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You are cordially invited to attend "Equitable Solutions: A Better Way To Resolve Land Use & Environmental Disputes" a workshop co-sponsored by Mountain Voices Alliance and Asheville PARC
Wednesday, April 20, 9 am - noon United Way 50 South French Broad Ave. downtown Asheville
Presented by Richard Klein
Owings Mills, MD
An Equitable Solution is one which fully resolves citizen concerns while allowing applicants to achieve most of their goals. When combined with other approaches refined by CEDS, such as Support Decision-Makers First and Smart Legal Action, the Equitable Solutions approach triples the likelihood of citizens resolving development-related concerns. In addition, Equitable Solutions minimizes those lose-lose situations where public officials are asked to chose between what is legally right and that which is popular. Finally, the approach expands the base of public support for innovative policies that yield more growth benefits while enhancing quality of life for both current and future residents.
In addition to the morning workshop, there will also be an evening session planned for interested community members.
Non-profits are welcome to invite their members and volunteers to this session.
Wednesday, April 20 6:30-8:30 pm Jubilee! Garden Room 101 Patton Ave. downtown Asheville
PLEASE NOTE: There is no charge for the workshops, but donations are welcome and appreciated. However, in order to plan efficiently, we will need an RSVP of how many will be attending for the morning session. Refreshments will be served.
Please reply by e-mail to info@mvalliance.net or phone 828-255-8537. ab
A real chance to SAVE OUR SLOPES! WHEN: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 4:30 pm WHERE: 30 Valley St. downtown Asheville
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National Coal Ash Day of Action! From Environmental Integrity www.environmentalintegrity.org ab Stand up to corporate greed & mismanaged utilities - SUPPORT CLEAN AIR! Duke Energy is seeking an 18% rate hike to subsidize the coal-powered Cliffside plant now being built in Rutherford County. NC Utilities Commission will hold public hearings. PLEASE ATTEND or E-MAIL.
Thursday, Sept. 17 7
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McDowell County Courthouse Read more here. See Op-Ed here. ab Public Meeting & Comment Session to Discuss Possible Changes to Steep Slope Ordinance Read details here. ab Court Rules Against Cliffside Order issued for Duke Energy's compliance under threat of injunction. Federal court decision upholds concerns over toxic emissions from plant expansion and closes pollution loopholes.
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Mobilize to Stop Cliffside BOYCOTT ACTION Every Sunday with lights out from 9-9:15 pm in solidarity to oppose Cliffside, Lee, Shearon Harris and all NEW coal and nuclear power plants. PARTICIPATE AT HOME OR WITH FRIENDS AT
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Tell County Commissioners to Reject Steep Slope Changes! MANY THANKS TO OUR FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS JOIN MVA! HELP US, HELP YOU Download applications here ATTORNEY GENERAL
MOUNTAIN AIR STEEP SLOPE LAWSUITS Large files: patience, please LAWSUIT 1 - 13.2MB LAWSUIT 2 - 9.3MB SLOPE CONSTRUCTION NEEDS CONTROLS TO PROTECT SAFETY WNC DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE 29% BY 2027 HAYWOOD COUNTY SLOPE STUDY - SLOW COLLAPSE ZONING PASSES IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY CITY STEEP SLOPE ORDINANCE VOTE DELAYED UNTIL 5/8. TAKE THE WNC SAFE SLOPE CONSTRUCTION ACT RAPP, HAIRE & FISHER COURT SCOLDS EPA ON WARMING COURT BACKS CLEAN AIR LAW
Sign the Woodfin Power Plant PETITION
Link to Proposed Buncombe County
Who to contact Asheville City Council Candidates Forum Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7-9 pm Doors open at 6:30 Randolph Learning Center 90 Montford Ave. Asheville
Duke Rate increase hearing to subsidize CLIFFSIDE! Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 pm (Pre-hearing rally at 6 pm) McDowell County Courthouse Main and Court St. downtown Marion
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THE MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ARE AT RISK Mountain Voices works to preserve and protect the environment, including the natural beauty, abundant resources, quality of life and cultural heritage of our communities. We achieve our goals by working with local governments, developers, organizations and individuals to encourage responsible and sustainable development that is in the best interest of citizens, visitors, and future generations.
AND ONCE OUR MOUNTAINS ARE GONE ... THEY'RE GONE!
WON'T YOU HELP US STOP THE DESTRUCTION? ¹ Hold local officials accountable by demanding stronger ordinances to protect our mountains and communities. ¹ Attend City Council and County Commissioner meetings. Stay informed. ¹ Insist on enforcement of existing regulations - and fines for violators. ¹ Report violations to the appropriate office or agency. Please contact us if you do not get a satisfactory response. (See our Toolkit page for information) ¹ Write letters to your City Council or County Commissioners. Ask them to act in the best interest of the citizens, not the developers!
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