By Laura Turner Seydel It’s hard to explain our fascination with Hollywood celebrities, but there are certainly a few of environmentally minded celebs that deserve our attention. Using their popular status for the betterment of our planet, the below actors and actresses are fighting for what they believe in and inspiring others to follow in […]
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Finding Sanctuary: Local designer creates oasis
By Timothy George One River Place is a unique community perfectly situated on the Chattahoochee and surrounded by the great outdoors. It is mere minutes from the city, and in the center of “away from it all.” The development features three home options: Townhomes, River House, and Sanctuary. The most luxurious is Sanctuary, which is […]
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Gardening: The time for sustainable landscaping is now
By Walt Harrison In the mid-1990s, the southeast region including Atlanta suffered through several severe droughts. As I’m writing this article, we seem to be in yet another period of little or no rain and this brings to mind the impact of drought not only on people involved in the horticultural industry but all of […]
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Renovation Coach: Add outdoor interest to your home
By Jesse Morado Sprucing up your back yard, deck, walkway or drive with an arbor, pergola or trellis can add quite a bit of interest and appeal to your home. If you’re handy and seek a weekend project, building any of these can be fun and typically accomplished over one or two weekends. Adding an […]
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Urban Coop Tour is Sept. 24-25
Chicken lovers mark your calendars! The fourth annual Urban Coup Tour returns Sept. 24-25 from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Backyard chickens are in more and more Intown neighborhoods with families, community gardens and neighborhood co-ops getting in on the action. The dual benefits of farm fresh eggs as well as the experience of […]
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Car-Free Day in Decatur is Sept. 21
Wednesday, Sept. 21 is Car-Free Day in Decatur and the community is invited to gather at the Community Bandstand during the Blue Sky Concert for a special celebration from noon until 1 p.m. Decatur Active Living will be giving out special Car-Free Day stickers and tattoos to those who walk, bike or carpool to the […]
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Downtown Urban Farm Competition Announced
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Wal-Mart representatives and officials from the Office of Sustainability and Sustainable Atlanta have announced a competition to design an urban farm on a vacant lot across from City Hall. The Trinity Avenue Urban Farm Design Competition will support the city’s effort in establishing an effective and inspirational model for urban agriculture […]
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Location, location, location: Walkable communities
By Shandra Hill Smith You can get to nearby shops, schools, eateries and entertainment — all without a car. And some studies show you’re happier as a result. A number of Intown walkable communities certainly want to leave you smiling. These condominiums and townhomes are all about location — and the features each offers, of […]
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Gardening: Think Fall, Dream Spring
By Walt Harrison Writing an article for publication usually means submitting the article, sometimes months, before the public might actually read it. When writing a garden column, the challenge is to find a topic that is appropriate when the paper hits the streets. So, I’m sitting here in the middle of what has been a […]
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Green Insider: Go Green, Go Dry Clean
By Laura Turner Seydel When shopping locally, it is important to support the businesses that are mindful about healthier products and services that contribute to creating a more holistic community for us all to live, work and play. From restaurants to clothing boutiques, Atlanta is full of businesses who are adopting Zero Waste Zone practices, […]