Beach ranked among top environmentally sustainable cities

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© September 22, 2008

Virginia Beach is among the top 50 environmentally-sustainable cities in the country, according to a ranking released Monday by an environment-focused Web site.

The ranking was based on 16 categories that included maintenance of “healthy air, drinking water, parks and public transit systems,” according to a statement from sustainlane.com, which relies on website users to provide information about sustainability efforts across the country. A full report on the ranking is published on the Web site.

Virginia Beach ranked 45th, right behind Indianapolis and ahead of Memphis, Tenn.

First place went to Portland, Ore.

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Palest Shade of Green to be Sure

Submitted by Eco-Warrior on Sat, 09/27/2008 at 6:57 am.

The CoVB may be seeking the moniker of the vaulted Green Way, but there is a long road for this City to travel upon before any depth to the color is achieved. First, amend the planning and zoning laws and regulations to require developers to achieve the lowest impact possible for all developments and require retrofits for existing commercial structures and built out sites. No parking garges built without having a green, fully vegetated top floor. Elevated mass transit features that will not stop traffic at every passing. Refusal to allow intrusion into the minimum 100 foot buffer required at all waters' edges. No intrusion into dunes and coastal features. Reguire storm water management features that retain water on-site for beneficial uses. Educate the public and devleopers frequently at outreach sessions. Enforce pooper scooper laws. Refrain from allowing further development between the Boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue. Require protection of existing trees on developing sites. Yea, the road is long and lumpy and currently the palest green.