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2016 Interns: Get to Know Timothy!

7/27/2016

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As an extension of the EcoDistrict strategies, the Lakewood Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) lays out the plan "to link transportation and land use, increase housing options, promote mixed-use development, expand transportation choice and encourage thoughtful economic growth." Sustainable Lakewood is currently working with the city's Planning Department on rezoning the neighborhood's commercial area. One of our hard-working interns advancing this plan behind the scenes is Timothy Cho! Nicknamed by the team as "Techno Tim" (being very helpful with technology), he is known for his go-getter personality, punctuality and  great people skills. ​
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Title: Intern, Lakewood EcoDistrict's Rezoning Initiative
 
Responsibilities: focusing on the rezoning and redevelopment plan for Lakewood Heights

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
 
College and Major:  Ohio State University - studying environment, economy, development, & sustainability
 
Interests/Hobbies: working out, playing basketball, watching sports, video filming and editing, playing guitar, exploring cities and going outdoors
 
Career Goals: undecided - generally working to improve the environment, transportation and social development for cities
 
Favorite Food: Korean and Indian 
 
Favorite Vacation Spot: Orange County, California - generally anywhere with the sun and beach

Favorite Book: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
 
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
 
Sports Team: Atlanta Hawks, Ohio State Buckeyes
 
Superhero Name: Trill Tim
    Powers: nature controller/bender and super strength
    Costume: can't go wrong with the green superhero spandex and mask


           Interested in interning with the Sustainable Lakewood team? Click here to learn more.


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2016 Interns: Get to Know Brittney!

7/24/2016

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​As part of the Lakewood EcoDistrict's priorities, Sustainable Lakewood is working diligently to restore South Bend Park's natural beauty and features for an even more enjoyable experience. This is where Brittney Thompson, interning through the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Sustainability, comes in as a major help to our team! A studious young woman with a passion for nature, Brittney strives to bring her "A" game as we work together for this initiative.
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​Title: Intern, Lakewood Ecodistrict's South Bend Park Initiative

Responsibilities: assisting with the management of activities in South Bend 

Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica

College and Major: Cornell University - studying environmental and sustainability science with a concentration in environmental biology and applied ecology

Interests/Hobbies: listening to music, watching Netflix, cooking and writing

Career Goals: work for an environmental NGO anywhere in the world focusing on community level activism

Favorite Food: rice

Favorite Vacation Spot: any chair in the shade

Favorite Book: The Grapes of Wrath

Favorite Movie: Amadeus or A Clockwork Orange

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves (for no particular reason)

Superhero Name: Brittney
    Power: breathing under water
    Attire: T-shirt and capris


            ​Interested in interning with the Sustainable Lakewood team? Click here to learn more.
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New Mural in Lakewood Heights!

5/26/2016

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We have a new mural at the corner of Lakewood avenue and Macon drive!  This painting replaces the unfinished mosaic sign that used to be the face of this monument.  This new sign was designed and painted by volunteer artist Jonathan Andy Weeks. 

Jonathan originally came to us hoping to volunteer on the Gould Street Homes Renovation Project. But when it was discovered that Jonathan was actually a painter of beautiful landscapes,  Tina asked him to gift the community with a beautiful new mural.  And boy did he!  This beautiful work of art reflects the days of old and new of Lakewood Heights. In it, you can see scenes of the now gone Lakewood Fairgrounds' Ferris wheels, the historic buildings of EUE Screen Gems Studios at the Lakewood Fairgrounds, a charming old gas station, a couple of beautifully restored Victorian homes, and oak trees older than the neighborhood itself.  

Jonathan Andy Weeks is a happily married father of 2 (one born just last week), a law student, and a truly gifted artist. 
Thank You Jonathan for your amazing gift to our community.  It truly makes me happy to come home to.
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Observing World AIDS Day - 12/13/15

12/13/2015

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New Skate Park & "Happier Together" Campaign

11/30/2015

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Bring the whole family out to celebrate the new skate park at Arthur Langford Jr. Park Friday, December 11th! The unveiling of this exciting new space is kicking off “Happier Together,” a city wide campaign to engage the community in the spirit of togetherness, because communities that are #HappierTogether, are stronger together! Come on out December 11 at 1614 Arthur Langford Place SE, Atlanta for prizes, music, activities, and more! This FREE event is fun for the entire family!
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New USGBC study finds green construction is major U.S. economic driver

10/17/2015

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The green building sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 million American jobs this year.

This is just one of the exciting findings in the just released USGBC green building economic impact report, prepared by Booz Allen Hamilton. This study also finds that the green building industry contributes more than $134.3 billion in labor income to working Americans. 

The trajectory of the green building sector of the U.S. construction industry is slated for expansive growth. To date, green building has created millions of jobs and contributed hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy. Not surprisingly, LEED is a pivotal contributor to this total impact.
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25TH ANNIVERSARY HANDS ON ATLANTA DAY

9/11/2015

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25TH ANNIVERSARY 
HANDS ON ATLANTA DAY

On Saturday, October 3rd, Hands On Atlanta will hold its 25th Hands On Atlanta Day! This year, we are celebrating a quarter century of service and community involvement while embracing a new generation of volunteers! With your help and more than 100 projects, we hope to make this Hands On Atlanta Day one of our most impactful. LEARN MORE about our 25th Anniversary Hands On Atlanta Day and to REGISTER to Take Your Place in the BIG Picture of a community driven by volunteerism!



Please join Sustainable Lakewood on Hands On Atlanta Day as we work together to beautify Gould Street in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood.   On this day we will be painting 3 homes (interior and exterior), landscaping, installing privacy fencing, installing attic insulation and crawlspace vapor barriers, painting a small street mural, street clean=up and over-growth cutting, and painting art onto boards of vacant houses.  Together, we will make this small street a great place to live again! 

Your help is wanted and needed on
 Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 
9am-2pm
20 Gould Street

Parking available at the corner of Gould Street and Richmond Ave
*18 and over please unless supervised by parent or guardian


For more information, contact:
Tina Arnold
404-507-2213
www.SustainableLakewood.org


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Lots to do in Summer 2015

7/20/2015

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Click here to for a list of what's going on in Lakewood this Summer!

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The Play Mobile tour is back!

5/6/2015

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City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation encourages youth and families to participate in free play within the City’s parks. The Play Mobile tour is back!  Join us for the spring and summer months in a participating Atlanta park near you. See you this weekend!
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April 17th, 2015

4/17/2015

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