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Potential Energy is energy which requires some catalyst to unlock its power.  In my last post we discussed the potential benefits of green living.  Today I am going to discuss ways in which to unleash this potential within your communites.  As an aside I will discuss how SustainabilityOnline will focus on this in the coming months.

In order to unlock this potential you must see the potential that exists within the places where you live.  What I mean is view your surroundings as an ecosystem in which you are a part.  Your action can both contribute and/or detract from its success.  Green living promotes sustainable ecosystems which in turn promotes economic growth, community growth, and environmental growth within communities.  One way to nurture growth is thru something we refer to as Urban Renewal 2.0. (UR2.0) or  "micro landscaping".   UR2.0  is concerned with developing opportunities for members of communities to work collectively toward creating accessiblity to the outdoors and reclaiming community space which would otherwise become blight.  In other words  UR2.0  is a sustainble activity which stimulates economic growth, communal growth, and enviromental growth, respectively.  Within all places there is infrastructure which can be harnessed for the  good of its residents.  Reclaiming the open spaces of vacant lots, roof tops, etc. is one way in which the potential benefits of communities can be unleashed creating jobs, creating quality spaces, and creating cleaner healthier neighborhoods.  
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