Tracking sustainability news and events in Savannah, Georgia (and beyond)
Category
Preservation
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05.15.07Gone and too often forgottenWith Savannah's large inventory of fine historic buildings it's easy to forget just how many have been sacrificed to make way for civic "improvements" such as interstate flyovers and parking garages. Remembering what's been lost is instructive today as the threat to city's sense of place is perhaps greater now than at any time since the birth of Savannah's preservation movement. The importance of historic structures and public spaces is amplified when we consider what's already been sacrificed in the name of progress. How much more disruption of the urban fabric are we willing to accept in order to ...
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Transportation, land use, local farming and green building are all potential topics for Sustainable Savannah. 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 the area.
