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Dallas, TX: The Better Block Celebrates Four Years Transforming Communities

Monday, May 19th, 2014

For a very long time, Streetfilms has wanted to profile Jason Roberts and the amazing work of The Better Block. It was destiny that a few weeks ago we were able to sync up to be present for the fourth anniversary of The Better Block in Oak Cliff. This temporary pedestrian plaza was adjacent to the site where they first debuted their innovative ideas to change a street.

You’ll see some of the behind-the-scenes set up and preparation. But I already know the visuals people will be talking about most is their transformation of a dangerous intersection in to a safer one using only temporary materials – especially a really inventive way of re-purposing decals as crosswalks!

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Guest on The Infra Blog: Annise D. Parker, Mayor of Houston

Tuesday, December 17th, 2013
Annise D. Parker, Mayor of Houston

Mayor Parker is Houston’s 61st mayor and one of only two women to hold the City’s highest elected office. As the City’s chief executive officer, she is responsible for all aspects of the general management of the City and for enforcement of all laws and ordinances…In addition to her duties as mayor, Parker is a member of President Obama’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, serves as a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Advisory Council and on the boards of the Texas Environmental Research Consortium and Houston Galveston Area Council.

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Natural Gas and Renewables in Texas

Thursday, December 12th, 2013
Table I-1: Overview of Modeled ERCOT Scenarios

THE TEXAS CLEAN ENERGY COALITION
In the electrically-independent power system of Texas known as ERCOT, the evolution of the power sector is especially related to the development path for renewable energy and natural gas-fired power. With over 12,000 MW of installed capacity, Texas is the largest state producer of wind-powered electricity in the U.S. Wind resources in Texas are more than double the next two largest wind capacity states combined. At the same time, Texas is the leading U.S. producer of natural gas, and the state generates nearly half its electricity from natural gas plants, substantially more than it generates from coal or nuclear power. Texas also has abundant, high-quality wind resources and solar energy potential.

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Wasting Water Endangers Texas’ Rivers, Fish and Wildlife

Monday, November 18th, 2013
To the Last Drop: Wasting Water Endangers Texas

ENVIRONMENT TEXAS
Investing in water efficiency and conservation measures will help protect Texas’ rivers and is a better choice for meeting the state’s water needs than building new reservoirs and adding pipelines to transfer water to distant consumers.

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Interactive Map: Clean Energy Jobs Across the Country

Friday, August 30th, 2013
Clean Energy Works for Us 1

Cleanenergyworksforus.org, started by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) in August, 2013, aggregates clean energy job data from around the U.S. and makes the information available to the public along with articles, videos and other clean-energy media. Their interactive map is a great tool to see what’s happening in your state, region, or anywhere in the country.

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Austin, TX: Back to the Future

Thursday, August 8th, 2013

Reconnect Austin is a long-term urban design and economic development solution to a traffic problem. For more information, visit www.reconnectaustin.com –Reconnect Austin on YouTube.

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Top Ten Green Projects: 2013 Winners

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
Pearl Brewery/Full Goods Warehouse

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Top Ten Winners: San Antonio, TX: Pearl Brewery/Full Goods Warehouse The Pearl Brewery Redevelopment Master Plan and the adaptive reuse of the Full Goods Warehouse are serving as a model and catalyst for green urban revitalization in a long neglected portion of San Antonio’s inner city. After 15 years lying derelict, […]

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June 5th – 6th: Green Data Center Conference 2013

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
The Green Data Center Conference & Exhibition

From Global Strategic Management Institute: Register here What is GDCon?The Green Data Center Conference and Exhibition seeks to provide strategic information for data center professionals looking to optimize their facility through increased energy efficiency and innovative data center design trends. Industry experts, interactive workshops and case study presentations will be used to demonstrate the cost […]

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Austin, TX: Ghost Bikes Documentary

Monday, May 27th, 2013

This documentary is about ghost bikes that are placed on the side of the road where a cyclist life was lost. This bikes are placed in memory of those lives, and also as a reminder to drivers to be careful and watchful with cyclists. Filmed in Austin, TX –Jeannette rodriguez on YouTube.

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Marble Falls, TX: US-281 Bridge Demolition

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Demolition of the old US 281 bridge in Marble Falls Texas on the morning of March 17th 2013. – Ando22RE on YouTube

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