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Upstate Forever in the News 2004

      This is the archive of news articles for the year 2004. For previous years, please click on the links below. All articles are listed in reverse chronological order.

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Upstate's Air Must Be Cleaned-Up
December 30, 2004
reported by WSPA's Matthew Nordin

Creative solutions needed in order to pick up
the tab for Greenways

December 19, 2004
by Emily Neely for the Herald-Journal

Greenways are being recognized and embraced
as paths to prosperity

December 19, 2004
by Philip Belcher of the Herald-Journal

State lags behind in protecting vital land
December 18, 2004
by Paul Alongi of the Greenville News

$11 million keeps land open for hikers, bikers
December 15, 2004
by Paul Alongi of the Greenville News

Scenic highway getting renewed attention
December 13, 2004
by Heidi Coryell Williams of the Greenville News

Upstate Forever wins award for Planning Advocate
(see page six) Fall 2004
South Carolina American Planning Association

Group names Upstate Forever South Carolina's
Outstanding Planning Advocate of the Year

December 11, 2004
from the Greenville Index-Journal

Legal fight stalls plans to turn rails into trails
December 8, 2004
by Paul Alongi of the Greenville News

Lake has problems but it's still an asset
December 1, 2004
Letter from Upstate Forever staff member
Jason van Driesche in the Greenville News

Planners praise Upstate Forever
November 29, 2004
from the Anderson Independent Mail

Upstate drivers like their SUVs
November 24, 2004
by Jenny Robertson of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Smaller builders green with envy, too
November 21, 2004
by Jenny Robertson of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal

You've come a long way, Reedy
November 21, 2004
by Julie Howle of the Greenville News

Upstate pollution sours downstream lake
November 9, 2004
by Paul Alongi of the Greenville News

Oak Grove Lake protection gains attention of legislators
October 20, 2004
by April M. Silvaggio of the Greenville News

Thumbs up, thumbs down: Encouraging green building
October 8, 2004
in the Greenville News

Pee Dee Land Trust launching revitalized effort to conserve heritage
October 3, 2004
by Traci Bridges from WBTV News 13 Online

Greenville gets its first 'clean house'
October 1, 2004
by John Boyanoski of the Greenville News

County needs more planning
Sunday, September 19, 2004
in the Greenville News

Support defenders of state's natural beauty
September 6, 2004
Letter from Dale Clinbeard in the Greenville News

Keep Upstate green, plan for future growth
August 26, 2004
Letter from Edward S. Barnwell in the Greenville News

Development will mar majestic Jones Gap
August 23, 2004
Letter from Upstate Forever member Kent Davis in the Greenville News

Damage from Reedy's next flood can be prevented
August 21, 2004
by Jason Van Driesche in the Greenville News

Volunteers to maintain mtn. paths in Upstate
August 18, 2004
WIS 10 News in Columbia

Trail relocation effort mounted
August 17, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Parks and rec funds: Working together is
most effective way to achieve community goal

August 15, 2004
by Jeff Caton of the Herald-Journal

Flood Damage Leaves Some Homes Uninhabitable
July 30, 2004
reported by Matthew Nordin of News Channel 7

Reduced parking requirements could be friendly to environment
July 27, 2004
by Anna B. Brutzman of the Greenville News

Freedom just another word for automobile
July 27, 2004
by L.C. Leach III of the Tribune-Times

Managing growth: We can gain some valuable
insight from Utah on facing new challenges

by Brad Wyche and David Thomas for the Herald-Journal
July 25, 2004

Managing growth: New development patterns and
policies needed to deal with change

by James J. Chaffin Jr. and Joseph P. Riley Jr.
for the Herald-Journal
July 25, 2004

Suburban sprawl makes Sherman look like a mere nuisance
Friday, July 23, 2004
by Froma Harrop courtesy of the Dallas News

Zoning changes may open door to new lifestyles
July 17, 2004
by Anna B. Brutzman of the Greenville News

Roads can be deadly for state cyclists
July 4, 2004
by Paul Alongi of the Greenville News

Upstate land acquisitions, Palmetto Trail aim for tourism hike
Land trust program provides tax relief to generous landowners
by Francis B. Allgood of GSA Business

Envisioning Upstate's future calls for focus on growth
June 19, 2004by David Thomas and Brad Wyche for the Greenville News

Upstate Forever director: 'big box' stores have big impact on small communities
June 10, 2004
by Tasha Steimer of the Greenwood Index-Journal

Upstate Forever Warns Of Uncontrolled Growth
June 10, 2004
reported by Matthew Nordin for WSPA News Channel 7

Mast General Store Celebrates Conservation and the Work of Local Land Trusts on June 5
Press Release from the Mast General Store

Nature Conservancy Expands Commitment to Southern Blue Ridge Region, Hires Project Director, Opens Greenville Office
June 4, 2004
Press Release: The Nature Conservancy

Dry days ahead as drought puts grip on Upstate
May 28, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Let's control our destiny
May 25, 2004
in the Greenville News

Utah's growth a model for Upstate
May 23, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Speaker: No-sprawl growth is possible
May 21, 2004
by Kelly Davis of the Anderson Independent-Mail

Rapid growth will require cooperation
May 20, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Envision the Upstate
May 18, 2004
in the Tribune-Times

EPA accepts Upstate plan
April 15, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Furman forum considers growth
April 6, 2004
by Angelia Davis of the Greenville News

Forum to discuss Northwest growth
April 4, 2004
by Angelia Davis of the Greenville News

Perspective
April 4, 2004
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Big-box blight: Monolithic retailers can have a considerable,
long-term impact on communities
March 7, 2004
by Diane Eldridge for the Herald-Journal

Furman forum to address growth issues in northwestern parts of county
March 2, 2004
the Greenville News

forever turns five
January 2, 2004
by Gary Hyndman of the Greenville Journal

In some areas, Reedy rolls along barely noticed
February 23, 2004
by John Boyanoski and Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Planning group opening Spartanburg office
February 21, 2004
by Tony Taylor of the Herald-Journal

Public's clean air plan nearly finished
February 10, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Road salt, sand hit Upstate rivers
February 1, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

More rapid growth projected for Lake Robinson area
January 20, 2004
by Angelia Davis of the Greenville News

Planners, residents disagree over growth control for Lake Robinson area
January 20, 2004
by Angelia Davis of the Greenville News

Greenville tops in trash production
January 15, 2004
by Jason Zacher of the Greenville News

Upstate Forever Executive Director
Named One of Greenville's Top 25 Leaders.
TOP 25 LEADERS
January 16, 2004
from the Greenville News