My new book, Environmental City: People, Place, Politics, and the Meaning of Modern Austin, will be available soon! The book is a history of the environmental movement in austin, what it has acheived, and how that movement still shaped the politics and urban design of Austin...
"Charrette" refers to any collaborative session in which a group of designers drafts a solution to a design problem. While the structure of a charrette varies, charrettes often take place in multiple sessions in which the group divides into sub-groups. Each sub-group then presents its...
Daily Juice continues to bring superfoods to the people in its home, Austin, TX. Specializing in delicious, clean, nutritionally powerful, raw, vegan and gluten-free foods, Daily Juice Foods is proud to announce the coming release of its Rhythm product ...
This Tuesday is Election Day and if you are choosing to vote in the Democratic or Republican primaries (and you haven't voted early) tomorrow between 7am and 7pm is your opportunity.
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Clean Energy Resolution
For an Energy Efficient & Renewable Energy Economy for Texas
WHEREAS;Texas can and should meet future energy needs, create green jobs and lead the nation by further developing energy efficiency and renewable wind, solar and geothermal technologies, and
WHEREAS; Increasing...
2/27/10 -- Austin Energy's general manager, the much revered and very inspiring Roger Duncan, retired yesterday after more than 30 years of public service to Austinites....
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Job Description: http://www.affionpublic.com/positions/chief-sustainability-officer-austin-tx
The City of Austin is seeking to fill the position of Chief Sustainability Officer. This executive position will report to the City Manager's office and will work closely with city departments in...
(photo shows Jake Stewart)
On Thursday, 2/25/10, Jake Stewart, former manager of the City of Austin's Climate Protection Program, presented a successful petition drive to City Council, urging leaders to renew their commitment to making Austin "the leading the city in the nation"...