Interstate to trees near St. Louis arch

USA Today reports on the plans to green-up the interstate highway near the St. Louis, Missouri arch.

An environmental group wants to remove Interstate 70 from the downtown area and create a tree-lined boulevard according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

For years, civic leaders, including former Republican Sen. John Danforth, have sought to find a way to connect downtown with the Arch grounds and the river. Right now, the interstate makes it difficult to move freely from downtown. Bridges cross above the interstate, but traffic is heavy and walking can be dangerous.

The National Park Service, which operates the Arch and its grounds, launched the international competition to redesign the grounds.

Read the full story: Big changes in store for area around St. Louis arch

Photo from SLANAC

Kansas City, MO to build green sewer

The Kansas City Star of KC, Missouri reports that the city will be turning their new sewer system into a model of environmental-friendliness, that they hope other cities will copy.

The Kansas City Council adopted the resolution last week that will include green measures to prevent sewer flooding during heavy rainfall like rain barrels, tree boxes and storm-water planters.

Kansas City planners worked with the EPA to come up with the green sewer plans.

Read the full story: Kansas City plans green scheme for sewer system