The Morning Call has selected the Rudis family of Lower Nazareth as a part of its "How Green is Our Valley?" project (read about it here).
Several children, a commute in excess of 50 miles, one SUV for local family outings and a concern for the environment led the Call to select the family.
It will be interesting to see how this project is reported.
2 comments:
The plight of this family is typical in the LV. That is, a house in the townships, long commutes, multi-generational family with diverse needs, etc.
What would also be interesting to see is a profile of another family - I think of the Felker-Quinns, formerly of Belvedere St.; now of West Bethlehem - who have been trying to live sustainably in the valley for years, biking wherever possible, making changes to their lifestyles to take the planet into consideration, etc.
The less this behavior is seen as radical or kooky, the better for a town like Nazareth, where there is still regular LANTA bus service and a walkable downtown.
Having grown up here, I wouldn't be able to comprehend not having a car, but through work I've met many city dwellers, particularly NYers who don't have one.
What I also found interesting is that the small space afforded one in a city like NY means shopping almost daily, reducing waste, and keeping 'things' to a minimum.
One of my friends there bikes almost everywhere, won't take a cab, but instead subway, or walks.
Now he is consciously environmentally friendly, but as we discuss ways to encourage downtown development, steps like walking, purchasing fresh food daily, etc. are good for the community, business, and ourselves.
I don't think radical changes are required by all (though the example is good to have and as you say shouldn't be perceived as 'off' or odd), but small steps can make a difference.
Thanks for the note.
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