Comments on: ‘Green’ for rent: apartments are a first for OC http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/ All things green in Orange County. Wed, 19 May 2010 22:46:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Green Mom http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1552 Green Mom Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:27:49 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1552 I'm really excited that more sustainable living spaces are even an option in the ever sprawling OC. Clearly, a great deal of thought and planning went into this project and they considered all of the sustainable options with regard to peoples priorities. The utilities will be much lower than comparable homes and living in a multi-family residential building which is in walking distance to many things is the greenest living investment. I can't wait to check it out! I’m really excited that more sustainable living spaces are even an option in the ever sprawling OC. Clearly, a great deal of thought and planning went into this project and they considered all of the sustainable options with regard to peoples priorities. The utilities will be much lower than comparable homes and living in a multi-family residential building which is in walking distance to many things is the greenest living investment. I can’t wait to check it out!

]]> By: thegreenevangel http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1470 thegreenevangel Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:09:15 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1470 It is true that here in OC, as in the rest of the nation and world, instances of "greenwashing" may occur. It is also true that those involved or responsible should be honest in their motives and intentions in what is presented to the public. Therefore, the perspectives of the so called "cynics" who have blogged are useful in giving a reality check on who really profits from such undertakings. Also, the perspective of the "fanatics" should not be ignored if they are willing to explore possibilities for a better life for themselves and the ones they love. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, and passion is respected from whichever side it comes. However, if we lose sight that we're all in this together, then nobody wins. True reasonability allows one person to differ from another in opinion yet have mutual respect for one another after having REALLY looked at the situation from the others viewpoint AND UNDERSTOOD that viewpoint. It is up to each individual to make sure there is room in their own selves for listening and understanding, peace and respectful resolution in service to one another. To not serve is to not live. It is true that here in OC, as in the rest of the nation and world, instances of “greenwashing” may occur. It is also true that those involved or responsible should be honest in their motives and intentions in what is presented to the public. Therefore, the perspectives of the so called “cynics” who have blogged are useful in giving a reality check on who really profits from such undertakings. Also, the perspective of the “fanatics” should not be ignored if they are willing to explore possibilities for a better life for themselves and the ones they love. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, and passion is respected from whichever side it comes. However, if we lose sight that we’re all in this together, then nobody wins. True reasonability allows one person to differ from another in opinion yet have mutual respect for one another after having REALLY looked at the situation from the others viewpoint AND UNDERSTOOD that viewpoint. It is up to each individual to make sure there is room in their own selves for listening and understanding, peace and respectful resolution in service to one another. To not serve is to not live.

]]> By: Nate http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1466 Nate Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:48:50 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1466 I agree with ttularc. Just because you want to make smart, green, often money-saving decisions doesn't mean you're a liberal tree-hugger. I agree with ttularc. Just because you want to make smart, green, often money-saving decisions doesn’t mean you’re a liberal tree-hugger.

]]> By: Climate change http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1436 Climate change Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:16:42 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1436 Climate change may or may not be happening. It is nevertheless our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth's resources. This apartment project appears to be making an effort to use recycled materials, divert waste from landfills, and use energy responsibly. Can't we celebrate that? Climate change may or may not be happening. It is nevertheless our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth’s resources. This apartment project appears to be making an effort to use recycled materials, divert waste from landfills, and use energy responsibly. Can’t we celebrate that?

]]> By: ttularc http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1434 ttularc Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:11:12 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1434 Wow, you are an amazing person. Actually, I am a card carrying Republican and I haven't seen his movie so the Al Gore reference doesn't really apply to me. Why don't you tell me exactly what would be wrong with less resource extraction, less energy use, clean energy, growing a portion of your own food, buying locally, and being a decent member of society? I just don't see an argument against moving towards a more sustainable society. Some polls show 85%, some show 40%, all are trending upwards. Get on board - and I am in the A/E industry so really I am doing what I can to make the world a little better. http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/poll20071114/ http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/26/opinion/polls/main2731709.shtml Wow, you are an amazing person. Actually, I am a card carrying Republican and I haven’t seen his movie so the Al Gore reference doesn’t really apply to me. Why don’t you tell me exactly what would be wrong with less resource extraction, less energy use, clean energy, growing a portion of your own food, buying locally, and being a decent member of society? I just don’t see an argument against moving towards a more sustainable society. Some polls show 85%, some show 40%, all are trending upwards. Get on board – and I am in the A/E industry so really I am doing what I can to make the world a little better.

http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/poll20071114/

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/26/opinion/polls/main2731709.shtml

]]> By: never ending fight for freedom http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1432 never ending fight for freedom Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:55:50 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1432 ttularc; YOU can do anything YOU like to "stop climate change", the fact is there is nothing anyone can do to make a d@*n bit of difference. So go have another glass of algor koolaid & go DO everything YOU can to save the planet, Just leave us out of your cult. 85%? you just pulled that # out of your ars. 85% of the people in your little cubical world maybe. ttularc;
YOU can do anything YOU like to “stop climate change”, the fact is there is nothing anyone can do to make a d@*n bit of difference.
So go have another glass of algor koolaid & go DO everything YOU can to save the planet, Just leave us out of your cult. 85%? you just pulled that # out of your ars. 85% of the people in your little cubical world maybe.

]]> By: ttularc http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1430 ttularc Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:24:01 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1430 85% or more of the population thinks that golobal warming is real - 100% of OC Register readers think that nobody should do anything about it. 85% or more of the population thinks that golobal warming is real – 100% of OC Register readers think that nobody should do anything about it.

]]> By: bpsqwerty http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1428 bpsqwerty Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:04:49 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1428 by the way if this is anything like the place I currently live (which at a glance, it is), the roof probably absorbs a lot of heat which means your apartment will be absorbing a lot of heat and you'll be running your air conditioner all day long. the author could have gone into some kind of detail explaining how or why this is beneficial. the diagram doesn't really tell us why a less reflective roof is good! by the way if this is anything like the place I currently live (which at a glance, it is), the roof probably absorbs a lot of heat which means your apartment will be absorbing a lot of heat and you’ll be running your air conditioner all day long. the author could have gone into some kind of detail explaining how or why this is beneficial. the diagram doesn’t really tell us why a less reflective roof is good!

]]> By: snarf http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1426 snarf Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:04:00 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1426 I'm sure their intentions are honorable, but $2950 for a 3 bedroom apt, $1600 for a one bedroom apt, in this economy? Would the demographic slice who could afford this rent have the time or interest in staking out a plot of land in the on-site community garden to grow crops or ornamental vegetation? Just a thought.... I’m sure their intentions are honorable, but $2950 for a 3 bedroom apt, $1600 for a one bedroom apt, in this economy? Would the demographic slice who could afford this rent have the time or interest in staking out a plot of land in the on-site community garden to grow crops or ornamental vegetation? Just a thought….

]]> By: Seriously? http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/22/green-for-rent-apartments-are-a-first-for-oc/3672/#comment-1424 Seriously? Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:02:10 +0000 http://greenoc.freedomblogging.com/?p=3672#comment-1424 Who hurt you people? Why do you have to be so cynical? OC gets its first development that's even thinking about using recycled materials and you have to pick and poke? Let's celebrate even the small steps. Come on, let's get together on this. Who hurt you people? Why do you have to be so cynical? OC gets its first development that’s even thinking about using recycled materials and you have to pick and poke? Let’s celebrate even the small steps. Come on, let’s get together on this.

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