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Green Cities Conference and Expo
Apr 19, 2009 - Apr 21, 2009
Hosted by National League of Cities’
Portland, Oregon
United States
202-626-3003
http://www.NLCGreenCitiesConferenceandExpo.org
Washington, DC – Portland, Ore, will host the National League of Cities’ (NLC)
first Green Cities Conference and Expo, April 19-21, 2009. The conference,
which will culminate in an Earth Day celebration, will bring local elected
officials together from across the country to focus on the unique perspective
and resources needed by cities as they “go green”, as well as to share ideas and
successful city programs. (See www.NLCGreenCitiesConferenceandExpo.org for more
details.)
“In cities across America, environmental issues aren’t trendy;
they are fundamental realities that alter the health, economic viability and
growth of communities,” said Cynthia McCollum, NLC president and council member
from Madison, Ala. “Local governments are not waiting for federal action;
instead they are creating new and innovative programs to address their specific
communities. Portland, Ore., is the perfect location for the conference, given
its commitment to green building, local food, alternative fuels, renewable
energy and bike friendliness.”
A comprehensive showcase of green
technology, ideas and practices will be featured in the 2009 Green Cities Expo.
Through panels and mobile workshops, municipal leaders and those who work with
them will find everything in one place to launch or enhance green initiatives in
their local communities, including access to a large and targeted group of
experts, vendors, planning activities, tools and real world examples.
“In Portland and throughout Oregon, we have thousands of companies who
are doing the right thing – improving their environmental footprint and saving
money,” said Portland Mayor Tom Potter. “And, at the same time, we have hundreds
of local firms who now sell products and services that pollute less, improve air
or water quality, use energy more efficiently or create electricity from
renewable sources. Sustainable industries are truly becoming the cornerstone of
our economic development strategy.”
Kathleen Novak, NLC 1st vice
president and mayor of Northglenn, Colo., said, “We’re planning a conference
that will highlight the most up-to-date information and resources to build
sustainable communities. We also plan to emphasize green practices during the
conference, including minimizing paper, maximizing recycling, and drawing on the
resources and knowledge of the host city to ensure that the conference supports
the themes and messages it will be discussing.”
NLC already supports
city-centered “green” efforts by serving as a clearinghouse for green city
practices, championing an advocacy platform (most recently in support of funding
for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant), gathering research on
environmental issues, and sharing the latest information about local, state and
federal requirements.
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