Newton for Everyone will host a talk by Dan Ruben — Housing and Climate Change: What’s the Connection? — on April 30 at 7PM, both online and in person at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton). Register for attending in-person or online.
Long-time Newton resident Dan Ruben teaches Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism at several universities, including Boston University and University of Southern Maine. He wrote the textbook Sustainable Hospitality. Dan has been a Board member of Green Newton since 1996. He is currently the Chair and leads its Building Standards Committee, which has persuaded developers to build Passive House, all-electric, low embodied carbon developments. His talk will explore how strategic housing development can contribute to a more sustainable future for Newton by:
- Building a more sustainable and vibrant community
- Reducing traffic congestion and emissions
- Preserving trees, open spaces, and our natural environment
- Decreasing our carbon footprint