Sunday, December 26, 2010

Crystal City Committed to Green Living

Crystal City is a transit-oriented, and therefore, inherently green area. In an effort to leverage and market Crystal City’s existing green assets, as well as to further enhance the area’s environmentally-conscious competitive-edge, the Crystal City BID launched, Crystal Green. This program focuses on building relationships with key partners to minimize the cumulative environmental impact of the neighborhood’s businesses and residences by focusing on energy efficiency, environmental quality, and waste minimization.

Under the umbrella of the Crystal Green program, the Crystal City BID has rolled out environmentally responsible and sustainable landscaping programs, waste-free events, composting, street recycling, electronics recycling events, a Farmers’ Market, and much more. The program ties well with Arlington County’s focus on environmental responsibility and stewardship efforts as illustrated in the County’s Fresh Aire Campaign as well as a long-standing commitment to Smart Growth initiatives. The following video summarizes how Arlington has been shaped by these policies.

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