Sustainable Urban Housing Developer Carlton Brown and Urban Environmentalist Majora Carter to be Featured on Sundance Channel
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet" to Highlight Harlem's Newest Sustainable Condominium on Tuesday, April 24th at 9:00 PMHosted by Founder of Sustainable South Bronx Majora Carter
Majora Carter, host of Sundance Channel's THE GREEN
Carlton Brown on the site of his low-income sustainable housing project in Harlem as seen in the Sundance Channel original series "Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Build" airing as part of THE GREEN
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) - Carlton Brown, COO of Full Spectrum NY and developer of Kalahari, the sustainable luxury condominium in Central Harlem, will be featured on Sundance Channel's original series "Big Ideas For a Small Planet: Build" on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 9:00 PM EST. A specialist in sustainability and urban renewal, Mr. Brown will highlight Kalahari and his vision as a green design leader for projects spanning the nation. The evening is hosted by Brown's protégé, Executive Director and Founder of Sustainable South Bronx, Majora Carter.
"We've spent the last 10 years proving that developers can deliver quality housing that is both affordable and sustainable, and I am delighted to present Kalahari on 'Big Ideas for a Small Planet'," Mr. Brown commented. "Our vision as real estate developers is to provide people with the living and working environments they truly value."
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet," is a documentary series presenting the forward-thinking designers, products and processes that are on the leading edge of a new green world. Each episode revolves around a different green theme as it spotlights innovators or innovations that have the potential to transform our everyday lives. The individuals profiled range from scientists to fashion and product designers, entrepreneurs to first-time inventors. The series also features recurring expert commentators, including activists, scientists, writers, and environmental personalities who provide the big-picture context to each week's stories.
"Big Ideas for a Small Planet" airs as part of THE GREEN, a weekly primetime destination airing Tuesdays on Sundance Channel that focuses on environmental topics. With THE GREEN, Sundance Channel became the first television network in the United States to establish a major, regularly-scheduled programming destination dedicated entirely to the environment. THE GREEN reflects the current tipping point in public awareness about ecological issues and the trend towards environmentally sustainable approaches to modern living. The destination is designed to be both edifying and entertaining, with an emphasis on information, practical advice and community building.
Kalahari is a new, sustainable, mixed-income condominium located at 40 West 116th Street in Manhattan's vibrant Central Harlem neighborhood. Set for completion later this year, the development will include 249 homes and feature traditional African symbols and designs throughout, including the traditional Adinkra symbol that wraps the façade. Kalahari will also house community and cultural venues, consistent with the developers' vision of area-wide revitalization.
One of Manhattan's greenest residences to date, Kalahari utilizes wind-generated energy and on-site solar panels that supply an impressive 25 percent of the building's energy. The property also features a fresh-filtered air delivery system, purifying air quality at a constant rate. Energy-Star appliances paired with the unique features of the residence reduce energy consumption by 30% below the New York State Energy Code. It has also garnered a reputation as a top residential choice for residents seeking the best value in today's home buying market. Mr. Brown is also the only developer to serve on Mayor Bloomberg's prestigious Board of Long Term Planning and Sustainability.
Majora Carter is an award-winning community activist/organizer and life-long resident of the Hunts Point community in the South Bronx. She is the founder and executive director of Sustainable South Bronx, a community organization dedicated to the implementation of sustainable development projects for the South Bronx that are informed by the needs of community and values of environmental justice. She has conceived and raised funds for key community projects including the South Bronx Greenway, a bicycle/pedestrian greenway along the South Bronx River, and the Hunts Point Riverside Park, the first South Bronx waterfront park in 60 years. Carter has received numerous honors for her work, including the 2007 NYU Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, the 2006 Lewis Rudin Award for Public Service and the 2002 Union Square Award from the Fund for the City of New York. She was named a 2005 Fellow of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Majora is a graduate of PS 48, IS 74, the Bronx High School of Science, Wesleyan University (BA) and New York University (MFA).
The "Big Ideas for a Small Planet: Build" episode airing on April 24th features three different "green" homes that prove comfort and style are quite compatible with low-impact building practices. The minds behind these residences are Michelle Kaufman, architect and creator of the prefab Glidehouse modular house; Carlton Brown, a visionary real estate developer bringing green buildings and amenities to low-income neighborhoods including Harlem; and Mitchell Joachim graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who is working on the Fab Tree Hab, a home grown from living trees.
About Full Spectrum NY
Full Spectrum NY is a community sustainability development organization, specializing in live/work/shop environments; creating habitats for people of varying income levels; helping cities create new jobs; designing spaces with environmental sustainability in mind and making use of renewable resources; and lowering the use and cost of energy consumption. The firm seeks to provide economic sustainability throughout the Tri-State Area by working within public-private partnerships whose goals are to increase the tax roll of local governments as well as solid equity and debt investors with access to institutional grade investment resources. www.fullspectrumny.com
About Sundance Channel
Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold, uncompromising and irreverent, Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries, and original programs, all unedited and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, Showtime Networks Inc. and Robert Redford. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression. Sundance Channel's website address is www.sundancechannel.com
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