Molly Blower

An Urban Planning student trying to make a positive impact on this world, with a cup of joe in hand at all times. Let's connect!

[Molly Blower @mollywithaplan]

Thesis reading quote of the day:
'If there could be such thing as sustainable development, disasters would represent a major threat to it, or a sign of its failure' -Kenneth Hewitt
#keepmeaccountable

[Molly Blower @mollywithaplan]

@steveleesj presenting at the UN Sustainable Development Goals Training Session, at Vancouver Island University. The day has been filled with informative discussions based around the topic of “taking action towards meeting the SDGs”, whatever form this may take. @SustDev

[Planetizen Courses @plnzcourses]

Climate action planning has never been more important. It's the responsibility of individuals and organizations to understand impact and that of planners to look to the future. https://t.co/lHshXAUIgB

[Molly Blower @mollywithaplan]

It’s a beautiful day to become a local Firesmart representative! Planners need to advocate for wildfire mitigation policies so that our communities can be proactive rather than reactive! @BCFireSmart @_PIBC

[Molly Blower @mollywithaplan]

THIS is why I love Victoria so much! #placemaking #sustainability

[City of Victoria @CityOfVictoria]

Have you seen the new seasonal baskets around the #yyj core? 🌿 They were constructed using local greens and repurposed baskets from the summer hanging baskets. On display until Jan 2020!

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

“Did you know that of $100 spent in a chain store, only $13 stays in the local economy? Of $100 spent at a locally owned store, $48 stays in the local economy.” A reminder of one reason to #ShopLocal as you start your #Christmas shopping.

[Céline Mionnet @celinemionnet]

“Housing is a resource not a commodity” @RUSSLewisham presenting an amazing community-led housing scheme and delivery model this morning @nlalondon #NLAhousing

[Kira Gill-Maher @Kira_GM_]

Opportunities to mitigate climate change is not limited to government and personal responsibility

We have a vital role to play in our workplaces & the private sector needs to be on board if we want to reduce our emissions according to the 2018 IPCC Special Report on 1.5C Warming