5TH ANNUAL TOUR DE SPRAWL
The fifth annual Tour de Sprawl, co-hosted by the  ,
is a series of informational presentations
and a bicycle/bus tour of Athens which will showcase the innovative
use of green technologies in the design and development of our living
and working environments.
This three day event begins on September 22 with a Green Home Workshop
by Dennis Creech of Southface
Energy Institute. Mr. Creech will present effective and affordable
techniques and materials to make your home more energy efficient
and environmentally friendly. This free presentation begins at 7pm
at Little Kings, located at 223 W. Hancock St. Athens.
On Thursday, September 23 at 7pm in the UGA Chapel, Walter
Brown of Green
Street Properties will deliver the event’s keynote address.
His presentation will explore the implementation of new urbanist
principles, green building techniques, and storm water management
in the design and development of livable communities. A dessert
reception will follow at the Founders Memorial Garden on the UGA
Campus at 8:30pm. Both events are free.
The Tour de Sprawl concludes with a bicycle and bus tour of Athens
that will highlight private and governmental efforts to mitigate
some of the negative effects of growth by using green building and
alternative storm water management techniques. The 16 mile ride
begins at College Square on Saturday September 25 at 8am and will
include presentations by experts at regular rest stops along the
route. Drinks, food, support services and
a Tour de Sprawl t-shirt are included in the $20 preregistration
fee. On site registration is $30 with t-shirt and $20 without. Preregistration
must be received by 11pm, Friday the 24th.
For more information contact:
Jared Bailey
338-9019
fax: 613-0707
email: tds@bikeathens.com
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