Green Buckeye

The city of Columbus turns 200 in 2012. In addition to the usual Bicentennial hoopla celebrating the past, city leaders and citizens are taking this opportunity to think seriously about the future they want to create.

Mayor Coleman and the 2012 Bicentennial Commission are inviting your participation in developing "projects, programs and priorities to enhance the quality of life throughout Columbus."

You can share your thoughts about the future of Columbus by joining the Mayor and Bicentennial co-chairs Gordon Gee, Abigail Wexner, and Bishop Timothy Clarke at the 2012 Citizen Summit the evening of January 29.

The commission promises inspirational speakers and some high-tech collaboration through wireless keypads. It's free, and you can register online here.

The commission has formed numerous focus areas, including Green Community. So sustainability has a legitimate place at the table right next to Arts and Culture, Jobs and Technology, and Downtown Revitalization. (I would argue that sustainability is the common philosophical ground that should unite all other efforts.)

This summit presents the opportunity for the green community to come out in force to "vote" for sustainability. Let your voice be heard!

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