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Kansas City gaining reputation as green city; Lawrence to study its efforts |
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 03:54 |
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2008-08-30
By: Karrey Britt
Kansas City is known for its barbecue, jazz, fountains and Royals baseball. It's increasingly becoming known for its efforts to be green.
The National Geographic Green Guide ranked it 25th out of all 251 metropolitan areas with populations of at least 100,000, based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Green Building Council.
SustainLane, an Internet company focusing on green issues, named Kansas City's water quality the best among the 50 largest U.S. cities. The city garnered the third spot for using alternative fuels in city vehicles. All city diesel vehicles use biodiesel and about 225 operate on compressed natural gas, which is much cleaner and cheaper than gasoline.
In July, the city became the first to adopt a climate protection plan in the four-state region of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent by 2020, and it is well on its way.
For more information, go to Lawrence studies K.C.
Source: LJWorld.com, August 29, 2008 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 00:23 |
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Kansas City Will Build Rain Gardens With $1.47 Million |
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 03:54 |
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2008-08-18
For a project that features green stormwater infrastructure, such as an underground detention basin, bio-retention cells and rain gardens, the U.S. EPA has awarded $1.47 million to the Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department.
The funding will be spent to replace or relocate stormwater sewers, sanitary sewers, and drinking water mains as part of the Beacon Hill Redevelopment Project.
Beacon Hill covers about 90 acres east from Troost Avenue to Vine Street between 22nd and 27th streets in Kansas City, Missouri.
For more information, go to Beacon Hill Rain Gardens
Source: Environmental News Service, August 18, 2008 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 00:22 |
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AIA Study Reveals Most Attractive Green Building Incentives |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 03:54 |
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2008-07-02
The types of green building incentives currently in place are varied and spread across the national, state and local level, partially what is needed to keep support of green building alive, according to a new report.
"Local Leaders in Sustainability - Green Incentives" gives an overview of the types of incentives being offered, explaining the plusses and minuses of them and recommending which ones government should focus on.
The American Institute of Architects, the author of the report, says tax incentives, density bonuses and speedy permitting are the strongest methods of supporting green building.
Other incentives the report analyzes, with examples from cities, counties and states, include grants, loans, award programs, technical and design assistance, net metering, leasing assistance, permit and zone fee reductions, rebates, subsidized green premiums and discounts on Energy Star appliances.
For more information, go to Most Attractive Green Building Incentives
Source: GreenerBuildings, July 2, 2008 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 00:16 |
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Boulevard Brewing gets hopping on effort to boost sustainability |
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 03:54 |
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2008-08-16
By: James Dornbrook
Being green may not be a formal initiative at Boulevard Brewing Co., but sustainability measures are evident throughout the plant.
Mike Utz, Boulevard plant engineer, said weekly engineering meetings include brainstorming sessions.
"We're always looking for new things to do from an engineering standpoint," Utz said. "Anyone in the entire plant who has an idea can come forward and let us know. It's wide open."
Talking about sustainability is not a written policy, but it is part of the culture. Green practices are seen from the top of the building to the bottom.
For more information, go to Boulevard Brewing
Source: Kansas City Business Journal, August 15, 2008 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 00:21 |
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Kansas City Office Building Announces Participation in Nationwide Campaign to Shrink Carbon Footprint |
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 03:54 |
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2008-07-30
Time Equities Inc., owner of City Center Square, is starting a nationwide campaign to shrink its carbon footprint on more than 20.4 million square feet of real estate from Kansas City to New York. The first building to "go green" in its portfolio will be City Center Square. By working in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and rating system, the full-service real estate company aims to shrink carbon emissions by 20 percent before 2012.
City Center Square is an office retail building locally managed by Grubb & Ellis|The Winbury Group. Tenants range from the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association to the Kansas City Business Journal. Office space is available and can be customized to accommodate tenants' needs. Prime location, parking availability and facility upgrades make City Center Square an optimal choice for businesses that want to be part of the new entertainment district.
For more information, go to City Center Square
Source: Reuters, July 29, 2008 |
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