Preserving Savannah Neighborhoods launches Web site

By John Bennett

September 24, 2007

Preserving Savannah Neighborhoods now has a home on the Internet at psnsav.org. While the history page on the site is not populated, my understanding is that the group was originally organized to oppose the widening of DeRenne Avenue. Since that time, PSN members have broadened their efforts, bringing attention to the negative effects that road widening and construction projects have on neighborhoods across Savannah and Chatham County. Information posted on the new PSN site is congruent with broader sustainability efforts. The group supports expanded mass transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities and advocates the implementation of Context Sensitive Design and traffic calming measures. Among the group’s beliefs:

Cities are meant for people, not for cars. Free parking is not free. Alternative ways of moving people must receive priority emphasis.

and

Context Sensitive Design principles must prevail in road building. That is: A road must fit into the existing landscape rather than sacrificing the landscape to the road.

The group is hosting a candidates forum on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church and invites citizens to submit questions in advance by faxing them to 356-1808; mailing them to P.O. Box 14208, Savannah, GA 31416; or e-mailing them to info@psnsav.org. For verification purposes, questions should be accompanied by name, address and phone number.

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