Durham Energy Descent Action Plan

=Food=

Local resources
service
 * Publication of sustainable farm products by NC Cooperative Extention


 * Blueridge ventures mentioned as a similar venture

2006
HUB, Sustainable Community Network is working ideas with others on Intervale style incubator for sustainable farming and other businesses. Also kitchen incubator for value-add food products. Talked about Blackwoods Farm around Allen & Sons barbeque on Hwy 86 as a location for possible site.

2008
=Water=

Research list

 * Good summary of weather facts: Average rainfall, Average temperature, Average number of days between rains throughout year, average evapotranspiration rates throughout year. Projected changes timeline describing the effects of Global Change on weather.


 * Summary of water reservoirs: Volume of water in streams and larger, ponds and lakes, volume relative to historical estimate of underground reservoirs


 * Volume of water processed by treatment facilities
 * Volume of water purchased in local area for consumption


 * Local water bottlers

2008
=Youth and Community=

2008
=Housing=

2008
=Local Energy=

The Present
(The energy put out by Armstrong going of the Pyrnees full tilt for an hour - or something like that). Work with The ReCYCLEry and bike lending program to further advance awareness of "Armstrong Hours".
 * Use alternative forms to communicate the scale of the needs/solutions such as "Armstrong Hours".

2008
=Local Economy and Livelihoods=

The Vision

 * Going Local by Michael Shuman as a good model/resource

2008
=Local Governance=

The Present

 * Greendogs

2008
=Health=

2008
=Transportation=

The Present
DurhamWalks! is the web site created by the City of Durham to help its citizens participate in the planning process for creating the next generation of Durham’s sidewalk, trails, and walking system. DurhamWalks! is a great place to get familiar with your pedestrian plan.

The Vision

 * Support pedestrian friendly environment with something like the Walkable Hillsborough initiative

2008
=Education=

2008
=Waste=