[sustran] fwd: US discussion of walkable communities (on-line)

[SUSTRAN Resource Centre]

>From: "Webster, Kate" <kwebster at getf.org>
>Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 13:51:24 -0400
>
>Sustainable USA Network
>
>Featured Guest Speaker: Mark Fenton, 
>On Walkable and Livable Communities
>August 19th, 1999 at 1 p.m.
>
>How do you want to live?  Are you satisfied with driving everywhere with
>windows rolled up and doors locked, fearing for safety, and not even knowing
>your neighbors? How long will we as a society tolerate living this way?
>Visit the SUNetwork website (www.sustainableusa.org) on Thursday August 19th
>at 1p.m.(EST) when we will be discussing these questions and more. 
>
>This months featured guest, Mark Fenton, Editor at Large of Walking
>Magazine, will host an interactive discussion on building healthier, more
>walkable communities, as a solution to the growing societal problems
>resulting from the unintended consequences of the "mall and sprawl" society
>of the 90's.
>
>Mark is a five-time race walking champion, and an expert on the topic of
>walking. Highlighting his knowledge and sharing some of the lessons he has
>learned, Mark will provide solutions to promote smart growth and other
>important community issues through the development of well-designed
>communities that encourage more travel on foot. A growing body of evidence
>suggests that people walking in a city or town is a powerful barometer of
>that community's economic, environmental, and social health, as well as an
>effective catalyst for change.
>
>Global Environment & Technology Foundation (GETF), host of the SUNetwork, is
>using its expertise in sustainability partnership building, information
>technology development, and project management to create both a human and
>electronic (www.sustainableusa.org) network that allows individuals,
>organizations, governments and businesses to leverage existing resources and
>more effectively address sustainable development challenges.  The SUNetwork
>and its partners maximize national, regional, and local investment in
>sustainable economic development.
>
>The SUNetwork is dedicated spotlighting Americans who are striving to
>balance economic growth, a healthy environment and keeping America's
>sustainable progress moving forward to build the quality of life for us all.
>It is about encouraging others, and providing the tools and education
>necessary to take steps to build the quality of life in their own
>communities.
>
>Every two weeks experts in sustainability, like Mark Fenton, are
>highlighted. Featured speakers and topics are widely diverse. The SUNetwork
>aims to bring people together from backgrounds with different expertise but
>with a common concern for the future, serving as a means for sharing
>information, looking across issues, and building new partnerships.
>
>This is your opportunity to learn what you can do to take a step in the
>right direction. So, come out to http://www.sustainableusa.org on August
>19th at 1p.m. EST, and chat with Mark and other Americans who share a
>similar concern. If you would like to receive future announcements about
>SUNetwork features and events, please add you name to our database at
>http://www.sustainableusa.com/feedback/mailinglist.cfm.