Commitment to Sustainability in the ECC

Sustainability – The ability to endure. The long-term maintenance of environmental, economic and social stewardship, the responsible management of resources for well being.            http://www.slcclassic.com/slcgreen/pdf/trees/  http://www.slcclassic.com/slcgreen/food/ S  

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Images of the Neighborhood

Images of the Neighborhood: A Call for Pictures that Tell the Story of Our Neighborhood By Terri Holland Personally, when I hear the word “neighborhood” I think of Mr. Rogers and the neighborhood he constructed in our memory and in our dreams – the kind of place where people live and work together compatibly, where […]

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Walkability: Making our Neighborhood Welcoming, Liveable and Safe

What is Walkability? Walkability is a quantitative and qualitative measurement of how inviting or un-inviting an area is to pedestrians. Walking matters more and more to towns and cities as the connection between walking and socially vibrant neighbourhoods is becoming clearer. Built environments that promote and facilitate walking – to stores, work, school and amenities […]

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Air Quality

Tips to Reduce Air Pollution at Home click here to enlarge Check out the resources and tips in the infographic above from Utah Clean Energy. Additional air quality resources: Energy Efficiency for Your Home: How to Guide Create Your Emergency Air Quality Implementation Plan Join the “Lets Clear the Air” campaign Improve Air Quality and […]

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Gems in the Neighborhood Walk in Douglas

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