The document discusses sustainability in planning and development. It provides an overview of key concepts like the APA's policy on sustainability. It outlines various indicators of unsustainability at global, lifestyle and community levels. It also summarizes the USGBC's LEED green building rating system and how it relates to planning issues. Finally, it discusses different policies and incentives that cities can implement to encourage more sustainable practices.

1. Public Agencies Meet Sustainable Design Dan Jacobs, AIA Principal, A3C – Collaborative Architecture

3. Sustainability is: The capacity to equitably meet the vital human needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs by preserving & protecting the area’s ecosystems & natural resources. From APA Policy Guide on Planning for Sustainability The Concept of Living in Balance with Nature . . .

8. Regional Initiatives

10. Public Benefit Funds

11. Green Pricing

12. American Planning Association There is growing concern for the issue of sustainability whether the Earth’s resources will be able to meet the demands of a growing human population that has rising aspirations for consumption and quality of life, while maintaining the rich diversity of the natural environment or biosphere. To address these issues the APA adopted the POLICY GUIDE ON PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY on April 17, 1000

18. Approach to Sustainable Objectives: “ All four policy objectives need to be dealt with in an integrated , comprehensive & systems approach in order to move toward sustainability in community in planning & development."

19. Policy No. 1 Support policies that encourage alternatives to gas powered vehicles. Public Transit Alternative Fuel Vehicles Bicycles & Pedestrian Routes

20. Policy No. 2 Support policies that encourage development that uses alternative renewable energy sources and energy conservation. Solar Wind Geothermal

21. Policy No. 3 Support policies that encourage land uses that minimize extraction of mercury, calcium and phosphorus. Development Agriculture Sustainable Land Uses

22. Policy No. 4 Support policies that encourage development & businesses to reduce use of chemicals & synthetic compounds Construction Materials Services View snuggle up & read's map Taken in a place with no name (See more photos here )

23. Policy No. 5 Support policies that reduce the use of or eliminate pesticides and herbicides. Landscape Design Park Maintenance Agriculture

24. Policy No. 6 Support policies that encourage compact/mixed use development & avoids sprawl (Smart Growth) Minimize Need to Drive Reuse Existing Buildings Reclaim Brownfield's

25. Policy No. 7 Support policies that encourage planning, development and preservation that conserves & protects water and soil quality. Underdeveloped Land Open Space Agriculture

26. Policy No. 8 Support policies that encourage sustainable development, business & agriculture that reduce use of water. Reuse Waste Water On-Site Innovative Treatments Minimize Chemical Use

27. Policy No. 9 Support policies that encourage sustainable development that include the needs of those currently disenfranchised. Public Health Safety Welfare

28. Policy No. 10 Support policies that reduce & reuse by-products & waste, especially those that see waste as a resource. Businesses Communities Institutions

29. Policy No. 11 Support policies that encourage participation & partnership approaches to planning, especially sustainable planning. Resident Involvement Community Vision Participation in Planning

30. Policy No. 12 Support initiatives that further R&D of technology that promotes sustainability and provides the best available economic, social & environmental data. Alternatives Costs Benefits of Integration

31. Policy No. 13 Support policies that encourage support incentives & other economic tools to improve the sustainability of our natural resources. Local State Federal

36. Rehabilitate a damaged site where development is complicated by environmental issues. SS: Brownfield Redevelopment (Credit 3)

41. Minimize light escaping site & building, reduce sky glow & reduce glare. SS: Light Pollution Reduction (Credit 8)

47. Leading the Way The APA, USGBC & AIA are all making strides to implement the tools, benchmarks and resources to bring sustainability to the main stream.

50. Policy 1: Alt. Transportation Policy 3: Min. Extraction Policy 4: Reduce Chemical Use Policy 5: Reduce Pesticides Policy 6: Smart Growth SS: Credit 4 Alt. Transportation SS: Credit 1 Site Development SS: Credit 2 Density & Connection SS: Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment SS: Credit 5 Protect Habitats & Open Space SS: Credit 6 Quantity & Quality Control SS: Credit 7 Reduce Heat Island SS: Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction Policy 7: Water & Soil Policy 8: Storm Water & Treatment Policy 9: Public Wellness Policy 10: Re-use Waste Policy 11: Community Involvement Policy 12: Support R&D Policy 13: Support Incentives Policy 2: Renewable Energy WE: Credit 1 Reduce Irrigation WE: Credit 2 Innovation WE: Credit 3 Reduce Use EA: Credit 2 Renewables EQ: Credit 4 Low Emitting Mat. MR: Credits 3 & 4 Reuse/Recycle

52. AIA 2030 Challenge Targets Edward Mazria AIA, is a senior principal at Mazria Inc. and is the architect who initiated the 2030 Challenge. Carbon Neutrality

55. Paths to a Green Building/Planning Policy The Pew Center on Global Climate Change was established in 98. The Center's mission is to provide credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change.

56. Incentive Options Communities offer several incentives varying from cost free to a direct investment by the city to encourage sustainable planning concepts and development of green buildings. The following options represent the most common incentives offered by cities across the country . . .

62. Waive or give partial or total reimbursement of the application, building, or permit fees in return for reaching specific levels of green rating systems. Permit Fee Waiver Temporarily reduce taxes for specific levels of green certification. Property Tax Abatement

63. Buy these energy-efficient appliances in bulk & offer discounted prices. Discounted Energy Star Appliances Incentives for additional costs on energy-efficient & other green systems such as HVAC, windows, solar energy and water. Subsidized Green Premium

64. LEED initiatives including legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and incentives are found in 75 cities, 23 counties, 17 towns, 27 states, 12 federal agencies, 10 public school jurisdictions and 36 institutions of higher education across the US. Gaining Momentum for Sustainability

65. U.S. Cities with Green Building Programs

66. AIA Sustainable Study Findings Green Building Programs in Cities with a Population Over 50,000

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