The first meeting of the Cape Fear Green Building Alliance in 2008. Resea Willis spoke about a group she started in Brunswick County called Brunswick Housing Opportunities (BHO). She did her part during the meeting by mezmorizing the audience with a presentation style that was clear and engaging. Her purpose was to educate stakeholders about the housing crisis for working people - where those who work in the community can't live in the community due to high housing costs; and the systems / attitudes / concepts that perpetuate and inflame this crisis.
CFGBA meetings are held in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina at "The Balcony", Front & Dock St, above Roudabush Cafe. There was quite a turn out of more than 40 people, I would say.
Resea Willis dazzled with style and substance. Telling stories that clearly outlined the housing shortage and the challenges to finding a solution.
After the presentation, a good discussion formed around planned communities and what makes a good sustainable community - and how to make it happen. Good working communities were mentioned that are established in Western North Carolina.
The board of CFGBA with Alan Held and the speaker from Brunswick Housing Opportunities, Rissa Willis .
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