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New Discovery Center at the Chattahoochee Nature Center PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 25 June 2009 23:15

CNC Discovery Center and Ben Brady Lakeside PavilionProviding a drinking water source for more than 3.5 million people, including 60 percent of metro Atlantans, the Chattahoochee River is critical to the continued success and prosperity of the region. With the June 20 opening of the Discovery Center at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, the community – adults and children alike – gains access to a sustainably designed interpretive center that brings to life the important, necessary and timely story of understanding and protecting the Chattahoochee River watershed.
 
Designed by architecture firm Lord, Aeck & Sargent, the 10,000-square-foot Discovery Center and nearby 4,000-square-foot Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion were termed “frugal smart” after early meetings between Lord, Aeck & Sargent and the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) determined that economical, standard building components would be used in inventive and efficient ways to show good stewardship at the non-profit organization.  Photos by: © 2009 Jonathan Hillyer / Atlanta

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Sustainable Atlanta Releases information on final draft of ASBO PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 19 June 2009 18:54

Sustainable Atlanta has been working on a Sustainable Building Ordinance for the City of Atlanta. The final draft is ready. Here is the public letter explaining where the draft stands.

Dear Stakeholder,

Thank you for your continued contributions to the development of the proposed Atlanta Sustainable Building Ordinance(ASBO).  Our Workgroup has been working diligently with various stakeholders and officials from the City of Atlanta to incorporate your suggestions and complete the final revisions of the proposed ordinance.

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Georgia Resident Plans to Find New Planet Instead of Recycling PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 05:06

New statewide education campaign kicks off with unique approach spotlighting non-recyclers

I don't recycleGeorgia non-recycler, Tommy Krenshaw, reaches star status this week as he and his reason for not recycling take center stage in a new statewide education campaign. Those who know Tommy will not be surprised that he is receiving notoriety. He proudly proclaims to all who will listen that he will find a new planet when this one fills up with the materials he and others like him refuse to recycle. He has also taken to wearing his non-recycler status on his T-shirt, in case you missed his excuse.
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