Politics
Tybee Island City Council Strikes Again
At a time when we are witnessing what happens when greed and short-sightedness mix with lack of regulation and oversight, the Tybee Island City Council voted (again, last night) 4-2 to repeal the city’s shoreline protection ordinance. Since its passage in 1999, the city’s ordinance has provided a level of protection (from the negative impacts … Continue reading
Curious about bicycle commuting? Join your neighbors and give it a try on Friday
Bicycle commuting offers many benefits and not the least of them is a closer connection with changing seasons, a relationship with the world that is available these days mostly to farmers and others who spend the majority of their time outside. Except in the case of the bicycle commuter, he or she is able to … Continue reading
Red, White and Blue. And Green!
This post on Boing Boing led me to a wonderful gallery of high resolution images on the American Legion Web site. In the gallery are hundreds of posters used during World War II to encourage civilians to change their daily routines to aid in the war effort. The individual, who originally posted the link, suggested … Continue reading
A Collaborative Effort
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!) … Continue reading
Tony Thomas talks trash
I was recently watching a long-running reality television series on Comcast cable channel 8. TV Guide described the most recent episode of “Savannah City Council Meeting” as a “regular meeting of Savannah’s mayor and aldermen.” The episode I watched was taped before a live studio audience on July 17. Near the end, Tony Thomas—who joined … Continue reading
Imagination
Last night, creative city making champion Charles Landry spoke to a packed house. I had the pleasure of being in the audience along with most of the usual suspects (govt., real estate development, business, downtownies, a few artists & SCAD folk) . . . you were probably there too. He was worth standing up for, … Continue reading
On the Roads
Savannah resident Ardis Wood has an interesting letter to the editor in today’s SMN where she implores the Georgia Department of Transportation to actually work with (rather than around) the Sav/Chatham County MPO. I don’t know about all those politics (though I’m sure John could enlighten us), but I was struck by the conclusion of … Continue reading
GA Supreme Court Examines Scope of CMPA
Background: The Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (CMPA) states . . . This coastal marshlands resource system is costly, if not impossible, to reconstruct or rehabilitate once adversely affected by man. It is important to conserve this system for the present and future use and enjoyment of all citizens and visitors to our state. Activities and … Continue reading
Congressional hopeful to host “Open House on Energy and Environment,” Feb. 28
Bill Gillespie, who is running in Georgia’s First Congressional District invites, “economists, environmentalists and concerned citizens” to an event on Tybee Island, Feb. 28 from 7 – 9 p.m. On the table for discussion: “how to take action to protect our natural resources and how to move America toward an alternative energy economy.” It’s worth … Continue reading
