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INTRODUCTION FEATURES
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approaches to update~existing homes a!~e emerging, alleviating the o ;naease in heating or ~ -
need to purchase a ne~~f residence or "scrape" the ex!sting house. _ cooling loads ~
Homeowners no longer reed to choose between going green • ;n/on %G05 Colorado
or adding square footage. Michael Marsh's passive solar pop-top Rere~~:abie Energy Society _
construction protect demonstrates how homeowners can do Exe~ra'ary Bwidings Awarc
both, despite an east facing orientation and a limited budget. -
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i he Mars;-! ~es!dence, designed by loca'~ g- c~~:~r a ,.-r~ica. ~~i~an : f,ro::gh overhangs and . -
Bowen and owner Mike Marsh, is located in South Boulder. ~t-ateg,c window placement -
Martin Acres is a rjpical Boulder neighborhood of ranch-style • Sc,lar Ready: Roof oriented. -
homes built in the 1960's. The home takes full advantage of pas- -;re s~l,~mbed and pre-wired -
sive solar, passive cooling, large trees for shading, increased insu- f~_r~.~e solar systems
lation, and the use or recycled building materials. Marsh recently
• S.r;t~. ~,a~~de Building Materials: Wet-blov~n cellulose insulation.
installed PV (photovoltaic} and solar- thermal to achieve a higher
performing and energy efficient home. i Je, ei c 'v'O (volaiile organic compounds) paint, low flow! dual
1~_nh ~ t~~, lov, fiow fixtures, CFL's (comoad florescent lights},
This protect won a Colorado Renewable Energy Award in f ~~Jfl?C=;Y S AR. appliances
2005 for its innovative passive solar design. After- more than • r cr~al f ~~erw Savings: 2.9=i kW grid-tied PV array and solar
doubling the home's square footage, the energy bills have ;~~r<<-a. 'not ~~.^:f?tee s~~~terrt added recently to achieve a high per-
prOV°d T(~ ~<)t^fc 1" I r-tart F?E'fc)I"P. rlE' ?.C~?~tlOn'
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SPECIFIC MATERIALS & DESIGN FEATURES
Window Placement: Large south-facing windows produce more than 80% of the winter heating load, while roof overhangs reject ; T,
solar heat gain in the summer, leaving no need for air conditioning. The limited number of small windows facing east, west, and north
keep heat in wf~en needed, but also allows for passive ventilation in the summer,
Gypsum Topping Slab: At I'/z" thick, the topping slab provides thermal mass for the absorption and re-radiaUOn of energy from ~:iµ
the sun.
FIoOr Tile: A strategically placed pattern of dark and light colored floor tiles installed a calculated distance from the window further
maximizes the sunlight absorption.
Radiant Heat: I-lydronic tubes in the topping slab circulate in a loop to move heat into room. I c~ r~ erect solar gain.
SOUND ISOLATION -Soft bearing pads that support the second floor of the structure, Il
acoustic Insulation, ar`d the I'h" gypsum topping gab sitting o~~ acoustic ^iat, all con-ribute to k.3
reruce rrpact and a;r-borne sound transmission ~ ~ ,
DAY LIGHTING -Strategic window placement reduces the need for artil;c:,cif lights. In
addition, the attached open air carport incorporates a transhucent polycarbonate roc( elirnina~ ' ~ ,
ing 100% of UV rays harmful to car exteriors and interiors. _ «
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BUILDING ENVELOPE - "Build Tight, Ventilate Right" - wet bows, cell,:'ose
a 100">c recycled a~~d sustainaaie bu ding material was used ;o achieve R-21 in the walls and ~ ~ ~ ,•a"
R-50 in the ceiling. Caulk and sealant were used to tighten the structure and reduce infiltration , ~ ~ '
Windows for the addition were sized and selected for energy performance based on orienta-
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EYE TO THE FUTURE - "V pre-wiring and solar- thermal pre-plumbing were installed
and the roof pitches encourage l.he future installation of flush-mounted solar systems. In 2008, - s, . .
I`'l~.rsh took another step to offset his low electricity usage with a 2.94 kW grid-tied PV array • .
a•,d a solar thermal domestic hot water system, helping him to achieve a higher performing, ,
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BEFORE
HERS Index Score: -
Wirth existing home and eco-addition ............................99
For addition alone SS-60 ;`!4r="`"
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With addition of PV•...• 32-37
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With addition of domestic solar thermal ........................28 ~
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NACH: ' t,t,
For existing home ......................................................0.57 ~
For addition alone• ........................0.29 ''t
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For entire firoshed house 0.43 ~ ~ AFTER
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• HERS (Home Energy Rating System) is based m a scale from 0 - 100. ' ~
where 0 is the most energy effKient home possible, and 100 is bw't to code.
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•NACH (Natural Air Changes per Hour) is a measure of leakiness, expressed -
in the number of times all of the air in a house would be exchanged in one =
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• ~ ty of Boulder's Green Points Program: www.bouldergreenpoint.com Y~r space without
• pie ClimateSmart: www.beclimatesmart.com doubling your energy bill!
~.ponsor-ed by the city of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs: ww4v.environmentalaffa,rs.com _
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A high pro file, mixed-use building in downtown Boulder. _
1155 Canyon is a new mixed-use building on one of the most
significant corners in downtown Boulder, When fully complete in .
September 2007, the project will add 100,000 sq. ft. and four stories of
commercial/residential space to the downtown area, including 20 high-
end luxury residential condominiums with unparalleled views of The Flatirons. 50,000
h II h i II in rated with the
~q. ft. of commeraal office space is bot vertica y and or zonta y teg , t. ~ rry _ ¦ ~y ~ ; , ~ ~
residential units making 1155 Canyon a model for urban redevelopment and sustain- -
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able design. The building was built on an underutilized site and the redevelopment will ~ ~ r~~~
put new residents and office tenants within walking distance of the Boulder Creek path, ~ ~ S ~ r . ,
•"e Pearl Street Mall, the downtown transit center, the central park and library, and ~ '
=r o~.~; er~pl~?yn,e•°' ~ ~tainment opportunities. ~ -"`4'~~
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Upon a US Green [3uilding Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification, 1155 Canyon will have the pres-
tigious honor of being the first LEED Certified Core and Shell Building in Boulder and showcase a variety of sustainable building practices.
Sustainability and LEED were not the basis of the original design, but became a major focus when Reynolds Lee Development decided to
pursue LEED Certification during construction document phase. When construction was partially complete in May, the USGBC Colorado
Chapter hosted a green building tour in conjunction with the owner and architectural team to highlight the vast array of sustainable features
within the project. Sustainable systems used to qualify for certification included the mixed-use program, the one acre underutilized urban site,
the below grade parking, and the use of local pre-cast concrete. Other sustainable and LEED components integrated into the design include
solar hot water, one of the largest photovoltaic (P~ arrays in the region, and a white roofing membrane to reflect heat. Much of the existing
building material and the construction waste generated on site were recycled during the demolition and construction process.
• PV s•ysten ~ Cff c ent mechanical systemsjC=1-C reduet cr Irdeor air c;ual!ty/pollution contro.
• Solar hot water system • Stormwater managemenVquality (swale) Below grade parkrng
• White roof rnenit~~~ane Park!ng for hybrid vehicles Public transportation
• Low-E glass • i3!cycle storage • Local and regional materials
• Sunshades/dayiighl:ng and views • Water efficient landscaping/irrigation technology • Water use reduction
• Occupancy sensors • Construction waste management/recycling
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Energy Efficiency - , ~c~~. _
a lust I .,st under 10`% contribution from on-site renew-
able energy; r~ieasurer~~er,t ,end verification to provide for ongoing
accountabifty.
Renewable Energy -Purchase of oree;~ power thror.rQh , ~ ~ _
I', newable Choke Energy contract, ~ ir_ ~ o_,'t" , I r~ 1 , i Er,~i-_-:
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MATERIALS & FEATURES _
Sustainable Materials - ;t, ra~c and collection of recycla:~ es
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waste team to salvage or recycle at least 50% of materials;
construction materials contain at least 10% recycled content.::~"t•-r & PO LLU T I O N R E D U CT I O N
r>ost-consumer and pr-e-consumer; at least 10% of constructor.
r,,rterials were processed and manufactured locally. Water Conservation - '•~~~'a~e- e~(.c ienl landscaping which
reduced the :ae c( potable ~Nater by over 70%; interior potable
Innovative Features - I anc~scape and e~<,e~ or design to water use reduced by over 40%.
educe the effect o` heat islands both on site (I 00% underground
t~king) and on the roof (white EPDM roofing material); down- Pollution Reduction - Constructron activity pollution
. n/urban site location with connection to transit, amenities, prevent on; site selected to reduce environmental impact;
. I ~ ! . ~ lc~mestic solar hot water. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control; Outdoor air delivery
monitoring (ventilation system to help sustain occupant
I well-being); low-emitting paints and carpeting.
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There are 15 bus stops within • ~ or I ; i s;,•~c;:~~_:> ~ _ a~~s v sit the US Greer 3~:.!~ ng
Counul at www.usgbc.org
a mile of 1155 Canyon
with more than 2,800 potential • Sponsored by the crry of Boulder's Office of Environmental
nffairs at www.environmen-alaf
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Transportation Reauthorization Forum DRCOG announces
On C)ct. 14, DRCOG, the Colo- Skancke will share the commission's new planning tool
rado Association of Transic Agencies, the findings along with a comprehensive set
Colorado Department ofTransporta- of recommendations for improving and What will the Denver region
lion, the I-70 Coalition, Move Colo- funding the federal program. Colorado look like in the year 2040? DRCOG is
rado, Patton Boggs, Ports-to-Plains, Pro- congressional delegation members and teaming up with MetroQuest to create
gressive 15 and RTD will host an 8 a.m. candidates will also share their thoughts an interactive tool that will allow policy
makers, business leaders and the general
breakfast featuring Tom Skancke, one on the commission's recommendations. public: to explore these questions by
oC the commissioners appointed to the The Treasury Department projected visualizing alternative future scenarios for
National Surface Transportation Policy in February that the trust fund's high- the region.
:tnd Revenue Study Commission. The way account would show a $3.2-billion The Denver region faces many chal-
evcntwill be held at the Hyatt Regenry deficit in fiscal year 2009. Industry and lenges in planning for the future, such
Denver at the Colorado Convention state officials say if new revenue isn't as managing increasing roadway conges-
(;enter. found to close the gap, highway fund- Lion, preserving air quality and protect-
'fhe commission was set up by Con- ing would have to be cut in 2009 by ing open space for recreation, agricul-
};ress to examine not only the condition $14 billion, or 34 percent. cure and wildlife. Policy decisions that
:utd future needs of the nation's surface The cost is $35 per person or $400 DRCOG and local governments make
transportation system, but also short- for a reserved table for 10. Reserved about where and how to grow will play
;tnd long-term alternatives to replace or tables include seating for 10 and a large role in meeting these challenges.
The MetroQuest planning tool allows
supplement the fuel tax as the principal recognition in the event program. The users to explore the impact of different
revenue source to support the Highway registration deadline is Oct. 10. policy options in real time.
'I rust J~uucl over the next 30 years. For more information or to register, go DRCOC is working with Metro-
tc, www.dra~i;.org• (Zuest to develop a version of the tool
chat is customized for the Denver region,
.u~d will begin using the tool with various
~ ~ I+t~ ' ~ stakeholder groups in the spring of 2009.
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org or 303-4R0-6703.
Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission
Board Officers
hlury McNally, Chen Ed Peterson, Vice Chair Rod Aockenfeld, Secretary Jim Taylor, Treasurer Rick ~tarcla, Immediate Pasl Chair Jennifer Schau4ele
A'..,ynr Council President County Commissioner Council Member Council Member Executive Director
`~R',~•.tminstcr l.akcwnod Arn~ahnc Cncnry l.irrletor Ciry :uu1 Cot:nty n(I )cover
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where I was appginted to the \~lunici- work for the city Full-time, and are verb- What features do you want the region
pal I3uildiag Authority, tl~Ien elected surprises{ that wz do noI have an office to have in 2037?
to city council for eight years, then in the sin; then also thil;h we arc paid
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South Suburban Park and Recreation artd ?lore powerful role dealing ta~ith
District Board For the neu 14 nears. What's the most itlteresting thing the region's transportation, ~~:astewater,
After :ny wile passed awa~• in 2000, I about you that sve don't (cnaw but aging services, growth and develop-
decided to run for the Littleton Ciry shvu}d? ment planning (in cooperation with
Council. I was re-elected in 2005 local governments}, and clean air and
and served as mayor For two gears- 1 I am actualh~ somewhat timid and Gave wirer. I'd also like to see a more cvnl-
believe it is tm~ destirn' to be involved tv work very hard tv overcome ir, I like prehensive transit system.
and to serve. Anti I enjoy nc~ entire tv he invoh~ed and serve ethers ro the
experience: veto best of rm, abiLrv because it gives \1''hat book is on your nightstand
me the opportunity u> 11-rake adiffer- right nose;
What's tiour Favorite thing about ence. I thinl: local ~rovernnlent is bl'
I your communit}' (the regioni? far thc~ best place tor.)c in~'olved and 1 '17~e O;zr--~l~rnule F_,~arepreuc~rrr by Ken
serve in an atterrrpt co make 1_ittleton a lilanchard. Don F[utsvn and I~than
hnl pri~'ileged to live in one of the better place ul live. U~'illis. I ~~eneralll- read ma~~ar~iues
oldest suburbs c:f Dcm•er, established rather than bool;ti.
in lBG~f and ir.corporared in 1890, What issue is the region's most
with an oril;inal four-bloc!. ~'Sain pressing challenge? ~\'hat is your proudest acbievetnent?
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ot the oidcst and ne4vest homes in funding, i-nr slur hil;h~c~ay s~~srem, but mitred to publ.c service. 'I11at i., what
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the Fet'c 1 gos<: nnl-rut has:c rlv paid lcc~n:plished Ilu, ilxud:;h ovet-_
\\/hat surprises y'vu about elected for the Lr~t~rs~-ate High~rav S. ~te:n, cal;ring my sht r c , and took horss•ard
office? and now that the s~•stcm needs a motor ro the I-nrul•e.
inusion oFdoilars ro repair and expand
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City of Boulder
Approaching the City of I3oulder according to Boulder City Council Arca IIl-Planning reserve and the city ~i
from the east via US 3G gives the sense Member and llRCOCY representative and cotuln- maintain the. option of
of arriv.tl at a place that is distinctly ~'Iacon Cowles. expanded urban development heyond .1
separate in the. metro area. "lo know Boulder's aspirations, it the planning period of the uzmprehcn- i
One of four freestanding com- is important to understand the rela- live plan. 'l~hese areas maintain bound-
munities in the Denver metro area, the tiotiship hctween the goals of both the cries and allowances for development
City of .Boulder is a pioneer in multi- city and Boulder County The Boulder and open space preservation.
modal transportation, urban centers, Valie~r Comprehensive Plan, adopted In addition, Boulder's plans '
open space acquisition and intergov- by both she cit}~ and Boulder Count}', emphasize inf;ll and redevelopment
ernmcnta[ cooperation. divic{cs Boulder Valley into three areas. that features mixed-use. Examples
F..ven before a balanced multi- Arca I is the area within the. city' Area of these projects include the recently'
modal system was a goal of i\~fetro II is an area that was planned for completed Transit Village ~°~rea
Vision, Boulder pursued r,.,,,~a Plan that incorporates a grid
a number of trans aorta- ~''"`-`'f`'~' ~ system of streets ';with hi~h-
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within the cif . Local ,,rr
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trans~mrtation s}'sten:s are , ~t yy~y~ „~yy~~-{{~!~ iE^.'.~~''; exampl;: is the I-iolicia}'
orzanizcd by RrD, as well - - ~ neighborhood which is the
as independently contracted ~ ~ . ~ r~~,(,~~r`~ ~ ~ >'~4 • redevelopment of an outdoor
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transportation scrvicc.s, on ,-y ~r~~ ~ ~ 7 ~ movie theater. It is novv urban
i 0 multimodal corridors ~ - t ~ housing with four quadrants
linking key areas of the city :;I ~ ~ a - _ showcasing different architec-
and three urban centers ~ ~r<,... ~ ~ -4,, ~ tural types to accommodate
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amenities include numerous ~ ~ -,~>;~k ~ ~ y~~.~~~~T~ The project even inclt.tdes j
paths and trails to bike or ~ ~f~ 4~ percent permanently
walk. I hose many opuons to ~ ~ ~-''~~.'Y~x~n ,affordable housing and
travel the city "allow people ' ~ transit accessibility. Finail}>,
to make trips to the grocery ~ ~ ~ Northfield Commons is arl
store, ro go to work, to visit annexation and ser<•ice provisions instance of high-density, trazzsit-ori- [
friends or just to wander in a way that and fincilly Arca III is designated for cnrcd redevelopment with 35 percent
is a source of joy for our residents>" rural preserz•arion. "I-here is also an permanently affordable housing.
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portation a.rtcr,,~ in and nut of Boulder s~andin~~ conurnurity status. case of n~avrl ,u~d living.
'v: coaari,iters, 17si's c.ausec, congestion •1•ne city focuses on t~rowta that ;A I~~rojeet ~~~,•hi~:}i in~:orjx~rates tuatiy
}~robl~tns for t}te city. enlphaSiZeS more. Bier.sin,-~>vith mane aspe.cas of \leiro ~.'ision's obiectives is
"liouider is trying ur rt .ac a state amenities Bitch as rumcrous transpor- -he (_;reerJw;rys 1'ro~rar.i. l l;e Careen-
!;i;;h~s~a}•," ~,otivles said. ration options. I~: this end, the cin;- ways s~stcm is made up flt nian}~ corri~
Plans to ease congestio?i include can prescr~re more open space and dot; alcu~!, riparian ar~2s.which inc:iude
addin!;bike lanes and path a.1on~, the shape a c:r}- ~:~ith "heart and char~icre.," I3ouider C:ree'~ ;t^.d si1 uf~ its rributa~~ies.
28t:1 Street Fronra;e road connect- «~hich Cow,cs helicvesis exacrl~- what Boulder found rha: the project pro-
ing to I?S 36. Improvements pro~-ide residents (:ant. Further, ri:~c. amlplc= vidrs an oppertur.it~~ io int~~rate rnanr
a~mm~iters with transit super stops and mentarv nanu~e of the city and e<,ttntti's objecri~~es such as rtabitat Grrotection,
reyicinal transit connections as alrcrna- plans exemplifies a major tenet of «ater duality enhane:ernene, storm
rives !o :he automobile to redur.;: use i\-ien~o ~jisio!~. This l;i~,h ler-d of coop- drainage, flo~dplain tnanagetnent> ~
traffic in and our of Boulder on the oration is rein ~~rced b}~ the t~ounry trails, recreation and cultural rrscurces.
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tt:tnpi:e. agreeing notto compete with the Ci~• 13uulder's conunitmenr ro ~~Setro
I3ortlder°s open space program is ofl3oulder for income-producing Vision's mane facets has been visible
an enormous success and one that has development or allq~w urban develop- for years, even though Cowles said '
been emulated nationally. In1967, meat in the counn~, that the residents of Boulder ma}' not.
and again in 19S9, Boulder voters Irt step «'ith A'letro Vision, $oulder recof;nize what t~~Ietro Vision ha: done
approt•ed safes taxes for the acduisi- has worked w rezone areas For senior for the City and the dualin~ of life for
tion, management and maintenance of housing and provides city Fitnds for its residents. Even so, $oulder will
open space. Oyer !>,ODU acres of open special transit. Co«~les said people continue to use \letro Vision to make '
space has been purchased by the citl• to cannot age in place without special life in I3ould~r even better.
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Bob Scltafter, Mark Udall and l3ob drilling, as well :~c creating incentives leer
Kinsey expressed positions on transporta- the development of alternative fuels and
tion, an aging population, immigration, more efficient cars.
energy and other issues ar an Aug, l5 Schaffer wants to "do it all" as well.
debate as .-r ~ - • ~ t. "We need to
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to hear the the use of oil
candidates' solutions fir the problems as an energy source. He also supports
affecting their communities. research and development of oil shale
l-losted by the Not~th Metro Cham- and exhlc~r;irion of nc~ extra-concinrnral
bet and DRCnG, the debate showcased shelf.
state and regional issues that affect the QucStions un aging from rnoderatr>r
candidates' campaigns. Schaffer and Ron Zappolo pointed out national issues
Udall strongly emphasized the develop- and the candidates' solutions. Kinse}~
ment of alternative fuels, the issue of believes a change in the cost of the
offshore drilling and the nation's eco- healthcare system is needed. Schaffer
nomic status. Kinsey, however, stressed believes privatization of Social Security
that environmental problem-solving was will allow individuals to use their mcnuv
crucial to the future of the planet and on themselves. Udall prefers to redirect
alternative (eels and energy-efficient funds from the war in Iraq to the health
treasures must be put into action. care system.
Udall wants to "throw the kitchen The many issues debated at this
sink at this" when it comes to energy event showed the close relationship
issues. He proposed pushing for offshore between regional and national prohlcm~.
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to the U.5'. thraug{i the corrgressianally sponsored Open World Program, which gives errter~ing
leaders from Russia and other post-Soviet states firsthand exposure to the Ameriran system of
participatory d~mocrary and free enterprise. They listened to a presentation on the work o
f the
regional council and its role in bringing various local ,Qnvernment entities to the tahle together.
and asked gtrrstions /allowing an open exchange.
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