Dockside Green: 'Lightyears Ahead' in Sustainability
24 November 2009 - 8:00am
So says Mayor Fortin of Victoria, British Columbia about Dockside Green, a new waterfront development in his city. A new documentary talks to the Mayor, architect Franc D'Ambrosio, and Smart Growth BC c-founder Deborah Curran about the project.
From the press release: "The documentary touched on hot topics associated with sustainability. Dockside Green's multi-use building development was envisioned using 'the triple bottom line' as a primary principle. This principle champions the idea that society, ecology and economy must be given equal weight when considering any development strategy. Dockside most notably treats its own sewage, creates power from wind turbines, and offers affordable housing."
Full Story:
Natural Growth: The Story of Dockside Green
Source:
Aclara Promotions, October 23, 2009
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But what can planners do to support the kind of connections between people I just described? One idea is promoting mixed-use places where there are simply more opportunities for people to run into each other and connect.
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Sounds nice
Has anyone been there? Victoria is a nice town- pretty, clean, and delicious local berries!