The greening of Greensburg, Kan.
USA TODAY, May, 2008 by Emily Bazar
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After a monster tornado devastated Greensburg, Kan., one year ago this Sunday, the city faced tragedy and the daunting task of rebuilding from scratch.
It also got an opportunity, Mayor John Janssen says.
This rural county seat 109 miles west of Wichita has made "green" its rebuilding mantra, declaring itself a national model for environmentally conscious living -- and winning attention and resources in the process.
"The tornado was one of the biggest blessings to hit our town," Janssen says. "We were like every other town in the Rust Belt and the Midwest. We were dying a slow, agonizing death. Suddenly, we don't have a town. So we're rebuilding a new, green town."
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The decision to rebuild in an environment-friendly manner is not just about feeling good, he says. Environmentally conscious design can cost more upfront, but the costs are made up through energy savings, he says. The city ...
