GreenTown: The Future of Community will be held in Grand Rapids (in conjunction with Future Cities: Climate Strategies for Sustainable Communities) on September 9-10 and in Chicago on October 13-14.

With successful events at both venues in 2009, GreenTown is proud to once again bring together inspiring speakers, been-there case studies and actionable ways to make communities greener, healthier and more prosperous.

These events will showcase national and local leaders who are at the forefront in sustainable urbanism, transit-oriented development, brownfield and riverfront re-development, green building, renewable energy, municipal food scrap recycling, zero waste schools, local food systems and more.

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GreenTown is a zero-waste, carbon-neutral event.

Future Cities: Climate Strategies for Sustainable Communities

Grand Rapids 2010

Concerned about climate change and how it will impact Michigan?

Scientific evidence and consensus continue to strengthen the idea that climate disruption is an urgent threat to the environmental and economic health of our communities. Over 30 Michigan cities and townships have joined nearly 1,000 mayors in signing the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement pledging to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012.

Join us on September 9-10, 2010 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Stay a day longer for...

Green Buildings of West Michigan Tour

GreenTown is pleased to partner with the West Michigan Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council as they host their inaugural tour of 36 LEED-certified buildings in West Michigan. For more information and to register for the tour, visit www.usgbcwm.org. 

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