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  • Austin Boards and Commissions | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov

    Austin, TX
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    This webpage provides an overview of Austin's Boards and Commissions system, explaining that these bodies enable public participation in city government and help shape policy by offering diverse viewpoints to City Council. The page outlines how community members can comment at meetings (by phone or in-person) and provides access to resources including an application process to become a board member, meeting video archives, and recommendations. It lists over 60 active boards and commissions covering areas such as public safety, economic development, environmental issues, and quality of life for various community groups.

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  • Leon County Government

    Tallahassee, FL
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    Leon County Government's 2025 Annual Report positions the county around a vision of a safe, healthy, and vibrant community, organized under four strategic priority areas: Economy, Environment, Quality of Life, and Governance. The county highlights service delivery across departments including Emergency Medical Services and Veteran Services, with documented resident testimonials praising professional response and support. Notable initiatives include free CPR training scheduled for May 9 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, a fertilizer rain delay program to save money and environmental resources, a sustainable business recognition program (SustainaBiz), and heir property policy guidance under Policy 2.1.9 for family subdivisions. The county maintains a public information platform at leoncountywater.org focused on water resources and publishes regular board agendas and newsletters to support transparency and community engagement.

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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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    The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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  • Climate and Resiliency Planning | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board voted on February 12, 2026 to recommend climate policies to the Plan Commission for inclusion in Plan Spokane 2046, following Phase 2 discussions on climate policy development across 11 sectors required by Washington State (agriculture, buildings, transportation, water resources, waste management, and others). The City of Spokane is updating its Comprehensive Plan, mandated by the Growth Management Act and due in 2026, to integrate climate considerations and address community resilience to climate hazards while promoting equity, protecting infrastructure, and preserving environmental resources. The planning effort incorporates input from community engagement, board feedback, and city staff, with opportunities for public participation through workshops, town halls, and surveys.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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    climate actiongreenhouse gas emissionssustainabilityenvironmental policy
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  • Chapter 9 Eugene Land Use

    Eugene, OR
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    Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code, titled the "Land Use Code," was established to protect public health, safety, and welfare while preserving and enhancing the community's economic, social, and environmental qualities. The code implements state and federal laws and the Metro Plan through policies that support the Urban Growth Boundary, encourage infill and mixed-use development, promote affordable housing and diverse housing types, and prioritize transportation-efficient land use patterns and alternative transportation modes. Key objectives include increasing density within the urban growth boundary, improving downtown vitality, mitigating neighborhood impacts through design standards, and relieving congestion through multi-modal transportation improvements.

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    zoningland useaffordable housingurban planningtransportation
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