A greyfield site refers to a previously developed property that became underutilized or abandoned. The City has remodeled 2 greyfield sites into City facilities for the public use.
Arts Center East located at 9100 Fouts Road is a converted 1960's residential home. After going through extensive renovation, it is now open to the public. Cooking and painting classes and an art gallery are held upstairs, while clay, wheel, and pottery classes are held downstairs.
Don White house located at 925-B Riverside Road was previously a single-family home owned by the Threat family. The renovated home is now used for bike rentals and an office and meeting space.
The City of Roswell has 8 City-managed facilities with certified "cool roofs." A "cool roof", compared to a standard roof, reflects more sunlight and absorb less heat. This saves money and energy, especially in the warm summer months. Roswell City facilities with "cool roofs" include:
The City of Roswell implemented the Lights Out/Power Down Policy in 2009 to reduce unnecessary energy use associated with operating electronic equipment and lighting at City facilities. Through the policy, Roswell hopes to decrease energy costs and inefficient energy use. As part of the policy, automatic lighting and LED fixtures are in place a City facilities across Roswell.
The City of Roswell is dedicated to using energy efficient lighting when possible. LED fixtures not only conserve energy but also save the City money.
Indoor Lighting
Beginning in 2023, the City of Roswell’s Facility Services division began replacing indoor lighting at City facilities with LED bulbs. All lighting at City Hall, Fire Stations #21-#27, Police Headquarters, and 1810 Hembree Road facilities (Fire HQ, Transportation, and Solid Waste) should be replaced with LED fixtures by the end of 2025.
Outdoor Lighting
In 2024, all parking lot lighting at all Roswell Fire Stations, 1810 Hembree Road facilities (Fire HQ, Transportation, and Solid Waste), and Frank Lewis Dr facilities (Water Utility, Water Treatment Plant, and Stormwater Utility) were replaced with LED fixtures. Many of Roswell’s park facilities and historic buildings have implemented energy efficient lighting. For example, at Mimosa Hall 14 LED lamp posts were installed along the new driveway constructed in 2024 and Roswell Town Square park had 22 LED down lights added to trees to increase safety for park visitors at night.
Traffic Lighting
In 2021, The City of Roswell completed an upgrade of all traffic, pedestrian, and school signals to LED lighting. The City also requires all new signals be equipped with LED bulbs meeting Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Department of Energy standards. The City of Roswell and RDOT identify a budget line item each year to continue the conversion of City owned streetlights.
The City of Roswell is a certified EnergyStar partner through the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
As a partner, Roswell is dedicated to practicing energy efficiencies, as well as purchasing EnergyStar certified products to conserve energy when possible.
To learn more about the EnergyStar program, please visit the Energy Star website.
