EnvisionATL, the Encore

EnvisionATL, a forum based on the World Café discussion model, fosters conversations from diverse constituents around an aspirational and shared vision for a more sustainable Atlanta. Join us on December 7, 2010 from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Historic City Council Chambers, 55 Trinity Avenue in City Hall for an encore and final performance.

Holly Elmore documents visions

The October 13 session addressed the issues of air, land use, material resources, and water. EnvisionATL II, addresses community vitality, energy, food, and transportation. EnvisionATL is presented by Sustainable Atlanta in conjunction with Mayor Kasim Reed and the City of Atlanta.

With numerous organizations tackling sustainability issues, a shared vision for Atlanta builds a strong foundation for future discussions and efforts designed to create a more viable, competitive and healthy Atlanta, which attracts employers and jobs to the city.

EnvisionATL forums:

• Help create a shared vision for incorporation into the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan, scheduled for a 2011 update
• Provide the framework for as many as 50 formalized partnerships between academic institutions, businesses, civic and environmental organizations, government agencies and other groups
• Build a networked corps of up to 200 change agents and ambassadors of a shared vision
• Identify metrics and milestones to measure and track progress to becoming a more sustainable Atlanta.

Shannon Goodman with Perkins & Will reports to the crowd

Participants represent academic institutions, businesses, faith-based, civic and environmental organizations, governmental agencies and other groups and individuals interested in bringing community resources closer together. Sponsors include the City of Atlanta, Perkins+Will, Waste Management, AECOM, Edelman, Weston Solutions, Georgia Power, InterContinental Hotels Group and Tree Sound Studios.

Yikes, the October EnvisionATL SOLD OUT! Register NOW to be one of the 200 individuals participating in this fun, aspiring and important forum designed to invigorate Atlanta's sustainable pathways. The event fee is $15 with on-line registration at this link.

Non-profits, academic and government groups are encouraged to join the impressive family of partners and co-hosts by contacting Danielle Doss at danielle@sustainableatlanta.org. For-profit companies interested in sponsoring EnvisionATL or Sustainable Atlanta may contact Scott Briskey at scott@sustainableatlanta.org.

Join Elemental Impact in supporting Atlanta's vision ~ see you December 7th!