In 2007, Mayor Chuck Reed asked children (13 years old or under) throughout San Jose to submit their creative interpretations of the ten Green Vision Goals. Through a process that included the Mayor's Office and each Council Office, the ten finalists were selected.
Winners led the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2008 Community Breakfast featuring the State of the City Address. The ten artists recieved four tickets to both the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Rosicrucian Egyptian Musuem, generously donated by each organization.
We appreciate the time and effort from everyone who submitted artwork. We encourage you to continue to think about environmental issues and the steps your family can take to limit our impact on the planet.
Art Contest Winners
GOAL #1 - Create 25,000 Clean Tech jobs as the World Center of Clean Tech Innovation
"Going Green" by Jennifer, Age 13, Moreland Middle School
GOAL #2 - Reduce per capita energy use by 50 percent
"A New Kind of Light" by Hannah, Age 9, Almaden Country School
GOAL #3 - Receive 100 percent of our electrical power from clean renewable sources
"Natural Powers" by Maren, Age 10, Almaden Country School
GOAL #4 - Build or retrofit 50 million square feet of green buildings
"Energy-Efficient" by Cole, Age 11, Union Middle School
GOAL #5 - Divert 100 percent of the waste from our landfill and convert waste to energy
"Which World Do You Want?" by Hyeongshin, Age 8, Parkview Elementary School
GOAL #6 - Recycle or beneficially reuse 100 percent of our wastewater (100 million gallons per day)
"Recycle Water" by Ashley, Age 9, Almaden Country School
GOAL #7 - Adopt a General Plan with measurable standards for sustainable development
"Me and My Family" by Nicholas, Age 9, Almaden Country School
GOAL #8 - Ensure that 100 percent of public fleet vehicles run on alternative fuels
"Talking Cars?!?" by Abigail, Age 11, Evergreen Elementary School
GOAL #9 - Plant 100,000 new trees and replace 100 percent of our streetlights with smart, zero-emission lighting
Untitled by Kelsey, Age 9, Almaden Country School
GOAL #10 - Create 100 miles of interconnected trails
"Welcome to the 100 Mile City" by Markus, Age 10, Almaden Country School
Click Here for a copy of the San Jose Green Vision
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