Comments on: Greensburg KS to Rebuild as LEED Platinum City

By: Alfred Noyes

Alfred Noyes — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:09:16 +0000

I think the “green city ” thing is okay, but you could have made a substantial jump to cost effectiveness and safety by going with the ” hobbit ” look. It seems to me that everyone that has ever been in a Tornado tries to get underground anyway. An earth-sheltered home or business can be up to 90% more efficient than a conventional design. Lighting and the cave feeling can be taken care of by good design. If you add solar hot water and space heat ( when available ) it could really be ” green “.

By: Alfred Noyes

Alfred Noyes — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:09:00 +0000

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:31:31 +0000

I had stopped in Greensburg,Kansas in May of 2008 on a tornado watching tour. I thought wanting to see a tornado would be the highlight of my trip. But when I went through your town Greenburg,Kansas I had a lump in my throat. What devastation there still was 1 year later. I was wondering though did they ever rebuild the Post Office (I work for the postal service)or is it still in a trailer? I see so much is being rebuilt and I am proud of the people of Greensburg. They show America that with a little help and that if everyone sticks together that we all can make a difference in this world. But maybe just in our own backyard! Thank You Greensburg for showing what I can do to make this world alot better place. God Bless each and ever one of you!!!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:31:00 +0000

By: shanti

shanti — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:10:28 +0000

See http://www.greensburggreentown.org and the city site (http://greensburgks.org/) for updates to ongoing progress

By: shanti

shanti — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:10:00 +0000

See http://www.greensburggreentown.org and the city site (http://greensburgks.org/) for updates to ongoing progress

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:49:54 +0000

I wish the focus was more upon rebuilding a beautiful town with well-detailed streets (proper sidewalks, rows of non-ornamental trees, traditional architecture that defines the space of the street, etc) rather than being distracted by this green fad. The new art museum might look stunning in the photos, but it sits alone in an ugly field. The space isn’t properly defined. Greensburg was once a pretty little town on the high plains, but whatever construction is taking place is largely crap.

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:49:00 +0000

By: Julie Peterson

Julie Peterson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:18:44 +0000

Requiring that the City of Greensburg should rebuild to a LEED Platinum standard is ludicrous. LEED Platinum is extremely difficult and expensive to attain, which I know because I am a LEED Accredited Professional. I can get on board with Cities requiring some green features and even using the LEED manual to get ideas for new buildings. The LEED Platinum requirement will delay the rebuilding process for years. This is not in the best interest of the people of Greensburg. In case you are wondering, I am from Central Kansas and I spent a couple days in Greensburg in 2005 (a couple years before the tornado hit – my former roommate is from Greensburg). The town has a lot of heart and hardworking people who deserve to be able to rebuild their town as they see fit.

By: Julie Peterson

Julie Peterson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:18:00 +0000