Community Corner
Sign up for the Green Bike Tour
This May 5 event is sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation.
ACHF has partnered with BikeAthens, an alternative transportation nonprofit, to showcase examples of “green” building methods and to educate participants on safe biking strategies for our area and encourage discussion on walking, biking and public transportation options.
Heather Benham, Director of Operations at the Athens Land Trust, will discuss infill within historic neighborhoods as well as Earthcraft standards incorporated within the Athens Land Trust headquarters on Pope Street. Lori Bork, of Bork Architectural Design, Inc., a full-service design firm in Athens, will present information on the sustainability features of each of the properties visited and will also provide a tour of her LEED Platinum home.
A third property in Cobbham will illustrate sustainable indoor and landscaping principles. The interiors of all homes will be part of the tour.
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Tour stops include properties in Pulaski Heights, Boulevard, and Cobbham. Water will be provided, but BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike).
This should be a really fun event and not too strenuous. And, if you are inspired by this weekend’s Twilight Criterium, not to worry. There will be no tight turns taken at 100 mph.
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A $10 registration fee can be paid online. All proceeds will be donated to BikeAthens’ Bike Recycling Program in order to refurbish children’s bicycles. If you would prefer to pay with a check, please contact ACHF to make reservations and mail your check to ACHF, Old Fire Hall #2, 489 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.
Participants will gather at BikeAthens Headquarters located at 149 Tracy Street, Athens, GA 30601 in the Chase Park Warehouses off of Chase and Barber Streets.
Contact Amy Kissane for further information at (706) 353-1801.
