This report highlights the ways in which the City of Dubuque, Iowa has utilized and institutionalized partnerships with a variety of stakeholders in order to progress the city's Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
This report begins with an introduction to stormwater problems and solutions for communities and then details how green infrastructure approaches offer cost-effective, energy efficient solutions that reduce flooding and damage costs, and protect environmental and public health in communities.
The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) recently released their latest livability resource, Livability Literature Review: A Synthesis of Current Practice. This comprehensive report describes how livability is understood, provides examples of livable communities in practice and adds clarity to several concepts.
This report provides an overview of urban agriculture and local food system resources and practices across the United States and parts of Canada, with a primary emphasis on providing resources that can encourage and support urban agriculture in Missouri’s metropolitan areas.
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In order to equip local government leaders with the best information and tools possible - we want to hear from YOU! We invite your feedback, ideas, recommendations, and experiences via the following topic-specific feedback forms. Each form will take approximately 5-7min. to complete. We truly appreciate your time and contributions and are looking forward to supporting your city’s sustainability goals.
Sustainable Local Food Systems | Climate Adaptation and Resilience | Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Framework | Sustainabile Cities Institute Feedback
The Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving air quality, water quality, energy policy, national wetlands policy, noise control, and solid and hazardous waste management.
Forty five leading local elected officials today committed to creating more resilient cities, towns, and counties in the face of unprecedented extreme weather and energy challenges that threaten communities across the country. The "Inaugural Signatories" of the Resilient Communities for America Agreement letter pledged to take cost-effective actions to prepare and protect their communities from the increasing disasters and disruptions fueled by climate change.
At NLC's Summer Policy Forum, Georgetown University introduced the Georgetown University Energy Prize. This $5 million competition is designed to spark the creativity of residents and local leaders to develop new ideas that will lead towards greater, sustained energy efficiency in our communities.
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