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The BuildAuthor: Podcast Taxi
Philadelphia author Joe Taylor Jr. interviews entrepreneurs and innovators about growing their companies, overcoming challenges, and finding the strength to bring new ideas to market. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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44. Stretch (featuring Shannon Binns of Sustain Charlotte)
Tuesday, 29 January, 2019
Managing change isn’t always easy. For industrial engineer and climate change policy expert Shannon Binns, the need to manage change became apparent when he moved to fast-growing Charlotte, North Carolina and observed a major lack of planning in the city’s sustainable growth plans.This observation inspired Shannon to start a journey of a thousand one-on-one conversations with locals about how the region was planning to handle a surge in population, business, and development. Sustain Charlotte was formed and the company quickly turned into the promise for a sustainable future in one of America’s fastest-growing metros. It’s the story of Sustain Charlotte on The Build.To view full transcript and expanded show notes: https://bit.ly/3LyGNjGKey Takeaways[1:32] All about Charlotte, North Carolina through the eyes of Shannon Binns.[4:33] Thinking about sustainability in one of America’s fastest-growing metros.[7:47] Turning a hobby concept into a team-run organization on a mission.[14:53] Funding a grant, membership, and consultation hybrid business model.[17:34] Upholding the original vision of Sustain Charlotte while navigating the company’s growth.[20:41] Natural demographic shifts that support the mission of Sustain Charlotte.[23:06] Playing the consequence-free convener role for a wide variety of stakeholders.[25:40] Conservation vs. sustainability and helping businesses understand the implications of both.[28:37] Looking ahead to the smart-growth future of Sustain Charlotte.[31:29] Starting up a similar effort in any community starts with one-on-one conversations.
