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Upstate Forever in the News 2002

      This is the archive of news articles for the year 2002. For previous years, please click on the links below. All articles are listed in reverse chronological order.

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Group pushes for 'smart-growth' rules
December 5, 2002
By Nicholas Charalambous of the Anderson Independent-Mail

'Penny for parks' an investment in quality of life
October 26, 2002
by Brad Wyche in the Greenville News

Golden Strip found to be a big sprawl contributor
October 22, 2002
by L.C. Leach III of the Tribune-Times

Running out of room: Upstate ranks fifth in urban sprawl
October 17, 2002
by Kelly Davis of the Anderson Independent Mail

How the report was done
October 17, 2002
by Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

Greenville-Spartanburg ranks fifth in nation for sprawl
October 17, 2002
by Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

Upstate Forever asking folks to point out historic and pristine spots
September 19, 2002
By Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

Shade Tree Mechanics: Cheers abound as council approves ordinance
September 10, 2002
By James Shannon of Metrobeat

Group seeks special places
September 3, 2002
By L.C. Leach III of the Tribune-Times

Jeanne Brooks: Why you might want to go to tonight's County Council meeting
September 2, 2002
By Jeanne Brooks of the Greenville News

Sprawl wastes water, worsens drought
August 28, 2002
By Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

Debate rages: more trees or fewer rules
August 26, 2002
By Sarah G. Bonnette of the Greenville News

Oconee clings to rural charm despite continued growth
July 27, 2002
By Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

Golden Strip urged to think green regionally
July 23, 2002
By Michael Burns of the Tribune Times

Group wants penny sales tax funds for
Poinsett Bridge land

July 20, 2002
By Sarah G. Bonnette of the Greenville News

Conservation easement plan unveiled at
Reedy River meeting

July 17, 2002
By Vanita Washington of the Greenville News

The Real Slim Shady
Scott Case calls shade tree plan “socialistic”

July 9, 2002
By James Shannon of the MetroBeat

Morton's trees could be spared from chopping block
July 9, 2002
By Lorando D. Lockhart of the Tribune Times

Developers can get the jump on council
July 8, 2002
Opinion in the Greenville News

Greenville needs tree ordinance to stay green
June 28, 2002
Diane Eldridge, Guest Editorial in the Greenville News

Planting a lesson, if not trees
June 26, 2002
Jeanne Brooks of the Greenville News

Greenville needs trees to stay green
June 25, 2002
Editorial from the Greenville News

Tree ordinance debate gets hot
June 22, 2002
By Sarah G. Bonnette of the Greenville News

Concern for trees halts work at
Morton Elementary site

June 11, 2002
By Lorando D. Lockhart of the Tribune-Times

Natural Capitalism
June 6, 2002
Speech presented by Brad Wyche at
Constructed Wetlands Symposium

County Council wrestles with landscaping ordinance
June 4, 2002
By Sarah G. Bonnette of the Greenville News

Innovative land-use tool gets airing at conference
May 17, 2002
By Kelly Davis of the Anderson Independent-Mail

Upstate Forever must be embraced
April 28, 2002
by David Shi of the Greenville News

Tree ordinance headed for hearing
April 15 , 2002
by Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

A summons to all who care about trees
April 14 , 2002
by Jeanne Brooks of the Greenville News

County to consider landscaping ordinance
April 12 , 2002
by Bob Montgomery of the Greenville News

Morton remains new elementary school site
April 2, 2002
by L C Leach III of the Tribune-Times

Simpsonville Elementary Supporters Hope to Pack Board Meeting
March 25, 2002
by Lynne Lucas of the Greenville News

Simpsonville School's Fate Remains Uncertain
March 19, 2002
by L.C. Leach of the Tribune Times

Simpsonville vs. School District
March 17 , 2002
by Jeanne Brooks of the Greenville News

Morton Parents Favor Two-School Concept
March 5, 2002
by L.C. Leach III of the Tribune Times

City to Study How to Landscape I-385
February 28, 2002
by E. Richard Walton of the Greenville News

Supporters of Downtown Simpsonville School Hold on to Hopes
February 27, 2002
by Lynne Lucas of the Greenville News

Downtown Simpsonville Elementary Draws Support
February 26, 2002
by Lynne Lucas of the Greenville News

Reassignment Could Trim SES Staff
February 26, 2002
by L.C. Leach III of the Tribune-Times

Simpsonville Council Supports Keeping School Downtown
February 13, 2002
by Lynne Lucas of the Greenville News

Simpsonville Citizens Want School to Stay Put
February 13, 2002
by Lorando D. Lockhart of the Tribune-Times

Brad Wyche Receives Environmental Award
February 12, 2002
The Tribune-Times

How to not Pave Paradise
by Jeanne Brooks of the Greenville News
February 6, 2002

Highway 11 Tract to be Preserved
February 6, 2002
by Angela Davis of the Greenville News

Supporters Hope to Keep Downtown School Open
January 29, 2002
by L.C. Leach III of the Tribune-Times