Railroad Park Named Best New Park by TheDailyGreen.com
TheDailyGreen.com has named Birmingham's Railroad Park its People's Choice for "Best New Park" in its 2011 Heart of Green Awards. The awards attracted more than 20,000 votes. Here are the winners:
PEOPLE
Lifetime Achievement: Jane Goodall
Local Hero: Gina Murphy-Darling, host of Mrs. Green's World
Greenest Celebrity: Leonardo DiCaprio
PLACES
Best New Park: Railroad Park, Ala.
Best New Trail: Hudson River Valley Greenway, N.Y.
Best New Restaurant: Haven (Houston, Texas)
Greenest College: Warren Wilson College, Asheville, N.C.
Greenest University: University of California-Davis
Greenest City: Portland, Ore.
PRODUCTS
Best Natural Beauty Line: Primitive Makeup
Best Personal Care Product Line: Dr. Bronner's
Best New Sustainable Fashion Line: Zoe&Zac
Best Green Cleaning Product Line: Seventh Generation
Best Natural Food Line: Annie's Homegrown
Best New Cookbook: The Family Dinner, by Laurie David
Greenest New Car: Lexus CT200h
IDEAS
Best Innovation: Good Guide App
Best Food Trend: Lofty Produce
