Category Archives: Sustainability
Solar phone
Here is an example of an emergency phone – powered by a solar panel – in a parking lot in Mansfield, MA.
What to do with all those plotter-paper rolls?
The Office of Planning and Design and the Project Management Office are preparing to move from its 7-year home at 63 South Main Street to the 3rd floor of 4 Currier Place. Packing and sorting has begun. We’re also exploring … Continue reading
Balch Hill – an incredible community resource
Looking for a great place to take a hike just a few minutes from the Green? Balch Hill may be the answer. For 50 years, Hanover residents, Dartmouth faculty, staff, students, and visitors have enjoyed this community jewel located at … Continue reading
Outline of a master plan for the riverfront
We’re working on a Master Plan for the 11+ acres of Dartmouth’s riverfront. Click on the link to review the outline and let us know what you think. Are there other items that we should include in the plan?
Local First Alliance
Local First Alliance is a new organization created last summer by a group of independent business and non-profit leaders in the Upper Valley. The mission is to: Create a strong and sustainable local economy that benefits all Upper Valley residents; … Continue reading
Economic benefits of smart growth & transportation choices
Nearly 1/3 of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US come from transportaton sector, making it the nation’s largest end-use source of emissions . Transportation GHG emissions are a result of 3 drivers – vehicle fuel efficiency, fuel emissions & how … Continue reading
Engineering for Pedestrians
It’s not just for motorized, vehicular traffic anymore. What a great concept…pedestrian modeling.
Hanover Community Gardens
The fences are in, hoses installed and paths are clear. Families came together to prepared the gardens for spring planting. New this season is a blog to share garden information. For photos, garden history and weather data, check out Hanover Gardens.
Free Range Children
Another interesting blog that speaks to the independence challenges of our children today Free range kids
Dartmouth Plug-In Fleet – why not?
Inspired by Dan Reicher, CEO Google.org, and Matt Cloyd ‘10-SLC, I think we should consider converting some of Dartmouth’s vehicles to electric or when we’re buying a new vehicle- buy an electric plug-in. We should take advantage of the north side … Continue reading