About

Sustainable Savannah is a Web site that tracks sustainability issues in Savannah, Georgia (and beyond). Transportation, land use, local farming and green building are all potential topics. The goal is to aggregate content about local events and projects, so there will be a central place to review everything that’s happening. The site is aimed at encouraging collaboration and information sharing between groups and individuals currently engaged in sustainability efforts. The site can also provide a snapshot of Savannah for green-minded people who are considering visiting or moving to to the area.

John R. Bennett

I work at the Savannah College of Art and Design as director of student media. I’m a member and past chairperson of Pedestrian Advocates of the Coastal Empire. I also serve on the Chatham Urban Transity Study Citizens Advisory Committee. I hold a bachelor’s degree in English from Valdosta State University, a master’s degree in higher education student affairs from Florida State University and a master’s degree in historic preservation from SCAD. I live in Chatham Crescent with my wife, two cats and two hermit crabs.

Betsey A. Brairton

On a day-to-day basis I do publications at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In addition, I enjoy word-related side work that helps me stretch my brain. From candy catalogs and tourist magazines to economic outlook journals, exhibition catalogs and brochures for prospective students, I write or edit and learn as I go. Originally from Rochester and Syracuse, New York, I have lived in Savannah almost 15 years. I am still in love with the place and want to keep it that way.