Youth Action Coalition

A Multi-Media Interactive Installation by Montalvo’s Youth Action Coalition
OPENING RECEPTION & Creative Community Dialogue
Sunday, June 29, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Exhibit: June 21 - Sept 28, 2008
Hours: Thu - Sun, 11am-3pm
The field of urban planning traditionally exists within the confines of City Hall, but challenging times call for new approaches to the envisioning of [...]

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I was just reading San Jose mayor Chuck Reed’s green vision. One of the things that caught my eye was the idea of “Clean Technology.” This would include solar technology, alternative fuel, new transportation, efficient lighting and energy monitoring systems. Apparently, local companies have already taken big steps to achieve these goals, but I think [...]

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This is something I just learned. Its very interesting. Check it out and tell me what you think. I read about it online. It’s a great way of conserving energy.
 It reduces the cost of getting rid of your garbage, especially when you pay by the bag. It reduces the stink in your garbage bags. With [...]

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Last year, SF finalized a ban on plastic bags in grocery stores and pharmacies…will San Jose take the same route? How effective will this really be? And finally, if and when will San Jose place a ban on both plastic AND paper bags?
Here’s an article I co-wrote for the opinion section of my school’s newspaper. [...]

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What’s your definition of a green city?
What more do you think people can do to help our city?
What do you think city officials can do to have city progress?
How do you see big cities implementing things? What can this city do?

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What are three things that you would want San Jose and surrounding areas to posses in the year 2018.
¿Cuáles son tres cosas que quisieras que San Jose y areas sercanas tuvieron para el año 2018?

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