82 Profiting from the Peak

How and why has Colorado Springs grown to be the second largest city in Colorado, and what are the environmental implications of this? John Harner, author of the new book, Profiting from the Peak, shares highlights from the book. Harner is a professor of Geography at UCCS. LINKS: Speaker’s Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/harner_podcast.pdf Profiting from the Peak: Landscape and Liberty in Colorado Springs – by John Harner https://upcolorado.com/university-press-of-colorado/item/4028-profiting-from-the-peak Video – John Harner presentation at UrbanCOS Series in 2020 https://youtu.be/GN9oQU35S-U Lost & Preserved in Colorado SpringsEpisode of Colorado Experience series by Rocky Mountain PBS https://youtu.be/q09ALRrY6Dw This program was an encore presentation of the September 24, 2021 meeting of the Pikes Peak Environmental Forum. The Forum informs the community in Colorado Springs on issues of environmental import. Our monthly luncheon meeting topics have ranged from how earthquakes can predict weather events to sustainable energy solutions. Each month we learn something we weren’t necessarily aware we needed to know, but in broadening our knowledge, we deepen our understanding of, and our connection to, the world. The Forum is taking a break following its October, 2021 meeting. Learn about future plans or luncheons at our Facebook page, or contact us to be put on the email list for updates as we evaluate our future. Environmental Forum Sponsors: Art of Engineering Black Hills Energy Miriam's Place Becky the Gardener Environmental Compliance Systems Old Town Bike Shop The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Colorado Springs Office of Innovation Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Pikes Peak Environmental Forum Pikes Peak Permaculture Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode: