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Katia & Nick's Discussions
An Albany FIRST initiative
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Miya Feb. 7, 2008.
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- What do you do in Albany
- Live, Shop, Volunteer
- About Me:
- My husband, Nick, myself and our two daughters (Madison and Genelise) live on Peralta St in Albany. I've been an Albany resident for 10 years (Nick for 16 years). I'm a teaching coach for OUSD and NIck is an Architect formerly w/ LBNL for 15 years and now transitioning to something that actively supports sustainability. We have 2 vehicles (Prius & bio-diesel truck) but mainly use our bikes and walking to get around Albany. We advocate simple living and keep our consumption to a minimum. We love Albany's accessible government and neighborhood-centric community atmosphere. We are here for the long haul.
P.S. We also love horses and sponsor one in El Sobrante.
- What is your vision of a Green Albany?
- Lots of solor NOW!!! Change parking zoning req.s to encourage zero emission vehicles and discourage high carbon emitters.
- What projects do you want to be involved in?
- Schools, Energy, Food Systems, Conscious Shopping
- Other projects/areas if not included above:
- start Albany FIRST ordinace modelled on Berkeley's
- What Green Albany activities would you prefer to participate in?
- Workshops, Lectures, Field Trips
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I read the article attached to your posting about a solar city through a shared purchase plan.
Please email me if you'd like to meet and talk about this more: miya [at] greenmba.com
Thanks!
Berkeley's solar incentive was discussed by the Sustainability Committee and we agreed that we should have City of Berkeley staff present more info to the committee. I believe it's been scheduled for this month or next. I'd encourage you to show up to a SC meeting and comment during the public comment period. Hope that info helps - thanks for writing!
Dan
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