 1:33PM

Colorado's water supply has a shortage and viable end in sight. The discussion beyond this fact is, how will we obtain enough water for our growing population? Options: Flaming Gorge Pipeline, Pipeline from … More »

World Toilet Day-November 19th

Jackie Ganfield : Friday November 18, 4:52PM

Tomorrow, November 19 th , 2011 is World Toilet Day ! You are probably thinking, Okay, where is she going with this? World Toilet Day has been implemented in over 19 countries to raise global … More »

The world population clock just churned over the 7 billion mark

Janna Six : Wednesday November 2, 1:03PM

The world population clock just churned over the 7 billion mark. My stomach also churned. According to the United Nations Population Fund, human population on earth has just exceeded 7 billion. … More »

Could better built communities lead to a slimmer waistline?

Megan Moore : Friday October 14, 10:37AM

That's what health officials in Multnomah and Clark Counties, Oregon are trying to prove. They recently started a new mapping project which looks at the correlation of obesity rates and a household's proximity … More »
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