Don't get me wrong, I love the planet, but I dont always agree with sustainability guidelines. But, I do see the need for them as time goes on, so I'm always willing to accept the challenge...
That being said...Can they NOT show/illustrate what "said Guidelines" are? I work in architecture and we constantly deal with jurisdictions that have different guidelines/requirements on minimum and maximum types of sustanable material and methods of construction. So, we review those requirements, then apply them to the proposed design to the client. In short, we're basically telling the client "ok, we have some rules we have to go by, so here's what we CAN do....
But UNT just seems to put out the Optics of "well, no use even trying....lets forget the whole damn thing, just not worth it..."
REALLY UNT? It's a PARADE....It's not a "Green-Building/LEED certified 100 million dollar addition to the Tokyo International Airport. It's 3 hours of a marching band and people pulling flatbed trailers with kids throwing terrible candy to spectators...
I'm sure I might be over-simplifying the issue, because I don't have all the details....But for the love of GAWD, give us the details. It my experience, there is ALWAYS a work-around...
Every College has a Homecoming...(yes, even those without football programs) But I'd dare to say ALL of them with football programs are having a parade..
My question is, how many colleges/universities, in the State of Texas, are deciding to forgo a Homecoming Parade this year? My guess UNT will be the ONLY school to just skip this tradition, because it's easier....
This is one of those "little things" that UNT does, that doesnt seem like much, but adds up to us not looking like a legit program, or getting student body involved, or connecting with the community. May not seem like a big deal, but alot of little things, add up to big things eventually.
Do better, UNT...