One of the results of the 2011 GLUE conference (which was amazing!) was a committee of folks working on creating [roughly] quarterly simultaneous physical meetups in GLUE cities which would be linked virtually. The goal is to keep momentum going between GLUE conferences, as well as meet others to eat and drink together.

Today we're pleased to highlight two site visits for conference goers that focus on different elements of urban agriculture.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be sharing some of the amazing things we have planned for the GLUE conference (which, by the way, is in about THREE WEEKS -- are you registered yet?).

Seriously, we don't think our new T-shirts could get any cooler.

I mean, are you kidding me with the skyline--linking together all the most prominent features of our cities' silhouettes?!  And the industrial plumes that, upon closer inspection, reveal themselves to be leafy and green?

Registration for GLUE's 4th annual conference is OPEN!

On September 15-17, 2011, Green-Lighting Neighborhoods will bring a spotlight to neighborhood-based and neighbor-led solutions on issues of water, rebuilding neighborhoods, and greening our communities and jobs. 

With speakers presenting best practices, and lots of time dedication to participant-driven conversation, this promises to be our most impactful conference yet.

The I Will Stay If... campaign, which collects and shares your vision for a more successful city, a city where you'll be committed to staying, is coming to Port Huron, Michigan!

On April 21, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., you can visit the Vintage Tavern to add your face--and voice--to the campaign.  Please help us tell our leaders what YOU need to stay in Port Huron.  Thanks so mu

GLUE has now created a Facebook Fan Page, where we will be posting a ton of information and asking for your input about the region's burning questions.

Buffalo tailgate party is coming to Times Square on Saturday, November 13th! The fourth annual "Buffalo Takes Manhattan" tailgate will benefit PUSH Buffalo, a group of community organizers working to make affordable housing a reality in Buffalo. This year's honoree and special guest is Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Steve Mesler, a Buffalonian with a strong commitment to community service and his hometown.

Here are some new and exciting party developments:

--Two new powerful film shorts about Buffalo will receive their NYC premieres at 7:30 PM. The first was produced by the Convention and Visitors bureau in conjunction with Buffalo's preservation community and features stunning aerial footage of Buffalo. The second chronicles organizations, including PUSH, on the edge of the urban sustainability movement.

--Several leading Buffalo artists, including Julian Montague, will show work at the party.

--A date with Steve Mesler, our honoree, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

--Thanks to our sponsors, we will have plenty of Buffalo's two favorite beers-Labatts and Flying Bison-on hand.

Come celebrate a year of amazing successes in Buffalo's neighborhoods, as featured on Extreme Makeover!

The election is over and now the hard work of governing begins. The Center for Michigan and Business Leaders for Michigan is hosting a statewide agenda-setting conference on Monday, December 13 at the Raddison Hotel in downtown Lansing. This