Sustainability

Burlington Livable Community Project: Safe Streets Collaborative 01/19/2010

Burlington Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community.  For more information visit the AARP Site. This month's guest is Jason Van Driesche from Local Motion. The show's topic will be the Safe Streets Collaborative, a community-wide effort to make Burlington's streets safer for bikers and walkers.

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Burlington Livable Community Project: 3SquaresVT: Can a New Name & Focused Outreach Help Feed One of the Nation's Hungriest States? 12/15/2009

Burlington Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community.  For more information visit the AARP Site. Today's guest is Angela Smith-Dieng,  Food Stamp/Policy Specialist, Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger.

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Tilley Drive Doctor’s Offices: You Can’t Get There From Here 10/20/2009

Burlington Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. Tonight's program: How do doctor’s offices end up in a location with no bus service or sidewalks? Fletcher Allen Health Care has located several medical offices off of Hinesburg Road in South Burlington. People who cannot drive are having trouble getting to appointments. Find out how these offices got located so far off the beaten track and what local activists with Vermont Interfaith Action are trying to do about it.. Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur speaks with Charlie Rathbone and Karin Davis of Vermont Interfaith Action on the issue For more information visit the AARP Site:

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Aging is a Land Use Issue 07/29/2009

Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur speaks with Smart Growth Vermont Executive Director Noelle MacKay, on land planning for the aging population. For more information visit the AARP Site:

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? 06/30/2009

Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. For more information visit the AARP Site: Host Jennifer Wallace Brodeur speaks with guest Hal Colston, Executive Director of Neighborkeepers, on this important topic.

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Transporting the Public: A New Vision for Vermont 04/29/2009

Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. For more information visit the AARP Site:

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Burlington Livable Community Project: CarShare 11/21/2008

Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. For more information visit the AARP Site: http://www.aarp.org/sk/blcp/

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Home Heating Efficiency Tips 09/30/2008

Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur and Chris Burns, Burlington Electric Department's Director of Energy Services, discuss means and resources for the energy season ahead. www.burlingtonelectric.com

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Aging Workers 06/30/2008

Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. For more information visit the AARP Site.Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur with Guests Sam Conant, Program Manager Vermont Associates for Training and Development and Bob Maritano, Coordinator Burlington Area Training and Employment.

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Burlington Livable Community Project: Is Your Home a Safe Haven? 05/29/2008

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Vermonters, but this does not have to be a normal part of aging. There are simple steps that can help prevent falls including making changes in your home. The show will look at how to identify risk factors for falling and ways to improve your home to make it safer and easier to navigate. 

Host:  Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, AARP VT   Guest:Pam Farnham, RN, Community Health Improvement, Fletcher Allen Health Care

For more information visit the AARP Site
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