After Greensburg, KS was virtually wiped off the map by a huge tornado in 2007, the community decided to rebuild with long-term sustainability in mind. Many of the buildings, streets, and other features are built to the highest standards for green design. The entire electrical grid for the town of about 1000 is wind energy from a wind farm just 5 miles south of the town. Greensburg Greentown is the non-profit organization helping in the recovery.
Main Street with bioswales to capture stormwater runoff.
Main Street with bioswales to capture stormwater runoff.