Orlando Mayor Dyer Seeks Resident Input to Help the City Create the Next Phase of Environmental Goals

Orlando, FL – (October 11, 2012) – How do you green?  Do you have ideas on ways to preserve our environment for future generations?  Do you want more sustainability initiatives to save you money?

At Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s State of Downtown address on October 3, 2012, he announced the City’s launch of the next phase of Green Works Orlando which will engage more residents and businesses in the efforts to “go green.”  Mayor Dyer launched Green Works Orlando in 2007, and since then the City of Orlando has worked to become one of the greenest cities in America.  

One of the main community engagement efforts Mayor Dyer announced as part of this second phase includes an interactive forum hosted on www.GreenWorksOrlando.com, powered by the company Mind Mixer.  The interactive site provides questions that residents can answer, second the ideas of others or provide feedback as to how to continue to make Orlando a more sustainable and livable community.  These suggestions will be used as the foundation for Orlando’s future sustainability plans.

“We want to hear directly from our residents on ways they think Orlando can continue to innovate, conserve and protect our environment,” said Mayor Dyer.  “Your suggestions could play a key role in helping to shape future policies in our City and ensure Orlando remains one of the most environmentally-conscious cities in our country.” 

Not only will residents be able to express their thoughts and ideas through the interactive forum, participants will also have the opportunity to earn points and redeem them for rewards.  The “Rewards Store” will feature things like a tour inside the Lake Eola Fountain, an air boat ride at the Orlando Wetlands Park or an opportunity to choose the color of the Lake Eola Fountain for one night.

Go to www.greenworksorlando.com for more information about Green Works Orlando and to get involved in the City’s next phase of sustainability for our community. 

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