CUD global conference II

We're meeting in one of San Francisco's greenest buildings, the new Govt Services Administration Federal Government building.

Quite a controversial design, but a fascinating building.  Built from recycled concrete and steel, no air conditioning (all done through clever use of windows and through-drafts).  Here's a link to more information via Arup, who built the building - http://www.arup.com/americas/project.cfm?pageid=1618

Couple of other big messages so far - shifting sustainability outcomes is fuelled by the fundamental change from the traditional role of cities, which allow people to move to information; now we can take information to people.  And success is going to be a combination of policy leadership, market-driven innovation and individual empowerment.  And all driven by new ways to access ideas, information and knowledge.