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Concord's Green Growth Takes Root in the Younger Generation

The green movement in Concord, CA, is taking root in the younger generation. Students at Monte Garden Elementary are taking part in a milk carton recycling program – the first of its kind in the country – and the school's efforts earned it a spotlight as the worldwide nonprofit Go Green Initiative's School of the Week. The students' enthusiasm for green living likely stems from the city's larger eco-friendly plan, which includes a litter-reduction program that earned Concord a... Read More »

Diverse Monument Boulevard District Takes Center Stage

Concord has big plans for the future of Monument Boulevard Corridor, a vibrant neighborhood that is both a commercial hub and residential area. The corridor has a large immigrant population that makes it one of city’s more diverse neighborhoods. “There’s a strong population that lives along the corridor, and the diversity and ethnicity creates a strong sense of community in the area,” says John Montagh, business development man­ager for the city of Concord. The corridor has a rich variety of... Read More »