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imagineCALGARY Update August 2010
       

Earlier this summer, imagineCALGARY welcomed its 56th Partner when LEAF (Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice) joined the Partnership. Learn how this new company is helping the foodservice industry become more sustainable by clicking here.

You can also register to attend their launch event September 29.

 
Take the imagineCALGARY
August Poll!

How important a consideration is sustainability when you make your purchasing decisions?

Very important
Somewhat important
It's of little importance
I don't think about it at all

Total Votes: 6

imagineCALGARY Poll
Results - July 2010

Do you use non-vehicular ways (walking, biking, transit) to get around the city more in the summer?

Yes - 88%
 
 
No - 11%
 
 

 

 

Peter Senge is Coming To Town!
Peter Senge is widely regarded as one of the leaders in understanding and integrating sustainability. This fall, he’s coming to Calgary, where he’ll join Dr. Margaret Wheatley in hosting a two-day conference entitled Leading the Way: Building a Sustainable Future. Click here to learn more.
Submissions for 2010 imagineCALGARY Sustainability Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the third annual imagineCALGARY Awards. Know a leader in the sustainability community who deserves recognition? Help them join the ranks of award winners like REAP Calgary, DIRTT, Vibrant Communities Calgary and Bullfrog Power by submitting your nomination today. Click here to learn more.
Voting and Volunteering: A Conversation with The Calgary Foundation
imagineCALGARY Partner The Calgary Foundation hosts a series of Vital Conversations throughout the year about issues that are important to Calgarians. On September 24, the focus will be on Voting and Volunteering – learn more here.
 
Bow River Flow August 22
This summer, enjoy an opportunity to celebrate healthy, active lifestyles in the heart of the city. Bow River Flow gives you a chance to stroll, float, run and roll while enjoying free music, fitness activities, a kids zone and more. Learn all about this annual event here.
 
Do Nothing To Save Water
With its Do Nothing To Save Water campaign, The City of Calgary is encouraging citizens to help conserve water with simple actions – like not watering your lawn, plants and garden between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Learn how The City and the community are saving water here.
 
Civic Camp and the 2010 Municipal Elections
Curious about where your candidates stand on the issues? Civic Camp is making it easy to find out. With their 2010 election survey, you can submit your questions to the candidates, and get the answers you need before you cast your ballot this October. Learn more about Civic Camp here.
 
Sustainability for Leaders Level 1
This fall, Natural Step Canada is hosting their Sustainability for Leaders Course (Level 1) in Calgary, offering participants a chance to gain the skills they’ll need to champion sustainability within their organizations. Click here to learn more.
 
imagineCALGARY Top Tip
The effective use of land for parking has taken on a whole new meaning in Budapest. Thanks to a unique parking system that maximizes every square inch of space, parking is completely automated and literally out of sight. Could the Wohr Multiparker work in Calgary? Click here to view a video about the system.
 
The Last Word
"It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope; and crossing each other from a million different centres of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. "
- Robert F. Kennedy