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View of Monterey BayWe are developing a regional vision, strategy and brand for the sustainable economy on the Central Coast of California.

By developing a vision shared across the region, we can identify larger opportunities and reduce risk for individual participants. By developing a strategy, we can help business, labor, government and academia realize the vision. By developing a brand, we can increase the impact of individual efforts, build shared equity, and attract outside direct investment.

Sustainable Salinas talks green building

Submitted by Spencer Critchley on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 06:12

From the Californian: The green building features of a planned Salinas apartment complex and of the new municipal pool were showcased to the public Wednesday at the first community event for Sustainable Salinas held at the Sherwood Community Center. 

TAMC picks light rail for Monterey, advances commuter rail for Salinas

Submitted by Spencer Critchley on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 06:07

From the Californian: The Transportation Agency of Monterey County chose light rail over rapid buses Wednesday for a 16-mile transit corridor between Monterey and Castroville. 

TAMC also voted to move ahead with a commuter rail line linking Salinas to San Jose in 2012.

Salinas extends carrot to Green Vehicles

Submitted by Spencer Critchley on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 05:58

From The Californian: The decision by electric car maker Green Vehicles to relocate to Salinas came in response to a tentative city incentives package worth about $450,000, plus enterprise zone tax benefits that have been available here since January. 

"In this competitive market, we want to do all we can to get a quality business that can generate jobs in this city," City Manager Artie Fields said.

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