DEKALB COUNTY – Commissioner Ted Terry (D-Super District 6) proudly announces a successful collaboration with DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability through a joint event on Saturday, Nov. 9th that included over 200 attendees who enjoyed a day of fun while discussing sustainability, urban planning and the county’s growing commitment to environmental resilience. 

Since its launch in 2023, the DeKalb Green New Deal has successfully mobilized a movement of over 700 climate champions and passed over 20 climate action policies, resolutions and initiatives. At this World Planning Day, Team Terry announced new goals for the DeKalb Green New Deal in 2025. They include ensuring the DeKalb Clean Energy Plan gets funded, DeKalb County follows through with the commitment to deploy clean energy projects, a Sustainability Fund is established, and an Environmental Justice Commission is established. 

“The World Planning Day featuring the DeKalb Green New Deal Festival was a tremendous success, bringing together community members committed to a greener, more resilient DeKalb County,” Commissioner Terry said. “We’re excited to capture this energy and plan to harness it as we fight for environmental justice, equal access to resources and robust economic opportunities for our communities.” 

“World Planning Day featuring the DeKalb Green New Deal Festival” featured partnerships with over 20 local organizations, businesses and performers. Attendees of all ages enjoyed live music and DJs, food trucks and eco-friendly workshops about composting, eco-friendly cleaning products and an introduction to planting.

“Partnering with our County Commissioners for the World Planning Day festival elevated our event to new heights.  Featuring the DeKalb Green New Deal played a vital role to enhance our sustainability activities for the event,”  said Cedric Hudson, Director of DeKalb County’s Planning and Sustainability Department. “This collaboration provided residents with valuable insights into the power of planning as a route to creating a sustainable future for DeKalb County.”

Initiatives like World Planning Day 2023 and the DeKalb Green New Deal Summit, have continued to inspire and engage residents across DeKalb County. Last year’s events saw hundreds of DeKalb County residents come together to plant trees with Trees Atlanta, learn vital water conservation techniques with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, hike Arabia Mountain at sunrise, explore the unique design of a pocket neighborhood and discover the rewards of a productive urban landscape.