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Ben, Naomi, and Joshua- photo New York TimesTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
Preserved silver maple treeTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Aerial of NeighborhoodTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
Sustainable LivingTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>4
East College Street Project FacadeTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>5
East College Street ProjectTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>6
LEED ND Aerial RenderingTen years ago three college students had a vision to reclaim a stagnant downtown area in Oberlin, Ohio -- in a couple of months that vision will become reality. Sustainable Community Associates has developed a $15 million LEED Neighborhood Development Gold (pending) project with perseverance and good will for their alma mater’s hometown. Now the downtown is getting hooked on green building as the community discovers the positive impact that sustainable development can have....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/oberlins-leed-gold-downtown-renovation-revitalizes-a-community/'>READ ARTICLE</a>7
