Norcross, A Place to Imagine

TOGETHER WE CAN IMAGINE 

THE

CITY OF NORCROSS

AS A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

GREEN BUILDING POLICY

    GREEN FLEET POLICY

RESOLUTION FOR RECYCLING AND WASTE REDUCTION

WATER LEAKS AND WATER CONSERVATION POLICY

  NORCROSS RECEIVES ARC GREEN COMMUNITIES SILVER AWARD

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Sustainable Norcross Earns Regional Applause

City of Norcross, GA - On February 24, 2011, the efforts of the citizen-based group, "Sustainable Norcross" were recognized at The Civic League for Regional Atlanta's annual What’s Right with the Region! awards dinner. What’s Right with the Region! recognizes individuals and organizations working to build an Atlanta region where everyday people have a voice in the plans and policies guiding the future of their communities and the region. 

At this year's event, The Civic League presented its Regional Excellence Award to Sustainable Norcross Commission founder Connie Weathers, as well as former Fayette County Commission Chair Jack Smith, and StoryCorps Atlanta. Regional Excellence Awards are presented to individuals, organizations and initiatives that are meeting a need in the community, demonstrating innovative solutions and creating opportunities for positive change in the region. This prestigious award comes right after Sustainable Norcross also achieved what few other communities in Metro Atlanta can claim - Green Communities Silver Certification.

According to Ms. Weathers, "This award, like the Green Communities Award, and our 2010 nomination for Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful's Best Green Government, is exciting not only for me personally, but for everyone in Norcross who rolled up their sleeves to achieve a common goal. It takes a village and the success of Sustainable Norcross to date has been the result of our city government supporting and working with its citizens, and of a group of citizens who really care about the community. It's exciting what we have achieved in reducing our community's overall environmental impact. And there's still more in the works!"

Only 2 1/2 years old, this 5-member citizen panel advises the City of Norcross on environmental and sustainability topics. Their primary objective is the development of a measured sustainable city plan and regular communication with the city leadership. Goals range from water and energy conservation, transportation and air quality to green building and land use. Heavy emphasis is on education and volunteerism.

As part of their educational outreach, the group has hosted classes on making rain barrels, handed out information at the local Whistle Stop Farmers Market, and given workshops on water quality monitoring of local streams. Led by Ms. Weather's indomitable energy and vision, they've organized community clean-up days, enhanced local recycling efforts, supported efforts by Norcross' City Council to go paperless, and in a short time, made a positive and visible difference in Norcross' natural environment.                              

While Ms. Weathers has unquestionably let the charge in earning Norcross headline status as a sustainable community, the Sustainable Norcross Commission is comprised of several additional hard working volunteers who deserve recognition for their part. These Sustainable Norcross Commission members are Chuck Cimarik, Kathy Nau, Heather Royston and Jim Scarbrough. For more information about the Sustainable Norcross Commission and its activities and volunteer opportunities, please visit http://sustainablenorcrossinc.blogspot.com.