In Spring 2004, Sustainable Tompkins undertook a major study initiative. The entire scope of this project, under the direction of project coordinator, Dr. Gay Nicholson, can be viewed at: Spring 2004 Study Invitation The culmination of that feasibility study was the realization that this region was extremely fertile ground for this type of sustainable community development. Read the executive summary of the final report from the 2004 feasibility study. A number of committee volunteers stepped forward, leading to the formation of the Sustainable Tompkins Coordinating Council, and the establishment of a number of project teams, each one focused on advancing aspects of regional sustainable community development. Project teams are working on: Developing a green building resource hub Creating healthy, multi-generational communities Sustainable land use and planning Communicating sustainability through the arts and culture Promoting local production and consumption Alternative fuels and public transit Sustainable landscape design

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