Housing, transit and green space: What's needed for sustainable living in the suburbs?

Johanna Park, the general manager of Café Amico, stands in front of the Roswell café. (LaShawn Hudson/WABE)

The “Closer Look” team heads to Café Amico in Roswell for the July installment of “Coffee Conversations.” As cities across the U.S. are adopting plans to reduce their carbon footprint, Rose talks with panelists about sustainability in the suburbs. 

Some suggested Roswell should be a more bikeable city while others were surprised by the average cost of a home. Guests discussed options and possible solutions for what Roswell needs to be an affordable, environmentally friendly and diverse community with an easier commute.

Guests include:



Johanna Park, the general manager of Café Amico

Christine Hall, Roswell City Councilmember, Post 3

Sharon Izzo, deputy city administrator for the City of Roswell

Matt Stigall, a mobility-focused community advocate

Michelle Vincent, the secretary for the executive board for Keep Roswell Beautiful 

Cheryl Carter, the executive director of Home Stretch

Natasha Rice, president and CEO of Chattahoochee Nature Center