Surprise! Michigan is ranked in the top 13 states for energy-efficient buildings. The list of organizations, foundations and educational institutions promoting a greener Mitten State seems to grow by the day and Washtenaw County is a vital part of that equation. From LEED buildings to the solar panel intiatives on Ann Arbor's Farmer's Market and Ypsilanti's city hall to
Greenhills School's rooftop wind turbine, to
A3C's state-of-the-art 'green' renovation in the heart of downtown, the Ann Arbor area is tightening its green belt and looking healthier for it.
Kim North Shine
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
As the region's top employer, biggest institution, and largest land owner, the University of Michigan's local influence can't be understated. So too with its green practices. From creating greater energy efficiency to shrinking its carbon footprint, Team Planet Blue is pushing forward the U's plans to make sustainability and conservation a matter of course.
Kim North Shine
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Tree Town is living up to its nickname. Green-leaning builders and architects are carving out a reputation for sustainability in the region, and even engaging in a little competition with Grand Rapids to become Michigan's greenest city.
Concentrate Staff
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Recycle. Buy a CF lightbulb. Then what? It's not easy being green. But it's what all the cool cities are doing. For our next Speaker Series Event, Concentrate features green-minded professionals who'll talk about the practices and policies that can assist and hinder our
community's ability to establish a more sustainable future. Find out what you can do to go green. Sign up now for TOMORROW's event.
Concentrate Staff
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
With all the talk of going green and clean, just how sustainable is the Ann Arbor area getting? Since Concentrate launched in April of 2008 we've run across a growing number of businesses, leaders, and initiatives that are trying to nudge Michigan's economy and lifestyle toward the greener end of the spectrum. This week we round up evidence that our region is doing its part.
Jon Zemke
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ann Arbor touts itself as sustainable, progressive and anti-sprawl. And yet almost every proposed development meets heated opposition. The end result: Buildings that aren't as dense or green as they could be. Are uncooperative developers to blame? Or stuck in amber NIMBY neighborhoods? Can these warring factions make peace?
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
With strip malls and big-box manses gettin' way long in the tooth, bygone architecture is the mod new style. Patrick McCauley, vice-chair of the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission, believes local historic districts are what's needed for more vibrant communities.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tree Town's goal of moving to 20% percent renewable energy by 2015 makes it a LEEDer in the state's green movement these days (pun intended). Andrew Brix, energy programs manager for the city of Ann Arbor, talks this week on all things efficient and on how Michigan can become the next Sunshine State.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
It's the 40th anniversary of Earth Day tomorrow, and in celebration we've invited Matt Grocoff, founder and CEO of GreenovationTV and regular contributor to NPR's The Environment Report, to offer up some thoughts about making our community (and world) a little greener.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Jason Bing manages Recycle Ann Arbor’s Environmental House, facilitating healthy, energy efficient home and workplace construction in Southeast Michigan. He holds a graduate degree in architecture and is a LEED accredited professional. Jason will be writing about local and national energy initiatives, issues and ideas.
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