As you may have noticed, there haven't been any posts on Sustainable Alpharetta in some time. I have been completely overwhelmed lately and unfortunately this blog has languished as a result.
In an effort to keep this thing going I would love to bring on a few people to help out if possible. A commitment as small as one article per month is all that is needed if we could get just a handful of people to write.
If you are interested or know anyone that may be please contact me on Twitter @mdlorey or send me an email at mdlorey (at) sustainablealpharetta (dot) com
Alpharetta is now a Green Community
Information provided by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
The cities of Alpharetta and Decatur, along with Cobb County, were the first three communities to qualify for Green Communities Certification from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The local governments earned their certifications by implementing sustainability practices and policies in 10 categories, ranging from energy efficiency and green building to transportation and water efficiency.
Cobb County earned certification at the Silver level, and the cities of Alpharetta and Decatur each earned Bronze level certification. ARC presented the certifications to Commission Chairman Sam Olens of Cobb County, Mayor Arthur Letchas of Alpharetta and Mayor Bill Floyd of Decatur.
ARC launched the Green Communities program to foster greater environmental stewardship by recognizing local governments that invest in programs leading to a more sustainable Atlanta region. ARC’s Green Communities program is the only program in the country that seeks to transform a region by promoting sustainability through a “green” certification program for local governments.
“We congratulate the elected officials and staff of Alpharetta, Decatur and Cobb for earning Green Communities certification and for their commitment to sustainability,” said Chick Krautler, ARC director. “Their leadership in reducing local government’s environmental impact is helping to create a greener region.”
Alpharetta
The Alpharetta City Council adopted the Alpharetta Green City Program in early 2009 as a comprehensive document for all the city’s sustainable policies and practices. A variety of measures are incorporated in the Green City Program, including LEED or EnergyStar® certification for all new local government buildings, a green fleet policy, “green” purchasing policies and more. One notable achievement is the city’s Rock Mill Park which incorporates stormwater best management practices and environmental education materials throughout the park. The park includes enhanced swales, marsh areas, rain gardens and a green roof pavilion. The city’s water conservation requirement for new construction, which mandates that any project within the city limits demonstrate how it will reduce water consumption by at least 10 percent to receive a permit, is another noteworthy achievement. Other measures implemented by the City of Alpharetta are community incentives for green building and WaterSense® homes, a commercial recycling requirement, installation of LED bulbs in all traffic signals and a no-idling policy for government vehicles.
Alpharetta, Decatur earn Green Communities Certification
Cobb County earned certification at the Silver level, and the cities of Alpharetta and Decatur each earned Bronze level certification. ARC presented the certifications to Commission Chairman Sam Olens of Cobb County, Mayor Arthur Letchas of Alpharetta and Mayor Bill Floyd of Decatur.
ARC launched the Green Communities program to foster greater environmental stewardship by recognizing local governments that invest in programs leading to a more sustainable Atlanta region. ARC’s Green Communities program is the only program in the country that seeks to transform a region by promoting sustainability through a “green” certification program for local governments.
“We congratulate the elected officials and staff of Alpharetta, Decatur and Cobb for earning Green Communities certification and for their commitment to sustainability,” said Chick Krautler, ARC director. “Their leadership in reducing local government’s environmental impact is helping to create a greener region.”
Alpharetta
The Alpharetta City Council adopted the Alpharetta Green City Program in early 2009 as a comprehensive document for all the city’s sustainable policies and practices. A variety of measures are incorporated in the Green City Program, including LEED or EnergyStar® certification for all new local government buildings, a green fleet policy, “green” purchasing policies and more. One notable achievement is the city’s Rock Mill Park which incorporates stormwater best management practices and environmental education materials throughout the park. The park includes enhanced swales, marsh areas, rain gardens and a green roof pavilion. The city’s water conservation requirement for new construction, which mandates that any project within the city limits demonstrate how it will reduce water consumption by at least 10 percent to receive a permit, is another noteworthy achievement. Other measures implemented by the City of Alpharetta are community incentives for green building and WaterSense® homes, a commercial recycling requirement, installation of LED bulbs in all traffic signals and a no-idling policy for government vehicles.
Alpharetta, Decatur earn Green Communities Certification
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
This Week at Cane Creek
Labels:
Cane Creek Farm,
Comminity Supported Agriculture,
CSA,
Local
This week brings a lot more tomatoes...Lynn and her crew harvested over 400 pounds worth on Tuesday. Luckily I found a great way to use a bunch of yellow tomatoes (recipe below) and actually bought 4 1/2 pounds of extra yellow tomatoes this week, bringing my total haul to almost 10 pounds. Summer squash, a few peppers, green onions, cucumbers, and garlic rounded out the share.
Now on to the recipes:
Yellow Tomato Soup
Potato, Squash, and Goat Cheese Gratin
Chicken-and-Brie Sandwich with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
(Image: Elizabeth Passarella)
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Slow Food, Pro Food, Mo Food
Over the past month or so there has been a discussion brewing online around the topic of "Pro Food". This phrase was coined by Rob Smart in a blog post titled "Pro Food is..." on his Every Kitchen Table blog. The story way re-posted over on the Huffington Post and online discussions have ensued on blogs and on twitter (#profood).
The latest notable blog post (Slow Food, Pro Food, Mo Food) is from Nature's Harmony Farm in Elberton, GA. Tim from Nature's Harmony does a wonderful job responding to Smart's Pro Food idea and further expanding it.
Read the blog posts, follow the discussions, and participate in a discussion that could grow into something much larger.
Slow Food, Pro Food, Mo Food
Nature's Harmony Farm
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
This Week at Cane Creek
The rains have returned to Cane Creek and the plants are looking great. This week I will be getting a LOT of heirloom tomatoes (just like last week) in all shapes, sizes and colors.
Here is a list of what we are getting this week:
- Summer Squash
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Green Onions
- Lettuce
- Blueberries
- Potatoes
- Peppers
- Italian Flat Beans
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Pro Food is...
Labels:
Cooking,
food,
food security
Rob Smart, a food entrepreneur, defines a new term for eaters
Pro Food is:
Pro Food is:
- Pro Farm
- Pro Consumer
- Pro Cooking
- Pro Eating
- Community-Oriented
- Entrepreneurial
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
This Week at Cane Creek
The first blueberries of the season are arriving as well as the first tomatoes grown outside the hoop house. The farm is drying up (if you have ever been there you will know that the opposite is usually the problem) and seems to keep missing the isolated storms that soak nearby areas.
Here is a list of what we are getting this week:
- Summer Squash
- Green Onions
- Kale or Chard
- Green, Yellow, and Purple Beans
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Napa Cabbage
- Blueberries
- Potatoes
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