Posted
by Sarah Smarsh
September 5, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
Seeking sustainability suggestions
Dear Friends, In September, the City of Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) will be embarking on a planning effort that involves long-range goal setting. Current issues under consideration include increased options for improving residential waste reduction and recycling, the promotion of energy conservation and public transportation, and encouragement for sustainable business and development. Would you please take a moment to share your ideas and priorities regarding sustainability in Lawrence? We are interested in a wide variety of subject areas including: recycling and waste management, climate change mitigation, energy conservation, attracting green business, preserving the Haskell-Baker Wetlands, supporting public transportation and other issues that will build our community, conserve our natural resources and sustain our economy. Thank you for your feedback. So that we may consider your opinions as part of our planning process, we ask that you submit comments via email no later than Tuesday, September 9.Please send comments, ideas, and suggestions to: sab {at} ci.lawrence.ks.us (and/or post them below if you like). Your interest in the sustainability of Lawrence is greatly valued and appreciated. Warmly, Simran Sethi, on behalf of the Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board
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paavopetie (anonymous) says…
Seriously, a commuter rail line or bus to downtown KC and Topeka. The K-10 Connector exploded. The need is there.
kaseyk (anonymous) says…
I second that.
measles (anonymous) says…
I think city codes should be revised concerning the distance to occupied residences certain animals can be kept, such as chickens or goats.You can't get more local than milk and eggs from your own back yard. And, domestic food waste can be "recycled" by being fed to the animals.Or better yet, instead of a co-op garden, maybe we could have a co-op barn. People could buy goats and chickens, rent them space in a privately owned barn, cooperatively care for them and reap fresh produce. Ultimately, I think Lawrence is fit for encouraging independent ways of contributing to sustainabilty as well as garnering support for public initiatives.
editer (Phil Cauthon) says…
Kathy Richardson from Lawrence's Waste Reduction & Recycling Operations thanks you for your comments, both here and those that were emailed. The feedback period for this project has ended.