Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Would we like to see much greater availability of locally produced food? Would we want more space in Needham devoted to local agriculture? Should we collaborate with nearby communities? Facilitators Elsa Cutter, Olin
Some “essential questions” to open the conversation How might we reduce energy stresses on commercial and residential building? Should we consider building more compactly, and what are the pluses and minuses? increase in density easier to get to transportation easier
Some “essential questions” to open the conversation How do we keep and promote “green jobs” in MA? Should the focus be on educating skilled workers ? (and what are those skills?) Should we be creating the infrastructures and/or incentives necessary
Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Most money spent for energy goes out of state. Should we be focused on producing more renewable energy locally? What types of renewable energy would we want to see in Needham (solar, wind,
When participants chose break-out groups at the Summit, they received colored index cards that corresponded to their group topics. Each card had a sticker with a statement and then space to write a response. The statement was: My Priority for
