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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