Greensburg, Kansas, USA - Green City

In the aftermath Greensburg will be re-built as the Greenest city in the USA

Greensburg is a city in central Kiowa County, located in Southwest Kansas, in the Central United States. The population was 1,574 at the 2000 census. It is the count seat and most populous city of Kiowa County. Greensburg is also home to the world's largest hand-dug well.


In the evening of May 4, 2007, Greensburg was devastated by an EF5 tornado that traveled rapidly through the area, leveling at least 95 percent of the city and killing eleven people.

After the tornado, the city council passed a resolution stating that all city buildings would be built to LEED - platinum standards, making it the first city in the nation to do so. Greensburg is rebuilding as a "Green" town, with the help of Greensburg GreenTown, a non-profit organization created to help the residents learn about and implement the green living initiative.

We should all keep an eye on this town and learn as they move along with their green attitude.