Saturday, August 16, 2003
The chamber in Durham has appointed a 20 member council to explore how to set the community on a path of sustainable growth. The chamber exec describes the council's job this way: The council will look into how to help the community develop in such a way that future generations will be able to grow as they see fit.
Sustainability is a slippery concept that needs to be clarified, and the Durham chamber is doing a good job explaining its purpose. Here's what the chamber board chair says:
"A sustainable local economy provides jobs for the community's citizens, generates revenue to support community goals, reduces residential tax burden to make the community more affordable and provides goods and services conveniently to minimize transportation costs and negative environmental impact."
In Charleston, SC we are addressing this ame issue by using the term "quality growth". Our Charleston regional report should be complete in about a month.
In 1928, the first air-conditioned office building in the U.S. opened in San Antonio, Texas.
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Durham NC explores sustainable growth
