Bike and pedestrian projects such as Path 400, Atlanta BeltLine, and the Silver Comet Trail have all done a lot to connect disparate parts of the city, and another local organization is now seeking to improve upon and add to those paths. The Blue Heron Nature Preserve is an unassuming stretch of land just off […]
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High Demand: Condo & townhome sales leave inventory shortage
It’s not news that Intown condos and townhomes are popular housing choices for Atlanta homeowners. With the popularity of the Atlanta BeltLine and the growth around it, real estate developers are working hard to meet the increased demand for condos in the area. And that’s good news, indeed. “The intown condo market is predominately resales […]
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Living Building: Georgia Tech plans environmentally advanced facility
You may think your house is green and environmentally friendly with LED light bulbs and a low flow toilet, but Georgia Tech is attempting to construct the most environmentally advanced building in the Southeast on its Midtown campus. The challenge first came from The Kendeda Fund, one of the leading philanthropic investors in civic and […]
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Self-Driven: Wheego Technologies is building cars of the future
The race to develop self-driving cars is on with big players like Google, Uber and Tesla in the game. But a lesser-known Atlanta based company, Wheego Technologies, is also poised to compete. Lead by Mike McQuary, CEO and former President of MindSpring/EarthLink, Wheego’s team works on emerging vehicle technologies in artificial intelligence/machine learning, self-driving vehicles, […]
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Step inside Georgia State’s lean, mean Leafy Green Machine
By Grace Huseth As our world becomes more and more sustainable, shipping freights no longer transport food. They grow them. Rooftop gardens are now being phased out in favor of upcycled shipping containers that house a fully functional hydroponic farm. Their efficiency, both in in growth and space, caught the eye of Georgia State University […]
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Upcoming tours to showcase Intown homes and gardens
Spring is here and that means Intown homes will be opening their doors and garden gates for tours. Throughout April and May, these tours will offer a glimpse inside some of the city’s most beautiful homes as well as raise money for the organizations sponsoring them. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Druid Hills […]
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Above the Waterline: Emory’s ‘Revolutionary’ WaterHub: Centerpiece for Earth Day
By Sally Bethea Dana Vazquez grew up in Cleveland, Ohio near the Cuyahoga River more than thirty years after the polluted waterway caught fire in 1969 and sparked an environmental revolution that began with the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Today, the Cuyahoga is much cleaner – it no longer “oozes rather than […]
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Sustainable Living: Traditional wisdom adds more green to the modern home
Homeowners and builders are incorporating more efficient energy systems in homes than ever before. The awareness of, and demand for, sustainable energy sources has increased over the years, but the use of green energy is not a new concept. Before modern heating and air conditioning was widely available, people still found ways to keep their […]
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Park Pride awards grants for greenspace improvements
Park Pride has announced that $820,000 has been granted to 17 community groups in Atlanta and DeKalb to fund capital park improvements. To date, Park Pride has awarded over $4.8 million to projects that include new playgrounds, boardwalks and bridges, improved signage, new trails and exercise equipment, and more. Park Pride introduced its matching grant […]
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Above the Waterline: Water Coalition defends environment at State Capitol
Editors Note: Since the publication of this column in our March print edition, the bills introduced to protect waterways and communities from coal ash pollution died in the House Natural Resource Committee, when Chair Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) refused to allow a vote on them. By Sally Bethea “Cast your bucket where you are,” said the […]