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Green Building Forum – January 28 7:00-9:00 PM

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

The City of Alexandria will be hosting a Green Building Forum on January 28, 2009 from 7-9 PM at the George Washington National Memorial Masonic Temple (101 Callahan Drive).  According to the Alexandria’s Planning and Zoning green building in Alexandria webpage (click … Continue reading →

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On Change

Posted on January 14, 2009 by

Unless you’ve been living in outer space or on a deserted island, 2009 is the year of change. Millions of Americans believe that change is personified in the form of President-elect Barack Obama, the soon-to-be 44th President of the United States … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 12, 2009 by

I hope that you all had a wonderful and restful holiday season. The EPC took a short, but much needed break, but we’re back at it today. We have a meeting at 7:30 PM in the Sister Cities Conference Room … Continue reading →

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Rob Krupicka on Climate Change

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

Click here to read Councilman Krupicka’s press release on Climate Communities. It’s always wonderful when a boss fully supports one’s activities. His comments rightly emphasized the roles and responsibilities that “local government and local communities” (in that order?) have to … Continue reading →

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Surveys on the State of Sustainability in Eco-City Alexandria

Posted on November 17, 2008 by

As the City works towards the goal of being a sustainable city, it is important to hear what citizens think about the many initiatives that are being considered. Your anonymous responses will be compiled into a report by Virginia Tech … Continue reading →

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Car free day

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

Every September 22, people from around the world get together to celebrate a day without cars!

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Reducing your impact on the environment

Posted on September 19, 2008 by

What do you do as an individual or family to reduce your impact on the environment? How can the City of Alexandria encourage others to do the same?

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