News & Notes

The Global Shift Towards Susutainable and Resilient Cities

October 23, 2009

You won't want to miss out on this presentation from green urbanism expert Dr. Timothy Beatley on November 13th at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Dr. Timothy Beatley of the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, School of Architecture at the University of Virginia promotes green urbanism, a creative urban planning and design strategy that brings nature back into city neighborhoods, supports locally produced renewable energy and encourages growing food close to urban communities. He will present examples of innovative green projects and policies adapted by cities in Europe and North America that could be implemented in Northeast Ohio.

The cost for members is $8; $7 for students and seniors, nonmembers is $10; $9 for students and seniors. For more information please call 216-231-1177 or go to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History website.

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