Film Overview

A timely and important subject for all
communities who are looking forward to
gaining ideas for their own sustainable economic
development initiatives. People and businesses are increasingly drawn to regions with the quality of life that result from long-term sustainability planning and support for the types of businesses that drive a healthy economy.

In this 3 disc series, we focus on the needs of business and local governments, including pliant planning and financing. The Speaker’s expertise range from original in
city planning to water and energy to community loan funds to grant funding and funding via bond initiatives.

This program highlights selected speakers:

Disc 1 - In his welcoming speech, Dan Garvey, president of Prescott College in Prescott, AZ talks about the need for a
community’s commitment to sustainability and gives insight into how the brain works in encompassing new ideas.

Disc 2 - Austin Librach, a humorous and
inspirational speaker presents the “green”
developments of the city of Austin, which has won countless awards for their innovations in quality of life.

Disc 3 - Alisa Gravitt’s, executive director of Co-op America, demonstrates a community building exercise.

Topics include: Water issues and
healthy growth, buildings, transportation, public
and private funding, the role of business, planning,
energy, social issues, citizen engagement, media relations,
housing, food, green spaces and education.