Join Cascadia Green Building Council in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia on April 27th to 29th for Living Future 2011 unConference! Nested between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is lively, sophisticated and outdoorsy. The city is home to two million inhabitants who enjoy a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and a wealth of recreational activities. You are invited to enjoy the very best of this world-class destination, located in one of the most famous ecotones on the planet.
national Living Building Institute speaks on Thursday and Margaret Wheatley, author, speaker and organizational consultant, presents on Friday. During morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, delegates will have time to visit our Red List Ready tradeshow and stop by the Ecotone Publishing Bookstore to network with the world’s leading minds in the green building movement. “Localicious” on Thursday will entice attendees to explore Vancouver’s eclectic dining establishments. Group lunch bookings at some wonderful restaurants Vancouver’s temperate climate makes visiting the city in the area have already been arranged. Lunchtime on a great idea year-round. The timing of Living Future Friday will be the last opportunity for people to browse 2011 is ideal as spring comes early to Vancouver, with the tradeshow which showcases product manufacturers flowers and blossoms generally in bloom by March. and service providers that are as forward thinking and Conference organizers plan to take delegates outdoors serious about sustainability as unconference delegates. for the opening reception to make use of the Shera- Friday evening will bring visionary singer, songwriter ton Vancouver Wall Centre’s lovely grounds prior to and environmental activist Sarah Harmer to the stage the keynote address by renowned eco-entrepreneur for inspiration and entertainment during the famed Big Majora Carter. Ms. Carter will share her experiences Bang Dinner and Awards Ceremony. on how proven, affordable, sustainability strategies have the power to transform a community’s self-image This year, Living Future is for people of all ages! Caswhile rejuvenating the environment. Following her ad- cadia is working with the FUN (Friends Uniting for dress, delegates are invited to a reception in the Van- Nature) Society of Vancouver whose mission it is to couver Art Gallery, located in a turn-of-the century create and deliver recreational programming that inheritage building. Living Future participants will be spires and empowers children to preserve and protect given a special opportunity to view the Vancouver Art the environment through education, leadership and Gallery’s 2011 dynamic exhibitions that include WE: teamwork. FUN will host special FUN Camps for Vancouver – 12 Manifestos for the City and Ken Lum, an the kids that are especially designed for Living Future internationally acclaimed Vancouver artist. 2011. Check out Green Things about Vancouver to plan other extra-green, extra-curricular activities! The cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, celebrating its 125th anniversary, contains a mix of many ethnic groups. Vancouver has been described as one of the most Among other things, the city’s multiculturalism gener- spectacularly situated cities on earth. The city centre ates remarkable culinary diversity which, when com- stands proudly on a peninsula that juts out into the bined with British Columbia’s extensive selection of Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by beaches, marinas, local ingredients, produces a distinct regional flavor. parklands and pathways. The downtown core is only While attending Living Future, delegates will enjoy one mile across at its widest point making it an ideal the fresh, local, organic, and sustainable food that Van- city for walking and cycling. Local sightseeing opcouver has to offer. tions include everything from whale watching tours, kayaking excursions, mountain biking on some of the Full unconference registration includes Welcome Recep- best trails in the world, and a gondola trip up Grouse tion & Keynote speech, inspiring plenary speakers, edu- Mountain to see grizzly bears and other wildlife. In cational sessions, tradeshow access, breakfast and lunch addition to these opportunities to discover Vancouver, on both days and an awards dinner. Jason F. McLennan, Cascadia has organized three special tours to the folCEO of Cascadia Green Building Council and the Inter- lowing registered Living Building Challenge projects:
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