The Mightiest Oak Grows from the Smallest Acorn – Parker Village Continues Development
I would like nothing better than to report that last Saturday’s “Outdoor Charity Festival” was a smashing success but, unfortunately, that was not the case. As a proud board member of the G.R.E.A.T. Foundation, which promotes and supports both the Parker Village revitalization project, and my own new program, re:Defining Detroit’s Diet, it broke my heart to see the eight-hour-long fundraising event fail to reach critical mass. Upon reflection, we determined that the lackluster attendance was due in part to its great length and time to promote. Still, those who remained were treated to some amazing kabobs, wonderful live music, and inspirational speakers.
Having not seen the property since late last year, I was pleased by the progress and developments made to the property. Foundations for the hoop houses (green houses) were in place, and there was now plenty of room to set up tables and a stage at the freshly cleared and cleaned up Parker Village parking lot.More
MARQUETTE, MI (March 31, 2017 ) – The second annual SmartPrize will take place March 31 through April 9 in Marquette, Michigan. Best described as ‘Science Fair meets Shark Tank’ the ten-day competition taking place in the largest city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a unique business competition designed to promote the area’s entrepreneurial spirit. In its second year, the event spurs economic creativity, development, and enthusiasm for entrepreneurism as competitors bring their ideas, projects, and businesses to life and vie for a share of the $30,000 prize purse.
As an organization, USGBC’s call to action is to execute ideas that drive innovation and transformation. Our shared vision—of regenerative buildings and communities that sustain all life within a generation—is as inclusive as it is actionable, and I firmly believe that our opportunities to realize that vision are limitless.
I attended my very first PBNSG Advanced Transition Batch Cooking Class yesterday and, even though I’ve spent the last five years practicing optimal nutritional cooking, I left with the optimistic exuberance of a child on Christmas who received the perfect gift. In this case, I refer to the gift of vegan cheese.
Ingersoll Township describes itself as a well-established, peaceful township with wooded areas in the northern part of the township and extensive farmland in the south, providing an open, rural environment. That southern portion is being eyed for wind turbines.
ATLANTA More than 30 percent energy savings can be achieved using the 2016 version of Standard 90.1, according to recent analysis conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL) in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program.