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Chatham County “Greenest County” Roadmap

Savannah, Georgia (Chatham County) City Council passed a resolution on October 5, 2007 calling for Chatham County to become the “greenest county” in Georgia. Subsequently, the county adopted the “Greenest County Roadmap” to take steps, to achieve this goal, including the establishment of green infrastructure.

Includes guidance on:
– Green space/land use
– Energy
– Transportation
– Climate Change
– Creative Infrastructure
– Water Management

Link:

  • https://savannahga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20504/Greenest-County-Roadmap?bidId=

Policy Details:

Locale: Chatham County, Georgia [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 2A: Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: County [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Roof, Cool Roof, Green Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof, Trees, Zero and Low-Carbon Concrete, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Solar PV Canopies, Porous/Permeable Pavement
Policy Type(s): Legislative Proclamations, Findings, and Resolutions, Procurement Policy

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