EnviroCon
Pic of the Week
The 100 block of East Davie St. has LED lights installed and running at night. Notice the difference between the new, brighter lighting and the traditional lighting along Blount St.
Raleigh is leading an effort to become more energy efficient. One way is through the use of LED lights around the city. We would become an [...]
“Raleigh plans to install eight plug-in stations around the city in the coming months under a program…”
“Raleigh plans to install eight plug-in stations around the city in the coming months under a program called Project Get Ready. The project was initiated by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a Colorado-based nonprofit that encourages efficient uses of natural resources. Indianapolis and Portland, Ore. are also participating…………….
………Meeker said a majority of the initial stations will be located in the city’s parking garages downtown and near N.C. State University.”
– Raleigh to install plug-in stations for hybrids – Local & State – News & Observer
EnviroCon: A Home For Electric Cars In DT Raleigh
Did you know that Raleigh has a small fleet of cars that run on alternative fuels? Almost a year ago it was announced that the city bought a Toyota Prius and modified it to run on only electricity. It wasn’t until recently that I was told by a friend about where this famous Raleigh Prius [...]
Public Bike System in DTR
The concept of this is pretty interesting and I think there is a chance that a creative model could be built and established in downtown. Montreal’s Public Bike System is like a bicycle rental service with several stations around the city. You can pay the rental fee at each station, pick an available bike, and [...]
EnviroCon: General Assembly Building Boasts Largest Rain Barrels in Raleigh?
The North Carolina General Assembly building has three, 18,000 gallon tanks to collect rainwater that falls on the roof. The system also collects condensation from the air conditioning system inside the building. All this water is being used within the building and for landscape irrigation. Links for those who want to know more:
Stormwater Collection Project [...]
EnviroCon: Are You Participating In Earth Hour?
Earth hour was started last year in Sydney, Australia and the event is growing in popularity with more cities participating this year. Raleigh has not signed up and I wish I knew of this sooner to get us on there. You can still participate by shutting off your entire house for an hour at 8pm [...]
EnviroCon: Green Square Project Moving Forward
Here is a sleeper project that I think is not talked about much. The Green Square project will involve two new buildings and a parking deck on the south side of Jones St. between Dawson and Salisbury St. The billboards placed around the site give the following details:
Headquarters for the NC Department of Environment and [...]
EnviroCon: AIA Creating New Headquarters Downtown
The American Institute of Architects, NC chapter, just wrapped up a design competition for their new headquarters to be located in downtown Raleigh. They are currently located in the old water tower on Morgan St. but will move in 2010 to their new location in Blount Street Commons.
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NewRaleigh has all the details about [...]
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