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For two decades, Burlington has pursued a strategy of sustainable development that has evolved to include increased citizen participation, greater environmental responsibility, growing social equity, an invigorated economy, and the maximized use of Vermont resources. Join us for a series of discussions concerning global and local issues pertaining to Burlington.

Moran Plant Town Meeting
Panel (Moderator: Sandy Baird)
A panel discussion about the future of the Moran Plant. Participants are long-time community activists interested in the Burlington Waterfront.

Footage will air on Channel 17 on the following dates:

2/9—10:17 P.M.

2/10—3:17 A.M., 9:17 A.M., and 3:17 P.M.

February 1
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burlington College

Sustainable Burlington
Panelists:
David C. Blittersdorf, Founder/Chief Technology Officer, NRG Systems
Jenn McGowan, Director, Intervale Foundation's Healthy City Program
Betsy Rosenbluth, Director, Burlington Legacy Project
Cara L. Taussig, NW Vermont Earth Intitute Coordinator; member Burlington Currency Project

Moderator:
Annie Dunn-Watson, Burlington College Faculty, Associate Director Independent Degree Program

Join us as we explore the challenges and successes that characterize Burlington’s ongoing development as a sustainable community within the context of an increasingly global world.

February 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burlington College

The Long Emergency and the Death of Suburbia
James Howard Kunstler
James Howard Kunstler has written and lectured extensively on city planning, suburbia, the urban condition, the environment, energy, architecture, and sprawl. His influential books include: The Geography of Nowhere, Home From Nowhere, and, The Long Emergency, which focuses on the challenges faced by a changing America in the 21st Century.

February 15
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burlington
City Hall

Mayoral Debate: Development & The Future of the City
Kevin Curley (Rep.), Robert Kiss (Prog.), Hinda Miller (Dem.)

February 22
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burlington
City Hall

Oil Wars
Abbas Alnasrawi, Ph.D.
A discussion of oil and the Iraq War. Abbas is Professor Emeritus of Economics at The University of Vermont.

March 1
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burlington College

10 Year Plan
David E. White
A dialogue on Burlington’s new zoning ordinance, a plan which will be used to shape development and determine land use in the next decade and beyond.

March 15
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Burlington College