21 results for “environmental sustainability”
21 results for “environmental sustainability”
The Monroe County Planning Commission's 2023 Annual Report documents the organization's staffing, leadership, and governance structure while commemorating the passing of former Director John Woodling and the retirement of supportive Commissioner John Moyer. The report highlights the Planning Commission's ongoing mission to sustain the county's environmental, economic, and cultural assets, as articulated in the Monroe 2030 Vision Statement, and notes the continuation of key programs including Farmland Preservation and the Open Space Mini Grant program. The Commission maintained municipal partnerships throughout 2023, providing planning and mapping services to local townships and boroughs under established intergovernmental agreements.
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The Monroe County Planning Commission's 2023 Annual Report honors former Director John Woodling, who passed away in October, and acknowledges retiring County Commissioner John Moyer's 12-year tenure of support for planning initiatives including farmland preservation and open space programs. The report outlines the Planning Commission's continued municipal partnerships throughout 2023, providing technical and mapping services to townships and boroughs through established intergovernmental agreements. The organization maintains its mission guided by the Monroe 2030 Vision Statement to sustain the county's environmental, economic, and cultural assets while serving its residents.
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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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The 2023 Annual Report for Monroe County Planning Commission documents the agency's operations and leadership changes, including the passing of former Director John Woodling in October and the retirement of Commissioner John Moyer after 12 years of service. The report outlines the Planning Commission's vision to sustain Monroe County's environmental, economic, and cultural assets while noting the commission's continued partnership with local municipalities on planning and mapping services. Key accomplishments attributed to the Planning Commission include the award-winning Monroe 2020 Comprehensive Plan, three Regional Comprehensive Plans, the Monroe County Open Space Bond, and programs focused on farmland preservation and open space grants.
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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 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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The Environmental Advisory Board held meetings on August 27, 2025 and scheduled a September 24, 2025 session to address sustainability initiatives in Cincinnati. Key agenda items included reviewing a $9.1 million Solar For All grant that was terminated by the EPA in August (with the city exploring alternative funding paths), discussing stormwater management and impervious surface fees, and voting on a SOPEC (Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council) recommendation. The board also planned presentations on community engagement and codifying environmental justice in municipal decision-making processes.
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East Marlborough Township submitted a balanced 2024 Budget to its Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2023, with no tax rate increases while maintaining quality services and amenities. The budget was developed with focus on fiscal responsibility, social equity, and environmental sustainability, following a three-pronged approach of respecting past initiatives, serving present needs without increasing debt, and building reserves for future taxpayers. The budget process, mandated under Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code, began in August with departmental budget requests reviewed individually by the Township Manager.
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The Mayor's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 outlines Salt Lake City's proposed budget organized around four administrative priorities: equitable growth benefiting all residents, environmental resilience and sustainability, inclusive community opportunities, and employee well-being. The document presents a comprehensive 340-page budget plan covering capital and operating budgets, financial policies, departmental allocations, and staffing decisions across all city departments, building on initiatives from the previous three fiscal years while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
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