The End of Suburbia screens in Richmond
The End of Suburbia explores the North American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era when the global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply.
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Updated: January 06, 2010 9:29 AM
Can the City of Richmond continue to grow as it has done in the past when oil was cheap and plentiful? Are there limits to how many people can live here? Is the city being planned with all this in mind?
Join fellow residents at the free screening of The End of Suburbia at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Residents for a Truly Sustainable City and Transition Town Richmond are presenting the film and hope it will provoke some questions, particularly at a time when the City of Richmond is reviewing its Official Community Plan.
An excerpt from the film’s website states, “Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. The End of Suburbia explores the (North) American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era when the global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply for the first time in history.”
The film has been made available through a donation by the Richmond Food Security Society to the Richmond Public Library. Residents who would like to see the movie but cannot attend will be able to borrow the film from the library’s catalogue.
Residents for a Truly Sustainable City and Transition Town Richmond are both local organizations that promote a healthy, resilient community. For more information about either group, contact Arzeena Hamir at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca or at 604-727-9728
