Jon Dougal and Rebuilding the Gulf Sustainably – Part 1
October 31, 2005—Jon Dougal, Senior Editor, iGreenBuild.com, in the first part of a two-part conversation, discusses some of the proposed strategies that seek to rebuild the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the hurricanes in a sustainable manner. Dougal talks about some of the announced plans including the USGBC’s Embed Sustainable Strategies in Gulf Coast Rebuilding Efforts and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour's plans to rebuild parts of the state calling on sustainable principles. Also discussed are suggestions for rebuilding both residential and commercial areas of New Orleans in a way that would reduce energy and building material requirements and enhance the quality of life.
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