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19. Atlanta, GA

Inland Port Takes Steps

Atlanta, GA: Inland Port Takes Steps

Hotlanta? How about Greenlanta? The city leads the southeast in LEED-registered buildings—over 140 projects are currently seeking certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It also has a “no net loss” policy for its trees. One challenge to Atlanta: urban sprawl. Five hundred thousand Atlantans live in the city proper, while five million people are sprawled into the eight-county metro area. To remedy that, city planners are working on dense, transit-oriented development along Atlanta’s BeltLine, a 22-mile-long old railroad track that runs the perimeter of the city. Next on the agenda? Diversifying its energy portfolio.

Atlantans enjoying the sun at the city's Dogwood Festival. (Photo by Daniel Mayer)

Atlanta, GA: City Charts

City Study 2008: Atlanta Articles

Since When is a Growing Beltline Good?...

Since When is a Growing Beltline Good?...

Anyone who listens to doctors, personal trainers, and nutritionists is well aware that an expanding belt line is not a good thing. Unless, of course, you happen to be the city of Atlanta. If all goes as planned, the “Beltline” project, nicknamed for a set of unused railway tracks surrounding the city, will include light rail, 1,300 acres of new parks, affordable housing, and walking and cycling trails. Over the next 25 years, Atlanta residents can expect to see an estimated 2.8 billion dollars of investment surge into the old railway line, whose design is based on a Georgia Tech student’s master’s thesis.more »

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Here's some perspective on why the Peach State's capitol is leading on Green Building... they passed a "cool roofing" amendment to the state code in the mid-90s.

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Green Biz in Atlanta

Dekalb Farmers Market

Dekalb Farmers Market

A world market with all-natural, preservative-free specialty food products, organic produce, international foods, beverages, seafood, with deli, bakery and a restaurant.

4 star rating Review by Danielle T.

Mega fresh organics market

Here is a section by section break down of what to expect. Think of it as a goodness emporium. It's a World Market. If you're a foodie, this is your mecca. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: no credit cards, debit... more »

Five Seasons Brewery

Five Seasons Brewery

Brew Pub and Eatery Specializing in Organic and Local Ingredients

5 star rating Review by Frank B.

Great Brew Pub

Great Beers! Great Food? Great Atmosphere! Try the Salmon Entree and the beer sampler. If you like small brewed batches of beer, you will love this. more »

Life Grocery Natural Foods & Cafe

Life Grocery Natural Foods & Cafe

Complete selection of nutritious, wholesome groceries and fresh foods. Organic produce. Extensive supplement choices. Cafe Life featuring vegetarian organic selections and organic juice bar.

5 star rating Review by N L.

Vegan Heaven!

The Cafe is a god-send! I grew up enjoying BLT sandwiches and have missed them terribly since becoming vegan. Now I am in heaven having discovered this cafe's BLT's! Their Philly "steak" sandwich is... more »

Cities Compared
Red Mayors vs. Blue Mayors

Red Mayors vs. Blue Mayors

Is there any link between political affiliation and sustainability policy? We ran the numbers!

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Philadelphia is happy to be in good company among the top ten cities, but our goal for the next ranking is to break into the top five and ultimately become number one. Our plan is to become a strategic consumer, manager and producer of energy. The City will use a growing demand for conservation to drive our workforce investments and guide our job training. We also want every Philadelphian to have equitable access to healthy environments. This would include, for example, every person having to walk no more than 10 minutes to purchase healthy food. It's important for Philadelphia’s citizens, corporations and government to partner together to meet our sustainability goal of becoming the greenest city in America. —Mayor Michael Nutter, Philadelphia

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