Change the Margins - ripples on...

This in from Nina Berger:
"I've attached a flyer/rfp about "Pitch the City" - a partnership between D2E and the City of Boston to encourage residents to pitch their ideas about how to make Boston a greener place. The four finalists will pitch their ideas in person to Menino and a distinguished panel of judges at D2E on Sunday, April 5. ('Change the Margins' continues to be the prime example of the type of idea the city is looking for!!)"

Flyer information below:

down:2:earth An exploration into sustainable living. http://www.d2eboston.com/
Help turn Beantown into Greentown. Submit your ideas!

Boston has been recognized as the 3rd greenest city in the nation.* Help us get to number one!
Ever thought of a better way to do things in Boston ... to live, work, commute, eat or heat? Under Mayor Menino’s leadership, Boston has implemented numerous sustainability initiatives, and he recognizes the importance of the insights of residents when it comes to innovative ideas. This is where Pitch the City comes in.

What’s your big idea?
Pitch the City is an open contest that seeks creative ideas to help make Boston better for people and the planet. A jury will review all proposals and choose four finalists to pitch their ideas to Mayor Menino at Down:2:Earth, Boston’s sustainable living expo on April 5th at the Hynes Convention Center.

Who can apply?
Anyone, except current City of Boston employees.

What types of ideas?
We want you to think big, but we know that sometimes the best ideas come from thinking small. We want ideas that we can implement now to help save energy, money or resources and that make Boston an even greener, healthier place to live. Don’t overlook the importance of implementation. Often the idea is the easy part, while figuring out how to implement it throughout the city is another issue. Ideas about how the City can encourage broad adoption of sustainable behaviors among citizens are welcome. We are always interested in
public awareness and outreach ideas.

Topics to consider:
• Sustainable Communities
• Food Systems and Dining
• Alternative Transportation
• Environmental Awareness
Submission Due Date: February 2, 2009

How do I submit?
STEP 1: Submit your idea online at www.d2eboston.com/contest
• One-sentence objective
• 500-word-max summary of your idea
• Your name, age, email address and phone number
Or mail your submission package to:
(must be postmarked by January 29)
Pitch the City
Boston Redevelopment Authority
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201


The Pitch the City team will review initial proposals and by February 9th will contact 10 semi-finalists whose proposals have been selected to proceed in the selection process.