In August, Denver's population will grow by 50,000 as 2008 Democratic National Convention takes hold. Residents will likely adjust their daily routines to make room for the clamoring politicians, media, delegates, and volunteers. Some will love it, some will hate it, but nobody can deny that the attention on Denver, and on the West, is good for the region.
Denver will also reap the benefits of an event that is trying very hard to give conventions a green name. Criticism of the efforts has been prevalent, but when the Convention packs up and leaves, Denver will be greener than it was before.
Earlier this year, Denver's Pepsi Center announced that it would be the first major sports arena in the U.S. to go carbon neutral. It'll do this in part by:
1. Purchasing enough renewable energy certificates to offset electricity
2. Offering preferred parking to hybrid vehicles
3. Supporting single-stream recycling
4. Installing 52 solar panels
The Green Meeting now points us to another lasting impact that event planners should pay attention to: the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center will be shooting for a Green Seal certification this year. It would be the first hotel in Colorado to obtain it.
The Green Meeting, by the way, just came on the scene in June. It is worth a look for all of you interested in green events.
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