As we move forward towards a greener Columbus, it is important that every neighborhood be included in our efforts. Many of the initiatives we are working on make Columbus more liveable - - and these improvements should be widely distributed. Some of our efforts to date:

1. Starting in 2007, the City, SWACO and the Columbus Public Schools will be installing a free recycling drop-off box at every Columbus Public School. This will bring free recycling to virtually every neighborhood in the City, as well as helping our children learn the good habit of recycling.
    
2. In the next five years, we will see the fabric of our neighborhoods connected by trails and sidewalks - - over 48 City Parks, 7 Metroparks, 2 major reservoirs, and 6 suburban communities will be tied into the Columbus Greenway Network. Most Columbus residents will live within a few minutes of this linear park system.
    
3. The City is building green housing and green buildings in several locations. This includes the City’s first green neighborhood, Greenview Estates, located ---; a new police substation near OSU; and a fire station and health center on the West side.