Green Neighborhood Scorecard Increases Participation More than 100 Percent in Second Year

The GOC’s Green Neighborhood Council recently conducted its second annual Green Neighborhood Scorecard, a tool to assess the greenness of neighborhoods while identifying areas of environmental need. The neighborhoods with the highest scores were recognized at the Green Homes Tour on September 19 (see the story on the tour in this issue).

“There was a 100 percent increase in participation over last year,” said Daniel Lawse, Green Neighborhood Council co-chair. “We are excited about the potential impact and the benefits to providing residents with resources and tools as we make our neighborhoods more sustainable.”

Winners included:
1st Place: Orchard Hill Neighborhood Association (Prize: $250)
2nd Place: Gifford Park Neighborhood Association (Prize: $125)
3rd Place: Mockingbird Hills Neighborhood Association (Prize: $75)

Participants included:


• Benson Business Association
• Clairmont Heights
• Dundee Neighborhood Association
• Field Club Homeowner's League
• Gifford Park Neighborhood Association
• Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association
• Highland Park Neighborhood Association
• INJF Save Our Youth Association
• Metcalfe-Harrison Neighborhood
• Miller Park/Minne Lusa Neighborhood Association
• Mockingbird Hills Neighborhood Association
• Orchard Hill Neighborhood Association
• Ridgefield Neighborhood
• Westgate Neighborhood


The Green Neighborhood Scorecard is a multi-question survey completed by neighborhood residents. Topics include energy, recycling, food, water and transportation. A resource list has also been developed to accompany the scorecard and further help residents green their neighborhoods. Completing the scorecard is an interactive process that requires respondents to walk their neighborhoods for survey answers.

All neighborhood associations are eligible to work with the Green Neighborhood Council to learn ways to sustainably advance the greening.

-Wendy Harrison