By Thomas J. Fox
"There was once by no means a city with a more true identify, notwithstanding it did not fairly realize it until eventually tragedy created a chance that citizens seized with head and heart!"
— invoice McKibben, writer Oil and Honey:The schooling of an not going Activist
Hope for a greener the United States . . . from the extreme neighborhood that made it a reality.
Green city U.S.A. recounts Greensburg’s inspiring tale of resilience, group, and sustainability which started at the night of could four, 2007, whilst catastrophe struck the quiet Kansas urban. A twister topping the entire scales touched down, and in a question of mins, Greensburg, which stood for greater than a hundred and twenty years, used to be destroyed.
Greensburg dedicated to reconstructing itself from the floor up whereas embracing eco-friendly expertise and development equipment, in addition to sunlight and wind strength. the hot Greensburg stands testomony to the energy and viability of sustainable group redevelopment and energy-efficient living.
Green city U.S.A. is a narrative of desire and opportunity—even within the face of stumbling blocks and difficulties—and offers a real-world proving flooring for sustainable ideas. eco-friendly city U.S.A. takes you thru the full reconstruction technique, from long term group restoration making plans for Greensburg, to the newest developments in eco-friendly fabrics and expertise, to the management and teambuilding essential to discover an success of this magnitude.
Every city could be a “green town.” Any group confronted with rebuilding after a usual catastrophe, making plans new municipal structures or faculties, upgrading retail or commercial facilities, or development houses can achieve beneficial perception from the instance of Greensburg, Kansas.
Green city U.S.A. is a useful instruction manual for civic leaders, involved electorate, enterprise proprietors, and someone who's a stakeholder in America’s sustainable destiny.
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Chapter 2 THE AFTERMATH / COMMITMENT TO GREEN REBUILDING Blessed with a unique opportunity, to create a strong community, devoted to family, fostering business, working together for future generations. —Greensburg Community Vision Statement, post-tornado Soon after the tornado had passed, many of those who could climb out of their shelters did so to take a look around. Scott Eller emerged from the closet he had shared with his daughters, using a cell phone for light. He was encouraged to find just a few holes in the bedroom roof.
The great strength and fortitude that residents have shown in rising from the wreckage is inspiring and bodes well for the future … Greensburg GreenTown is a not-for-profit organization being developed to help facilitate the rebuilding of Greensburg as an environmentally friendly or “green” community. There are myriad benefits to rebuilding as a green community; a model green community would be the first of its kind in the world. This would make Greensburg more viable economically due to increased tourism and the investment of individuals and businesses interested in green building and living.
However, this time, something was different. Laying aside differences in opinion and political beliefs, together the community agreed to start afresh with a new vision for their future. A green future. Lush with the promise of great days ahead. A city that would reflect their enduring values and a commitment to the generations to come. Our future is based on the decisions we make today. We can choose to follow the same path or, like the citizens of Greensburg, we can strive for a better tomorrow.