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Walkable Neighborhoods

01/09/08 22:59
Green building does not have to be high-tech although solar panels, wind turbines, and LEDs are pretty cool. Sometimes the simple things can have a large effect on a home's green-ness. Take location for example. Homes located within close proximity to workplace, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping districts and other amenities inspire more pedestrian traffic and therefore less gas guzzling which means less pollution, less noise, more exercise, better health, and more money in your pocket. A great new resource recently came to my attention that provides a score to an address based on walking distances.

Check it out:

http://www.walkscore.com/
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Welcome to Ann Arbor Green!

19/04/08 23:23
In the span of two hours, I, as one individual amidst this larger community of the Ann Arbor area, became keenly aware of over 20 significant projects and organizations connected to the ‘green’ movement in one way or another.

This is only folks I know and the projects I am aware of that I recognized crossing my path…Imagine what is happening that I am not yet aware of? Imagine, if this much is coinciding in a short span of time in one location, what else is happening all over the area? I am intrigued…

My intention with this blog is to create an online ‘green’ where we can meet and gather and share about what’s going on. I know there’s a lot more than what I alone am aware of...
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