Redefining Growth: Build It Green

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Redefining Growth: Build It Green


Ed Mazria, Founder, Architecture 2030

Peter Calthorpe, Principal, Calthorpe Associates

David Assmann, Deputy Director, San Francisco Department of the Environment

Leslie Gueverra, Associate Editor, Greener World Media - Moderator


When it comes to pollution, it's easy to blame cars, but our buildings alone are responsible for nearly half of our nation's greenhouse gas emissions. That's why many people believe that successfully combating global climate change requires innovative land-use planning and structuring our cities to remove buildings as energy wasters. Mazria, the innovator behind the Architecture 2030 approach, has a plan for greener construction and better energy efficiency; renowned urban designer and architect Calthorpe has mapped out the strategies for most sustainable growth; and David grapples with the political implementation of these options to green our cities. Our speakers will give politicians, businesses and the average citizen tangible ways to join the mission of zero emissions.


This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on October 15, 2009