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Sustainable Hudson Valley Year-End Roundup
Pub Date:
31 Dec 2011
<div id="rootDiv" align="center"> <table style="background-color:#008000;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;" bgcolor="#008000" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"> <table style="width:600px;" border="0" width="600" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"> <tr> <td width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="2"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10"> <tr> <td valign="bottom" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"><img vspace="2" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2" border="0" alt="Sustainable Hudson Valley" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs022/1102630273891/img/2.jpg" /></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#625F50;padding:2px;" bgcolor="#625F50" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td style="background-color:#6AA03E;" height="105" bgcolor="#6AA03E" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="2"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK2"><tr><td rowspan="1" colspan="1"><img border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.60" width="600" alt="SHV-banner" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs022/1102630273891/img/60.jpg" /></td></tr></table> <table style="background-color:#E70A02;" bgcolor="#E70A02" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td height="8" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" /> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#D3CA9C;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:15px;" bgcolor="#D3CA9C" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <table style="width:160px;" border="0" width="160" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"> <table style="margin-bottom:6px;" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK4"><tr><td style="color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;text-align: center;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"><b>December 31, 2011</b></td></tr></table> <a name="LETTER.BLOCK6"></a><table style="margin-bottom:6px;" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6"><tr><td style="color:#D3CA9C;font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:10pt;background-color:#625F50;text-align: center;" bgcolor="#625F50" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"><b>Reinvent Your Place: Tools to Make a Difference<br /></b></td></tr><tr><td style="color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;text-align: center;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.61" width="130" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs022/1102630273891/img/61.jpg" /></td></tr><tr><td style="color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;text-align: right;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="right"> <div>Forward thinking communities, as well as the state of New York, are planning for a changing climate and developing strategies for economic revitalization. We believe that conventional marketing and business development alone won't make places competitive or vibrant. What's needed is "placemaking with a purpose" as illustrated by the grassroots revitalizations of cities like Kingston and Hudson. In support of these efforts, tools and resources abound. A sampler:<br /><br /><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sU_TaGD-hhCycmcIWoKOQZJA7h6ergw-G4wX4hlAnFD6jfGXsjxet34XMxpHpEKcTRRFo21shUpKV-ztf_pgSNyPji-ONEl4P8-QYBG1l_uqA==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Mixed-Income Transit-Oriented Development Toolkit</a> from the Center for Transit-Oriented Development<br /><br /><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sWwDBWZeFlpgFGyTmfqMKN7VaX6tPy0bS-eSQRcz8wQ_8aPJOz587Wr5XqlOsiGzk-fmi1VPEFhcYasdXDCAczOf2RJEwiJCZ0SJ_3s3G4ki_GTCU_Xrvz6YOEl6y4cJLIQtKW6vz5UYg==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Economic Leakage Calculator</a> showing cash flow out of your community, from the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies<br /><br /><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sVzbuCXgA9dJPkT5FKZwAzZJy1bWRkquRnWKF-AgUeMM9pRZtK-uModPMlxUG0n6xHq-cMTTujrdDRZ5i2t1pF4dugP0caaSzmWVLuQjSfmqdrekU2duoSNf-gkL87vwqhv0vVFABKvJLX7fSgWn_vx" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper</a> placemaking from the Project for Public Spaces<br /><br /><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sV7gCwDwbvSvkukW3KpIZsSnOP_hrM-stwqnlO-Qtd69UYgOu1o0-K_efP7QAuzUSeKPUQA_kpci_TIh9tu7hnz5usFNe6GuBw=" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange</a>, a motherlode of applied science on land, water and infrastructure protection, from Island Press. <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /></div> <div> </div> </td></tr></table> <table style="margin-bottom:6px;" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK7"><tr><td style="color:#D3CA9C;font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:10pt;background-color:#625F50;text-align: center;" bgcolor="#625F50" valign="center" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"> <div><b><a style="color: rgb(242, 238, 121); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sUJpIoY7-PYPzavqIs6UeULClmvLQAjoRtKmkFvJV423DWSue322Nx8otaTakpJqUWX-uCQsRj-UpV6CKJz18qRm2qiaSKnDznQwqJXTU20jQ==" linktype="1" target="_blank">VISIT OUR WEBSITE</a><br /></b></div> </td></tr><tr><td style="color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;text-align: center;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"> <br /></td></tr></table> <table style="margin-bottom:6px;" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td style="background-color:#625F50;color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;" bgcolor="#625F50" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center"> <a shape="rect" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102630273891" target="_blank"><img vspace="5" border="0" optionname="JMML_OPGR1" alt="Join Our Mailing List" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/1101093164665/joml.gif" /></a> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td style="background-color:#FFFFFF;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:15px;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <table style="width:440px;" border="0" width="440" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"> <tr> <td width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11"><tr><td style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif; color: rgb(130, 188, 78);" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1"> <div><strong>Sustainable Hudson Valley Year-End Roundup</strong><br /></div> </td></tr></table> <table style="margin-bottom:6px;" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12"><tr><td style="color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;text-align: left;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left"><b>Dear Henry,</b> <div><br />In 2011, global carbon emissions rose 10%. This year, Sustainable Hudson Valley and the town of Red Hook developed a challenge campaign framework that cut electricity use, communitywide, by 3% and positions the community for continued progress. This is no small accomplishment.<br /><br />With your support, we can refine and replicate the model in 2012. <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sWDRGNJhx8JpT6j-eYcdHtTe1xfHZ-N7Ub8P8f4tWSFxD2ckt7YhQHVrduL2maF764sp0K4EmVErAJfVWFipOBBz7gPTinkIR6RRTVLtyoaEL5C4m-BrPt5TAY-LBwSOMUEboIiybPKheT-QIgFJrkexszz5Kdgyo4=" linktype="1" target="_blank">Please contribute generously.</a><br /><br />In 2011, Hudson Valley communities faced the extremes of summer heat, storm and flood events. This year, Sustainable Hudson Valley demonstrated an inspiring workshop and training program to integrate climate change preparedness with community revitalization and smart growth, <strong>Placemaking in a Changing Climate</strong>. <br /><br />With your support, we can make this resource available widely to help communities take charge and create a more livable future. <a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sWDRGNJhx8JpT6j-eYcdHtTe1xfHZ-N7Ub8P8f4tWSFxD2ckt7YhQHVrduL2maF764sp0K4EmVErAJfVWFipOBBz7gPTinkIR6RRTVLtyoaEL5C4m-BrPt5TAY-LBwSOMUEboIiybPKheT-QIgFJrkexszz5Kdgyo4=" linktype="1" target="_blank">Please contribute generously.</a><br /><br />In 2012, the Hudson Valley region will develop a "Cleaner, Greener Communities" plan for sharp reduction in carbon footprint combined with economic revitalization. <br /><br />Sustainable Hudson Valley is a unique source of insight and connection to best practice models worldwide. Your support will strengthen our contribution to an effective regional plan.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sWDRGNJhx8JpT6j-eYcdHtTe1xfHZ-N7Ub8P8f4tWSFxD2ckt7YhQHVrduL2maF764sp0K4EmVErAJfVWFipOBBz7gPTinkIR6RRTVLtyoaEL5C4m-BrPt5TAY-LBwSOMUEboIiybPKheT-QIgFJrkexszz5Kdgyo4=" linktype="1" target="_blank">Please contribute generously.</a></span><br /><br />Through seasons of excitement and seasons of struggle, grassroots support has kept us going. We look forward to working with you for breakthroughs in 2012. Joyous New Year to all.<br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: Papyrus,Comic Sans MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>Melissa</em></span><br /></div><br />Melissa Everett, Ph.D.<br />Executive Director<br /><br /><br /></div> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> </p> </td></tr></table> <a name="LETTER.BLOCK14"></a><table style="margin-bottom:6px;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK14"><tr><td style="color:#625F50;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;text-align: left;" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left"><span style="color:#625F50;font-family:Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:14pt;"><br /><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(0, 128, 0);">2011 in the Valley </span></span><br /> <br />This has been a year of activation in the Valley! Numerous organizing efforts have hit their stride and strengthened their interconnections. Planning departments and intergovernmental organizations have come together to create an exciting 7-county planning consortium with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Cleaner, Greener Communities program. In parallel, the Regional Economic Development Council for the Mid-Hudson Valley pulled together many well-established ingredients for an economic plan, then opened it up to include the natural resource based industries and green technologies that can build the Valley's innovation economy.<br /><br />In the nongovernmental sector, our arbitrary list of projects to watch and cheer on:<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(98, 95, 80); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sXLMhFiHBRE1msiX8ZlEN5jAVtXeOBeJYqovi-T2UDSOUu40tglKxGNNuh8NXF4Alc94n3AAMZZeyuJFyw737DQ64735cCkm7DFtIZxxHOI7g==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Our Hudson</a>, the successor to the Quadricentennial Commission which has traversed the Hudson riverfront on a welcoming refurbished barge to gather visions and ideas for a revitalized Valley, and has captured the emerging vision in a 28-minute documentary, Hudson Rising.<br /><br />The <a style="color: rgb(98, 95, 80); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sXYaU4FDGo1YBxCgia6XKI4BQTWAR8A0_SGUyP5AC2t4w-pQ3gZxHRAlriotfZonXVz_za2oaRuZtj2ghlX7jkiC15znOOWTg0=" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Hudson River Watershed Alliance</a>, which has become a powerful voice for watershed-based planning with an exciting new atlas and training resources.<br /><br />The <a style="color: rgb(98, 95, 80); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sU4GIzn2sNe8rIcuHmQk4DPcsNlh20Mr_rwpKnAdekeNQTQ1jG86zRY28QbxA41EBj-T6k7gbI0DbUM54eVKG6KQGQYLeGYdIwFopsd5Y8wBi714ne8-piP" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">SUNY Clean Energy Technology Training Consortium</a>, which has spearheaded training programs in solar, wind and geothermal installation plus building science, customer service, and other essential skills for the clean energy economy. <br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(98, 95, 80); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sUMDaTPMGqM-SVrCPjCghPUGbWVLtYd_wM1-eW5etpE0ucuU3hQnhVHgj6InT7Qw2BQ6r8pB3fOHVVsd_1KNAAleJvJtoz5PquYqDMLRocbrA==" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Green Guru Network</a>, a fast-growing platform for sharing events and opportunities in sustainable living, education and commerce. <br /><br />The <a style="color: rgb(98, 95, 80); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sX8ab2x9-y5Y_QLABrYJU_5uH5FqqAsq3O2BoC0o6LDRAsdVKJS3m2aKJ56Rr6m2-rIspAmv-lzz9dbNX-a0E2UtBWPZ0qfyRk=" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium</a> and its <a style="color: rgb(98, 95, 80); text-decoration: underline;" track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=d8qf57cab&et=1109001964880&s=2890&e=001jt9dym709sUSwy23uj0MNZ4D2kdUJAEvX6UCATP40SCXHZ8dUsAYdT5GzJDTsJ81IMS-v0xziOcjeNxzRTn8JeIPHVVlbBo-iYzSYyz3a54=" shape="rect" linktype="1" target="_blank">Southern Westchester</a> counterpart, inter-municipal compacts dedicated to practical energy and sustainability planning at the grassroots level.<br /><br />We celebrate these partnerships and look forward to working with them all in 2012. <br /><br /> <br /><p style="margin-top: 0px; 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