i-SUSTAIN partners with public and private leaders of the Built Environment to understand, adapt and further improve Global Best Practices

Accelerating Urban Sustainability

i-SUSTAIN partners with public and private leaders to understand, adapt and further evolve global best practices in urban sustainability through study missions, research & consulting

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Greening the City, Seattle, May 2012

May 20 to May 25, 2012

When it comes to using nature to help meet urban challenges, Seattle is a world leader. This is particularly true when it comes to using plants, soils and constructed swales to reduce combined sewage overflows and pollution of natural waterways from street runoff. The city has also done a great deal to encourage urban agriculture through it's P-Patch system, and to support nearby family farms through farmer's markets. It is a green leader in other areas, too, such as high performance buildings. Join us as we learn about the policies, programs, and practices that make Seattle the leader it is.

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Spain, April/May 2012

Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla

April 29, 2012 to May 4, 2012:

For much of its modern life, Barcelona was known for its urban decay. Planners used the 1992 Olympics as a funding vehicle to launch hundreds of city-wide projects. This successful strategy has turned Barcelona into a city that attracts new knowledge industries, talented, young workers, tourists and professionals who care about sustainable urban development. Neighborhoods full of pedestrian streets, public squares, and cafes make it a vibrant city day and night. The architecture of Gaudi and the close association with famous artists like Picasso and Dali give Barcelona a distinctive artistic edge. It is a city that embraces life. Let it embrace you in 2012.

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Energy in Denmark, September 2012

Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Energy is in the local and national agenda more prominently than ever. Denmark offers multiple lessons at all levels including policy and regulations, generation, storage, distribution and consumption.

"The ability to see best practices that actually work is often just what the skeptic needs to become a sustainability champion in their own community. Consider sending your local mayor, council member, or city manager on one of these trips..." from Lucia Athen's book Building an Emerald City, pg 16
Patricia Chase was awarded the Honorary Membership to the American Institute of Architects for "creating a common vocabulary among the professionals of the Built Environment."American Institute of Architects
"Patricia Chase has invented a uniquely effective program to educate and inspire political and business leaders through international models of sustainable design and development."American Institute of Architects

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