Local Projects

Cultivating the Soil
Sustainable lifestyles in isolation are not sustainable. We need to have environments in which to interact and express these values. That will keep passionate residents engaged and excited about our city. It will also spread if eco-conscious individuals organize and become change agents in their various circles of influence.

We intend each seed project to be a replicable model upon which others can draw inspiration for what is possible in their own neighborhood or organization. Documentation is shared on the Home Page, removing hurdles for others to follow suit. Steal everything you see here!

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Urban Ambassadors is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving as your hub for sustainable living in Greater Des Moines. We help you clarify sustainability goals in 7 areas, connect you with local resources to meet those goals, and design local projects that grow the sustainability community for a healthier planet.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Greening 80/35 : 2011 SEED Project

Urban Ambassadors Representative for this project: Catherine Tone, catherine@urbanambassadors.org Your suggestions, ideas, and questions are welcome in the comments below:

Solar Generator : 2011 SEED Project

Urban Ambassadors Representative for this project: Derek Nelson, derek@urbanambassadors.org Your suggestions, ideas, and questions are welcome in the comments below:

Scavo Urban Garden : 2011 SEED Project

Urban Ambassadors Representative for this project: Drew Maifeld, drew@urbanambassadors.org Your suggestions, ideas, and questions are welcome in the comments below:

2011 SEED PROJECTS

The 2011 SEED PROJECTS were carefully selected and announced on Feb. 3rd 2011 at the First Quarter Membership Social at Foundry Coworking. 1. Scavo Urban Garden – Drew Maifeld, drew@urbanambassadors.org http://www.urbanambassadors.org/dsm/scavo 2. Solar Generator – Derek Nelson, derek@urbanambassadors.org http://www.urbanambassadors.org/dsm/solgen 3. … Continue reading

UPCOMING PROJECTS

Grameen Bank : 2012 SEED Project

Urban Ambassadors Representative for this project: Adam Hammes, adam@urbanambassadors.org Your suggestions, ideas, and questions are welcome in the comments below:

Sustainability Summer Camp : 2012 SEED Project

Urban Ambassadors Representative for this project: Drew Maifeld, drew@urbanambassadors.org Your suggestions, ideas, and questions are welcome in the comments below:

2012 SEED PROJECTS

The 2012 SEED PROJECTS have been carefully selected and are underway! Please see the links below to find out more about these projects or contact the Urban Ambassador listed below who is representing the project. 1. Grameen Bank – Adam … Continue reading

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