We Know How to Save the World

The news from our nation’s Capitol is by turns frustrating, scary and at times downright creepy. When the country and the planet cry out for action, the government appears paralyzed. Given some of the extreme proposals, sometimes we are thankful for inaction.

As someone who lives the turmoil of conflicting world views I, too, am frustrated, even appalled. But I see the world beyond the beltway and a path to a better more sustainable future.

For over 30 years, at all levels of government, I have been fighting for “livable communities.” I created The Committee for a Livable Future (LivPAC) to work with candidates all across the country that share this vision.

These policies can literally save the world. A contribution to LivPAC, whether $5 or $5,000 will be put to immediate use helping to educate and elect like minded candidates that share these priorities across the country.

LivCom Awards

The LivCom Awards earlier this month celebrated practices that committed to environmental sustainability and increasing the quality of life for individual citizens. The event, held this year in the City of Chicago, featured over 50 countries from different parts of the globe, exchanging new ideas in best practices, innovation, and leadership. Participants were recognized through the Whole City, Project, and Bursary Awards for the work they were doing to build and promote livable communities.

Learn more about the LivCom Awards.

LivPAC Rail~Volution Reception

Congressman Blumenauer and supporters of the Committee for a Livable Future gathered last week during the Rail~Volution Conference in Portland OR to discuss the importance of their work helping congressional candidates throughout the country. Speaking to an audience of transportation and infrastructure planners, environmentalists, and community activists, Blumenauer emphasized the need to push back on those who demonize efforts to promote smart growth and sustainability.

Rail-Volution is Coming

In Portland October 18-21, government officials, planners, and transportation activists will be gathering for the 16th annual Rail~Volution conference. This event is the forefront of transportation and landuse policy dedicated to making communities more livable.

2010 is a time of confluence — when renewed energy, forward-thinking Federal policy and increasingly complex livability challenges are converging.

New Chicago Bike Rental Plan

The Chicago Sun-Timesreports that Mayor Daley's bike-rental program has had a very positive start.

More than 1,500 bicycles were rented and 80 temporary memberships in the pilot program were sold during the first 17 days, prompting operators to lobby for a citywide expansion.

The project was inspired by the mayor's trip to Paris in 2007.

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The Committee for a Livable Future
(LivPAC)

The Committee for a Livable Future (LivPAC) is a political action committee (PAC) founded in 1996 by Congressman Earl Blumenauer to help elect Democratic Members of Congress who support the policies and principles that will make the U.S. government a partner in building and maintaining livable communities that embody smart growth principles.

Since 1996, LivPAC has made endorsements in more than 160 races for Congress. Earl has visited over two hundred communities since his election to Congress, carrying this message.

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