By now, you’ve read the reports about the city’s new Thrive Initiative. The public announcement and pledge is an important first step in moving the city toward a more (environmentally) sustainable future.
The even better news is that there are is a lot of opportunity for citizens (that means you!) and local organizations (and you!) […]

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Tonight’s City of Savannah town hall meeting served as a launch, of a sort. Introduced was the city’s “Thrive: Environment • Economy • Community” theme. During the meeting, the mayor and city council publicly took the “Thrive Pledge.” It reads:
“I will strive to understand the social and environmental consequences of my actions and pledge to […]

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An Aug. 20 meeting at the Savannah Civic Center will, “present background information on current environmental initiatives, including our organization’s goals to reduce carbon emissions and the upcoming launch of curbside recycling,” according to the city’s Web site. In addition, “Citizens are encouraged to share their ideas and pledge to make changes in their own […]

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In yesterday’s Savannah City Council Meeting, a 10 year contract with Pratt Recycling was approved. SCAD’s student newspaper offered the first comprehensive report on the council vote. The Savannah Morning News followed this morning.

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I admit I was happy to see the dreadful City Market Parking garage demolished. It sat like a giant concrete machine gun battery right in the middle of one of Savannah’s busiest commercial and entertainment areas. And I’m excited about the plans for Ellis Square.
Still, I can’t help but note the figures reported by local […]

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