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Duany of course has charted a path for New Urbanism. Here is a take on an current alternative. In Atlanta I know of young people living almost completely off the energy grid. It is a healthy trend to encourage the creative types to put down at least tentative roots in urban areas.

Andres Duany: Community building through 'Lean Urbanism'

Here is good news about the "Engage Gwinnett" stakeholder and community representative volunteers who looked for ways to save important services and to generate revenues needed. This volunteer effort emerged from their work. Very encouraging.

"Volunteer Gwinnett exceeds 2012 expectations
Volunteer Gwinnett is a countywide volunteer program designed to involve more residents in volunteer activities associated with County government with a bold goal of reaching 1 million volunteer hours by 2015! To get there, the County set a goal of 600,000 hours for 2012. With the help of more than 41,000 volunteers, we beat that goal with a total of 991,122 hours!

We couldn't have exceeded this goal without you! Gwinnett County depends on volunteers to help provide residents with the best services and programs possible. Search for your volunteer opportunity at www.volunteergwinnett.net."

Gwinnett County, GA: Volunteer Gwinnett Volunteer Gwinnett is a countywide volunteer program designed to involve more residents in volunteer activities associated with County government. Volunteers have been an important part of some County departments and agencies for many years. The County is expanding the volunteer program with a bold…