Is this really what the ordinance says? To me the "outside of an insulated building" reads more like "you can't do this if you're doing it outside a building that could do the refrigeration without idling."
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This city ordinance makes sense to me. It seems energywise and eco-wise to limit idling as much as possible.
I guess that the ordinance is worded to get folks to off-load deliveries of perishables so that trucks do not need to idle.
I've loaded/unloaded a few trucks in my day. Some businesses are already set up to do this. Labor Unions might want to set up a pool of pros for other businesses to schedule for this kind of work if need be.
Sustainable business patterns make sense in the long run. This ordinance encourages that. Local government plays a big role in shaping the infrastructure and patterns of our city life, with livability, urban ecology, and even energy concerns in mind.
With this in mind, I went to the city of Chicago website and linked to a speech by Mayor Daly of Chicago to the American Institute of Architects about "The Chicago Standard." Here is an excerpt:
The Chicago Standard is an important part of our effort to make Chicago the most environmentally friendly city in the United States.
Since I became mayor, we've planted 400,000 trees. We've torn out the asphalt parking lots around our schools and created 100 campus parks. We've built 68 miles of landscaped medians on major streets. These projects are not only environmentally sound; they generally save money and they improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
And, best of all, when the buildings and public areas of our city are attractive and well maintained, it encourages people to improve their own homes and buildings - to plant flowers, pick up litter and encourage their neighbors to do the same. The bottom line is pride. When people are proud of their neighborhoods, and proud of their city, all sorts of good things will take place. A city is much more than just a collection of buildings......
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Sure, it is Mayoral rhetoric, but Chicago is creating a strong environmental standard in order to strengthen the city. I believe we must do the same.
I couldn't find the quote, but Mayor Daly's attitude has been "It is a privilege to live and work in Chicago. If you want to live and work here, we expect you to meet the most stringent environmental standards." I believe that this strengthens the city over the long run, it does not make it less business-friendly, less labor-friendly, or less resident-friendly. To the contrary, this attitude makes a city more attractive.
-- pedaling for peace and ecojustice from Lynhurst -- Gary Hoover
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