We’d like you to meet Scott McGowan, One Planet Champion for our 7th One Planet Principle, Local and Sustainable Food. We asked him why he got involved with Grow and to share his thoughts on the One Planet program. Here is his response. I decided to get involved in the Grow project after meeting Jonathan […]
Our neighbor, the Peacock Family Center has given us permission to repost a Thanksgiving message written by one of their teachers. Peacock provides family support and services for the greater Bainbridge Community. When we read this post in their monthly newsletter, we were struck by the wonderful reminder of gratitude. So often in our busy lives […]
By Scott McGowan Three years ago, I participated in my first PARK(ing) Day – an annual, open sourced global event in which people from all walks of life temporarily transform parking spaces into public places. That day forever changed the way I view how space is utilized in an urban setting. Over the course of the […]
The following is part of our Five Minute Lifestyle series. Living at Grow Community makes getting out your car easy with all of your local amenities and transportation needs met within a quick 5 minute walk or bike ride away. Our Five Minute Lifestyle posts are dedicated to spotlighting nearby local businesses, transportation options for residents, community […]
November 15th 2012, 6-9pm Daybreak Star Cultural Center 3801 West Government Way Grow Community has been nominated for the 2012 Sustainability Leadership Award! The award dinner is on November 15 and will recognize change agents of the Puget Sound region – community nominated businesses, organizations, and one ex ceptional individual for their leadership, innovation and […]
November 7th 2012, 7-9pm the HUB, Seattle – Pioneer Square Have you heard about Grow Community? A net-zero One Planet community under construction on Bainbridge Island. Want to learn more? Thinking about living here? Join us for a positive evening of connection: drink some wine, eat some cheese, and partake in some stimulating conversation. NOVEMBER […]
Click here for Part 2 of our Grow Solar Series, where we talk about the energy efficiency measures we’ve taken to make solar power feasible in each home. When we set out to build Grow Community, we committed to creating a One Planet community that would allow its residents to live a zero carbon lifestyle […]
Tuesday, October 23rd 2012, 7 – 8.30pm Bainbridge Island Public Library The Bainbridge Library and Housing Resources Board Community Land Trust are sponsoring a “Home at the Library” speakers series that explores how diverse housing builds community. This month: Green, Energy Efficient Homes, a conversation about building the future with intention. The smartest investment in […]
Bainbridge Island’s Net Zero Community Homes Open For Tours By Susan DeFreitas Sick of the traffic in Seattle, and dreaming of the low-impact, car-free lifestyle? Serious about growing food, but lacking in large-scale farming ambitions? Consider a tour of one of new model homes that have recently opened their doors in Grow Community, a new net-zero energy development […]
Monday, October 22nd 2012, 10am Grow Model Homes, Bainbridge Island Fall is upon us. In celebration of the season children from our wonderful neighborhood daycare, Peacock Family Center, will be joining the Grow Team to carve pumpkins. Come by the model homes later in the week to view their creations, and stop by for some […]
Grow Community is an urban Net Zero neighborhood on Bainbridge Island, just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. With beautifully designed solar-powered homes, shared community gardens and clean transportation options, Grow allows all generations to enjoy a high-quality and healthy lifestyle.
