Greensburg Sustainable Comprehensive Plan
12 February 2010 - 2:41pm
Summary:
Greensburg plan has unprecedented commitment to sustainability
Greensburg, KS was hit by an F5 tornado in May 2007, leveling 90% of the town. Greensburg, KS had already been in decline for several decades, but the town made a commitment to rebuild. Their plan shows respect for the land and a vision of a sustainable future. The plan protects social equity and maintains maintains the town's cherished rural character by establishing a framework for affordable, diverse housing. Greensburg City Council enacted a requirement that all publicly funded buildings over 4,000 square feet must be built to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Platinum certification level.
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2009Awards:
American Planning Association Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan, 2009.
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