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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10252011 CITY SUSTAINABILITY PLANVirginia Beach Sustainability Plan City Council Briefing October 25, 2011 sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty uhuh [s-stey-n-bil-i-tee] What is “Sustainability”? “Meets the needsof the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ” (United Nations, 1987) FISCAL The Three Pillars ENVIRONMENTALSOCIETAL SIT’s Envision 2040Comp Plan Sustainability Community SDAT Input Plan Green Business Ribbon Input Committee Other Plans & Policies Plan Alignment New York, NYDenver, CO •• Chicago, ILCharlotte, NC •• Los Angeles, CAArlington, VA •• San Francisco, CACharlottesville, VA •• Portland, ORChesapeake, VA •• Seattle, WASarasota, FL •• Common Plan Elements 1 establish a vision VIRGINIA BEACH CVB VIRGINIA BEACH CVB efficient 2 commercial buildings 3 resilient neighborhoods 4 activate the city VIRGINIA BEACH CVB 5 green the city VIRGINIA BEACH CVB 6 feed the city VIRGINIA BEACH CVB 7 connect the city 8 revitalize our centers 9 enhance our communities 10 envision the future VIRGINIA BEACH CVB Virginia Beach Plan 1: Location Specific Specific 2: Collaborative Approach 3: Achievable Goals 4: 2063 Horizon 5: Regional Context a sustainable city = a healthy city Sustainability Plan Schedule Fall 2011: Complete Documentation of • existing City plans, policies, actions and initiatives that relate to sustainability Fall 2011: Initiate efforts to solicit input • through Steering Committee, City staff Focus Groups, Community Input Sessions, Interviews Late Spring 2012: Release initial draft plan • for feedback Summer 2012: Complete final draft plan for • presentation to City Council for adoption Questions?