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Sustainability & Green MeetingsCarriage RidesExperience the leisurely pace of a carriage ride. They are a scenicand rustic way to tour the storied streets of the French Quarterwhile being entertained and enlightened on the city’s history by aknowledgeable driver. Carriages can be boarded on the DecaturStreet side of Jackson Square almost any hour of the day or they canbe chartered for special occasions and large parties. If you’d like,you can simply hail an empty carriage from the street.Naturally Green New OrleansNew Orleans is Naturally Green. Meet in New Orleans and reduceyour carbon footprint. The French Quarter, convention facilities, hotelsand world-famous food and entertainment are all minutes away byfoot. Not in the mood to walk? Enjoy an eco-friendly Streetcar ridealong the riverfront, travel down Canal Street to the end of the lineand explore Mid-City or take-in the scenery along the beautiful,historic St. Charles Avenue line.Let Us Help Write your Green PlanThe New Orleans CVB understands the importance of greenmeetings to your organization, and to our city. Our staff can help youincorporate green practices and resources into your meeting. Visitwww.neworleanscvb.com/meetings for more information on how wecan help you.TransportationGetting around New Orleans is easy and there are several ecofriendlyoptions to choose from. The compact geographic footprint ofthe city means an easy walk to and from some of our most famousofferings. Where else can you explore the European setting of theFrench Quarter, eat the best food anywhere, attend a conference atthe New Orleans Morial Convention Center and get back to your hotelall on foot? Only in Naturally Green New Orleans.StreetcarsEnjoy an eco-friendly Streetcar ride along the riverfront. Travel fromthe Convention Center to the end of the French Market on the RedCars, the Riverfront Line. There are many stops along the way to getoff and experience the European charm of the French Quarter. Youcan also travel down Canal Street to the end of the route to exploreMid-City and hang out with the locals. The St. Charles Avenue line,the oldest in the nation, originates downtown and then travels up St.Charles Avenue past some of the most beautiful scenery in the city.For fares and routes: http://norta.comErnest N. Morial Convention CenterENMCC is working to implement green strategies into the facility,and to individual meetings. ENMCC employs clean air practices,water conservation, recycling materials and reusable linens, foodconservation, and energy efficient lighting.HotelsNew Orleans is home to a number of environmentally responsiblehotels that employ such tactics as linen reuse options, timed lights,recycle baskets, using glass cups instead of plastic and puttingfluorescent light bulbs in guestrooms.Airport Shuttle New Orleans Earns RegionalAward for its Green Fleet PracticesThe official transportation provider of Louis Armstrong New OrleansInternational Airport, Airport Shuttle has earned industry honors asthe region’s Clean Fleet Leader from the Southeast Louisiana CleanFuel Partnership.Notable New Orleans Green InitiativesMake It Right builds safe, sustainable and affordable homes forworking families. We aim to be a catalyst for change in the buildingindustry in New Orleans and beyond. http://www.makeitrightnola.orgGreen Collaborative New OrleansThe Green Collaborative unites resources, people and ideas toprovide education, influence policy and accelerate sustainableeconomic and environmental prosperity for Greater New Orleanshttp://www.greencollaborativenola.comLet Us HelpWe’ve created a meeting plannerresources guide and assembledinformation on greening effortsfrom the City of New Orleansand the local hospitalitycommunity to help you withyour green initiatives. Visit www.neworleanscvb.com/meetingsIMEX AmericaOctober 15 - 17, 20132020 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130call (800) 672-6124 or visit our website www.neworleanscvb.com