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Atlanta well positioned to continue efforts to thrive in an rapidly changing world

July 1, 2018, 6:19 pm/3 Comments

By Guest Columnist STEPHANIE STUCKEY, a sustainability expert

In May 2016, Atlanta became the final city to be part of 100 Resilient Cities (“100 RC”), a program pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation to help cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social, and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21^st Century.

The Rockefeller network enables cities to increase the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems to survive, adapt, and thrive no matter what chronic stresses or acute shocks they face.

Tech’s future police headquarters designed to promote health of occupants

May 14, 2018, 4:20 pm/0 Comments

Georgia Tech’s planned police headquarters is designed to comply with a fairly new set of standards that aim to improve the health and wellness of those who spend time inside the building. In at least one instance, the standard is tighter than LEED standards.

Southface to recognize four leaders in sustainability at Greenprints program

March 7, 2018, 11:21 am/0 Comments

Southface is preparing to recognize four projects that embody the philosophy of sustainability that forms the foundation of the Fulcrum Awards, which are a highlight next week at Southface’s Greenprints program.

UN affiliate recognizes new regional center for sustainability in metro Atlanta

February 20, 2018, 12:49 pm/0 Comments

An affiliate of the United Nations has recognized a new Regional Center of Expertise in metro Atlanta as just the sixth such regional sustainability network in the United States. The RCE Greater Atlanta aims to advance education for sustainable development related to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, through smart sharing of information and collaborative programming among universities, governments, communities and the private sector.

Metro Atlanta ranks third in green buildings as Trump proposes to defund Energy Star Program

July 9, 2017, 4:32 pm/1 Comment

Metro Atlanta has climbed to third place on the fourth annual Green Building Adoption Index, an index led by CBRE, a real estate firm. But the big news appears in at the start of the executive summary – regarding the potential demise of the green building movement.

Atlanta poised to help Tech construct super-environmentally friendly building

June 11, 2017, 8:26 pm/0 Comments

Atlanta is entering the final stage of its role in helping Georgia Tech build what Tech bills as, “the most environmentally advanced education and research building ever constructed in the Southeast.” The city intends to sell an acre of land for the site of Tech’s planned Living Building.

All electricity used in Atlanta to be generated from renewables by 2035, says Atlanta City Council

May 2, 2017, 8:32 pm/13 Comments

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect new language about Georgia Power’s posture on renewable energy. // The Atlanta City Council has resolved that all the electricity used in the city shall be generated through renewable resources by 2035. Advocates said the victory sets the stage for a push to bring the issue of clean energy for transportation into this year’s city elections.

Tips on how to garden sustainably

February 19, 2017, 1:07 pm/5 Comments

By Guest Columnist SUSAN VARLAMOFF, the former director of the University of Georgia’s Office of Environmental Sciences in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and lifetime Master Gardener

Landscapes occupy vast swaths of land across urban and suburban areas in the U.S. and how we cultivate our gardens directly affects the surrounding environment. Since Atlanta is bisected by the Chattahoochee River, which serves as a drinking water source, runoff from the land directly impacts the river’s water quality. Misuse or overuse of fertilizers and pesticides can result in water contamination as these chemicals run off the land during rain events.

Solar panels laid atop road surface in pilot program at West Point visitor center

December 23, 2016, 10:12 am/3 Comments

Solar panels that can withstand the weight of vehicles were installed last week on the surface of the roadway at the Georgia Visitor Information Center in West Point. The energy will help power the information center.

Green infrastructure plan can link Atlanta’s HBCUs with Westside communities

December 19, 2016, 6:58 pm/6 Comments

Westside Atlanta represents the rise and fall and the impending revival of a community.

The historic core of the community is the Atlanta University Center, a consortium of historically-black colleges and universities. The consortium of the black colleges began in 1929.

“We were in the business of aspirations and dreams,” said Mary Schmidt Campbell, president of Spelman College.

Schools and Sprawl: The Impact of School Siting

November 20, 2016, 4:50 pm/2 Comments

By Guest Columnist KATHERINE MOORE, senior director of The Georgia Conservancy’s statewide Sustainable Growth program

This holiday season, I’m thankful for … an easier-than-normal commute.

School is out this week for Thanksgiving break, but if you’re like me, you may find yourself heading into the office at some point to escape from the excess of family time and turkey leftovers. With most metro-area schools deserted this week, you will no doubt enjoy a noticeably smoother and shorter commute.

Fulton County plans to nearly triple capacity of its sewage plant in Woodstock

November 3, 2016, 5:05 pm/0 Comments

As lawyers argue in a Washington courtroom over the distribution of water between Florida and Georgia, Fulton County is preparing to nearly triple the amount of treated sewage it dumps into a river that flows into Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico.

Birds of a feather flock together in briefs filed in Florida/Georgia river basin lawsuit

October 31, 2016, 5:05 pm/0 Comments

APALACHICOLA, FL. – There are no surprises in the groupings of organizations that submitted “friend of the court” briefs in the federal lawsuit filed by Florida against Georgia to get more water out of the Chattahoochee River basin. The hearing began Monday.

Business interests stuck together. Environmental groups stuck together.

Snapshot of the case history

October 31, 2016, 2:39 pm/0 Comments

By David Pendered Florida filed a lawsuit against Georgia in the U.S. Supreme Court after years of negotiations failed to resolve disputes over Georgia’s consumption of water from the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin. The hearing began Monday in a federal courthouse in Washington. Lawyers for both sides expect to take up to six weeks to present […]

Atlanta plans to refurbish green roof atop City Hall

October 28, 2016, 3:13 pm/2 Comments

Atlanta is in the early stages of renovating the green roof atop Atlanta City Hall. Plans call for more seating, the removal of invasive weeds and the installation of plants with a vibrant mix of colors and bloom times.

Energy efficiency, Clean Power Plan would cut consumer costs, reduce use of dirty fuel

September 11, 2016, 6:54 pm/7 Comments

By Guest Columnist MARILYN A. BROWN, a professor at Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy whose research focuses on energy, climate and environmental policy

In a year marked by ever deepening political divides, an unlikely consensus has formed between Georgia regulators and environmental advocates: energy bills must remain affordable as we transition to a low-carbon economy. My research on sustainable energy policies and the electric utility industry demonstrates that we can best achieve this result by using innovative tools already available to us.

Not playin Further...atlman Reed used the threat of "LA wants the Falcons ..." LA who LA Gear LA the city or LA Reid.... the above is as... –
On: Proposed ‘Gulch’ development designed to suppress car use, promote alternative transit

Not playin @atlman Put down the Reed/Bottoms bullet points along with their Kool aid.... The duo represent not of their own...instead they do the bidding of those... –
On: Proposed ‘Gulch’ development designed to suppress car use, promote alternative transit

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On: Proposed ‘Gulch’ development designed to suppress car use, promote alternative transit

Chris Johnston All of the wheeler dealers who worked for the City and its various appendages are uneasy and want to distance themselves from the situation. A... –
On: Ex-Atlanta Housing Authority CEO sends letter to Mayor Bottoms, looks to cleanse reputation

Chris Johnston This proposed development is “intended to suppress car use” but will provide 8,000 car parking spaces. I am rolling on the floor, laughing! How many... –
On: Proposed ‘Gulch’ development designed to suppress car use, promote alternative transit

Chris Johnston I was referring to City of Atlanta government that is dysfunctional and monumentally corrupt. Those thus far indicted and convicted are a small part of... –
On: Proposed ‘Gulch’ development designed to suppress car use, promote alternative transit

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