Greensburg - American Planning Association
Greensburg - American Planning Association
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Challenges to reaching<br />
sustainability GoalS<br />
Establishing a sustainably built<br />
environment in <strong>Greensburg</strong> is not<br />
without its challenges. Although<br />
projects will strive to push the limits of<br />
sustainable techniques, we cannot enter<br />
the rebuilding process blind to the<br />
obstacles that could keep us from<br />
reaching our goals. Some of the<br />
foreseen bumps in the road include:<br />
• Limited housing available for a<br />
workforce in <strong>Greensburg</strong><br />
• Limited availability of contractors<br />
within a reasonable distance<br />
• Limited availability of contractors<br />
and designers with sustainable<br />
design experience<br />
• Finding sustainable materials locally<br />
• The need to rebuild many buildings<br />
in a very short time frame<br />
• Possible higher first costs with<br />
higher tech strategies<br />
EDUCATION<br />
One important aspect of a successful<br />
green building economy is education.<br />
Residential, commercial and industrial<br />
projects must match the high standards<br />
set by the City and its citizens. In<br />
addition, programs should be created to<br />
help educate local architects, engineers,<br />
contractors and material providers<br />
about the strategies and benefits of<br />
green building. Educational materials<br />
might include general information about<br />
green building strategies, tax incentives<br />
for green building practices, continuing<br />
education courses for design<br />
professionals, and information about<br />
green materials, local products and<br />
regional suppliers. Some important<br />
programs that have helped other cities<br />
succeed are:<br />
• Green building website<br />
• Green building resource center<br />
• Continuing education opportunities<br />
for local designers and builders<br />
• Financial incentives or tax<br />
abatements for green features<br />
• On-going education and outreach by<br />
an entity like <strong>Greensburg</strong> GreenTown<br />
The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Anita B.<br />
Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas<br />
City, Missouri utilizes natural daylight, reclaimed<br />
materials and low-VOC indoor materials to reach a<br />
high level of sustainable design.<br />
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<strong>Greensburg</strong> Sustainable Comprehensive Plan<br />
CITY OF GREENSBURG, KANSAS + BNIM
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