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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Kraft
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Celebrating Baltimore Green Week - May 7 - 11, 2007
FOR the purpose of declaring May 7, 2007, through May 11, 2007, Baltimore Green Week and to encourage the development of green initiatives for Baltimore City, which can help enhance economic development, improve public health, address housing concerns, address energy use and water quality issues, as well as show support for the EcoFestival event "Black + White = Green", which seeks to bring together our communities in order to learn and educate them about green living in Baltimore City.
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In 2003, a dedicated group of local design and construction professionals joined together to educate the citizens of Baltimore City about the growing need for sustainable buildings, architecture, design, and development. Scientists, environmentalists, community members, and public officials soon joined and provided new perspectives of the impact of sustainable design on the environment and health of our communities. From this collaboration grew Baltimore Green Week (BGW), an organization committed to organizing annual weeklong programs comprising community events, hands-on activities, forums and lectures throughout the city highlighting and promoting a sustainable lifestyle for Baltimore City and its citizens.
BGW represents a coalition of private corporations, professio...
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