The Making of Midtown's Urban EcoDistrict
“We are inspired by the actions already part of the business culture of many of Midtown's businesses and institutions, which put us well on the way to making the EcoDistrict a reality.” – Midtown Alliance
Its been 15 years since Midtown Alliance spearheaded Blueprint Midtown, a community vision for future growth. The plan called for transforming Midtown from a place where more than 60 percent of the land was surface parking lots into a vibrant, walkable, urban district. The Blueprint has been a resounding success: more than 12 miles of new sidewalks, streetscapes including 750 new trees, billions of dollars in new investment and 36 major development projects in the Midtown core. In February, Midtown Alliance placed a "green lens" on the Blueprint, galvanizing around a collective vision for sustainability through Greenprint Midtown. The planning effort was guided by the Midtown Alliance in partnership with Southface, a nonprofit …
