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NEW GREEN BUSINESS STAY GREEN, SAVE BLUE WITH A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FREE IRRIGATION INSPECTION The City, in conjunction with the Sustainability Advi- fired of paying for your sprinkler to water your drive- sory Board, announces our inaugural Green Business way not your lawn?The City and the Center for Re- Recognition Program recognizing businesses for their invest- Source Conservation are providing Ements and contribu- free irrigation system inspections to on I CENTER FOR P rtM7 Lions to the economic help reduce water waste and make Resource Conservation mil l i Slow the Flow fob �2f vitality of our com sure your lawn is getting the water it Environment munity and the health needs for that lush landscape you've been dreaming about! of our environment. You'll have an appointment with a friendly and knowl- This new program will publicly recognize Louisville business- edgeable water conservation specialist who will assess your es'current sustainable practices to conserve energy, conserve sprinkler's water usage and efficiency. They'll even diagnose water, reduce waste, and provide transportation options. The problems, fix the small issues, and offer suggestions on how to program is working with Partners for a Clean Environment fix anything more major.At the end of the inspection,you'll (PACE), to provide one-on-one assistance to complete the ap- receive a customized watering schedule designed to keep that plication and implement sustainable business practices, at no pesky water bill low and help keep your lawn healthy and cost to businesses. beautiful through the summer and for years to come! The program has three levels of recognition: Bronze, Silver, SPECIAL OFFER FOR LOUISVILLE RESIDENTS and Gold. Recipients will receive public recognition by our Following your sprinkler inspection you may be qualified to City Council in November,recognition window decals, be recieve a free Rachio Smart Contoller!Saving water has never highlighted in a press release, and an invitation to a special been so simple with this new technology you can even control celebration gathering at the end of this year's program! with your smart phone or tablet. Supplies are limited and will be Businesses and nonprofits within the City of Louisville are given on a first-come,first-served basis. encouraged to participate! How? Download the application For more than 10 years, Slow the Flow has been helping and learn more about Louisville's Green Business Recognition homeowners save money on their water bills. Inspections Program at LouisvilleCO.gov/Business/Green-Business- last about 90 minutes,but could help you save thousands of Program.Applications will be accepted through September gallons of water each year! It's easy to sign up and get long- 30, 2016. For detailed information and assistance, contact an lasting and money-saving results! Simply call 303.999.3824 expert PACE Business Sustainability Advisor at 303.786.7223 or sign up at ConservationCenter.org/sprinkler to schedule. or Info @PACEpartners.com. Not a local Business Owner? Please support those local NEW DIRECTOR OF businesses displaying Green Business Recognition decals in their windows this coming winter! PLANNING & BUILDING SAFETY he City is pleased to welcome Robert Zuccaro as NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN the new Director of Planning and Building Safety. City Manager Malcolm Fleming stated"I'm sure Louisville D on't have suitable land for a garden?Join Lou- will benefit from Rob's significant experience and skill. He isville's newest community garden now open has demonstrated his ability in Cherry Hills Village to build at the corner of Lincoln trust and consensus among community interest groups. Avenue and Griffith Among many other accomplishments, his work led to Cherry Street. There are a few Hills adopting code changes to ensure construction of more plots remaining for the traditional home sizes, preservation of traditional streetscapes, 2016 season. If you are dark sky lighting regulations, and an incentive-based green building code program. He's earned high praise from everyone interested in a plot in .,,„ who is familiar with this work." In addition to his eight years this low cost, citizen- in Cherry Hills, Zuccaro worked as a Planner in Greenwood managed garden, please Village, and with Consensus Planning in Albuquerque, NM. email us at LoCoGardens@gmail.com. He also served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Ghana,Africa.Join us in welcoming Rob to Louisville. 1 June 2016 3