On March 10, 2009, ASU President Michael Crow met with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu to discuss a new initiative called “Green Phoenix.” ASU, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, and other government, education and business entities, has devised a 17-point plan to make Phoenix a national leader in renewable energy, water conservation, carbon neutrality, sustainable technologies and green jobs.

One component of this comprehensive, multi-faceted plan is a project called “Canalscape” which aims to re-imagine urban planning in metro Phoenix by creating vibrant living corridors along its nearly 200 miles of canal banks.

This podcast features a conversation with Dr. Nan Ellin, associate professor in the School of Public Affairs, and Braden Kay, a graduate student with the ASU School of Sustainability, who are working to advance this project through education and action.

http://canalscape.asu.edu - Canalscape

http://aia-phoenixmetro.org/about-us/phoenix-canals-professional-design-...
- AIA Canalscape Design Competition

http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/news/031109sotc09.html - Mayor Phil Gordon's 2009 State of the City Address

http://president.asu.edu/files/Green%20Phoenix%20030609.pdf - Green Phoenix pdf

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