The Top Ten Most Environmentally Friendly Cities
Number 8: Danforth
Despite its status as the nation's second largest and third most densely populated city, Danforth __(10)___ both Gambridge and Andover in environmental efficiency.
First, its high population __(11)___ led to the development of an extensive public transportation system.
The Danforth Metropolitan Transportation System is used by more than 73 percent of Danforth citizens, most of __(12)___ do not own cars, to commute to work every day.
Second, the city recently formed the Danforth Green Construction Committee (DGCC). The DGCC was established to ensure compliance with environmental standards at land development and building construction sites within the city. The committee has already approved the construction of three buildings in central Danforth that will be built with recycled steel.