18 results for “sustainability” · other
18 results for “sustainability” · other
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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Team San Jose, a partnership managing the San Jose Convention Center and entertainment venues, reported $2.4 billion in citywide visitor spending for fiscal year 2022–2023 while focusing on restoring group business to pre-COVID levels through evolved sales strategies and marketing efforts. The organization prioritized sustainability initiatives, including pursuing California Green Business Certification and implementing green meetings programs at the convention center to reduce event carbon footprints. The report highlights the organization's commitment to fiscal responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion while positioning San Jose as a competitive destination for meetings and events across multiple market segments.
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The Worcester Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan, submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development in April 2016, outlines a comprehensive strategy for revitalizing Worcester's downtown area in collaboration with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and multiple consulting firms. The plan includes project vision, goals and objectives, descriptions of the urban revitalization area, and detailed figures addressing land use, zoning, property boundaries, and proposed clearance and rehabilitation areas. The document is formatted as a 143-page submission incorporating the Commonwealth's Sustainable Development Principles and includes sections on project needs and characteristics.
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Oakland's November 2024 roadmap document identifies structural budget deficits driven primarily by police department overspending and proposes that fiscal stability requires reforms beyond departmental cuts. Police and fire services consume 70% of the general fund—far higher than peer cities—with police overspending alone accounting for 56% of the 2024-2025 deficit, predominantly from overtime costs that have outpaced both general fund revenue growth and inflation. The document identifies accountability gaps, including 83% of sworn overtime approval records that could not be located or verified, and notes that the majority of city employees earning over $200,000 are sworn officers, with 64% of those earning over $300,000 in that category. The analysis, authored by Bob Brownstein (former Santa Clara County and San Jose budget official), argues that balancing the deficit through cuts to non-sworn services alone is not feasible and that deeper police operational reforms are necessary to protect critical services and achieve fiscal stability.
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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 University of York's 2023 Annual Report reflects significant achievements despite challenging conditions in the higher education sector, including unprecedented inflation and funding pressures. Key highlights include ranking 10th for research quality in the Research Excellence Framework, securing £97 million in research grants (the largest total ever), receiving a TEF Gold award for teaching excellence, and achieving 15th place in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The institution emphasizes continued progress toward its Vision for York strategy across four key areas: empowering education, curiosity-driven and action-oriented research, sustainable development, and public good commitment.
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The Housing & Community Development (HCD) 2023 Annual Report documents the department's key accomplishments under new leadership, including receiving a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant for the Thrive in the 05 neighborhood reinvestment initiative, launching a mobile shower program and expanding housing services for unhoused residents, and opening the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for the first time in years. Notable achievements also included purchasing and rehabilitating housing properties and breaking ground on Milagro on Oracle, the City of Tucson's first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project in over a decade. The department emphasized implementing new initiatives such as the Housing Affordability Strategy for Tucson (HAST) and a housing development arm to address the growing housing crisis, with plans in 2024 to focus on sustainability and building resilient housing and community infrastructure.
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The City of Spokane is conducting a comprehensive update of Title 17 of the Spokane Municipal Code (the Development Code) through the BUILDSpokane project, in partnership with planning firms Clarion Associates and Kimley Horn. The modernization effort aims to align zoning and development regulations with current policy objectives, reduce barriers to development, and promote affordability, equity, and sustainability while improving code accessibility and review efficiency. The project is proceeding concurrently with PlanSpokane 2046, the City's comprehensive plan update, to meet state requirements and ensure Spokane's regulatory framework supports long-term community goals.
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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 City of Eugene publishes a public meetings calendar listing scheduled meetings for city commissions and committees, with most meetings conducted virtually. The calendar includes specific meetings such as the Sustainability Commission's Sustainable Buildings Committee Meeting on May 4 and the Intergovernmental Relations Committee on May 6. Recordings and minutes from all public meetings except executive sessions are made available to the public in compliance with Oregon Public Meeting Law, with City Council, Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Police Commission, and Toxics Board recordings accessible on the city's Public Webcasts and Meeting Materials page. The city accepts written complaints alleging violations of the Public Meeting Law through a formal complaint process requiring submission to the City Recorder at 500 E 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Eugene, OR 97401, in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules 199-050-0070.
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This is a navigation and informational page for the City of San Diego's Boards and Commissions office, located at 1200 Third Ave., Suite 924. The page provides access to information about various boards and commissions organized by category (Finance and Economic Development, Access and Inclusion, Arts and Culture, Public Protection, Sustainability, Neighborhood Infrastructure, and Parks and Planning), along with membership details, application procedures, and current vacancy listings. Recent news items include Mayor Todd Gloria's announcements of new board appointments in April and February 2026, and notification of a $5 million award to combat gun and gang violence.
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This October 1998 report from the Worcester Research Bureau addresses Worcester's lack of private development despite national economic growth, noting declining construction since 1994 and high office vacancy rates that threaten the city's financial sustainability. The report recommends reforms to the zoning ordinance and permit process, including establishing a pre-planning review process through a Development Office, creating a "one-stop shopping" system to coordinate approvals across city agencies, increasing planning staff resources, and employing professional staff for technical reviews. These measures are intended to streamline the development approval process and make Worcester more competitive in attracting private investment.
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