On Wednesday evening, the city of New Rochelle, NY publicly launched its sustainability initiative. Building off of the success of PlaNYC 2030, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability has chosen three communities along the east coast to replicate New York's process. New Rochelle joins Newark, NJ and Miami, FL in this effort
The long term goals of the project are to reduce the city's carbon footprint while improving the economic vitality, social well-being, and environmental quality of New Rochelle. To that end, several working groups have been established to focus on climate and energy, development and transportation, waste and ecology, and health and eduction. This event was the public's first opportunity of many to voice their ideas and contribute to the planning process for a sustainable New Rochelle. RPA's Vice President, David Kooris, is a member of the city's Sustainability Advisory Committee and gave the introductory talk at this event.
David Kooris' remarks (MP3)
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