The Clifton Community Council took another step towards sustainability with the November 13, 2007 Membership meeting at Clifton Center. Members discussed the Neighborhood Sustainability Living and Learning Network and related opportunities for greening Clifton and other neighborhoods.
Among the evening's highlights:- A review of the Gaia Education Project, followed by neighbors brainstorming and joining Living and Learning working groups on sustainability Worldview, Social Environment, Ecology and Economy. Clifton has applied for a Gaia Education Grant and Certification.
- A brief on the Clifton LEED Neighborhood Development initiative.
- Review of opportunities for neighborhood based rain and wastewater
management, and an invitation from Metro Council member Tina Ward Pugh to join with other neighborhoods and stakeholder groups on water and sustainability issues. There will be a November 27 Waterways meeting about this at the Clifton Clifton. - Discussion of the community "Quiet Zone" for rail traffic through the neighborhood.
- Report on the work of the Pedestrian and Bikeways committee, including the Car Free Guide, upcoming Pedestrian Summit and related issues.
- Presentation n Metrocall, the "311 " service for the community.
- And other neighborhood business.
You can listen to excerpts from the evening here (to be posted soon).
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