Binghamton NY Sustainability Meeting

Visioning Workshop Kicks off Sustainability Center Effort

Binghamton, NY –Southern Tier citizens from all walks of life will gather to discuss founding principles and programs for a new Sustainability on Saturday, April 12, 2008, 1:00 pm – 4:00pm, in the Decker Room of the Broome County Public Library (185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY).

All groups or individuals with an interest in sustainability are welcome, and are encouraged to join in the continuing promotion and development of sustainability practices in the area.

The Southern Tier Sustainability Planning Committee, builds on decades of work in this area and was initiated by The Susquehanna Group of the Sierra Club along with the City of Binghamton, Sierra Club Zero Waste Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Earth Day Southern Tier, and VINES.

The topics for discussion are many, and include, but are not limited to:

promoting the localization of economic activity, particularly in cultivation and accessibility of healthy food,
the protection of green space and natural ecosystems,
green building renovation and construction,
alternative energy,
sustainable social and economic practices that generate local weath and well-being, such as living wage jobs, accessible and high quality health, educational and other social services,
high environmental standards,
and non-violent conflict resolution.

However the vision is defined, the center will serve as a catalyst and support for existing activities and groups, in addition to launching new efforts as needed.