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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 4/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, with five members present, presiding over Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity through zoning amendments, and CB 121196, a comprehensive rezoning measure affecting multiple neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) designed to increase housing supply, support mixed-use redevelopment, remove construction barriers for alternative building methods, and incentivize community-serving uses. The meeting lasted approximately two hours, ending at 11:35 a.m.

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  • 2026-0346: Order for a hearing to explore the inclusion of pollinator corridors as part of sustainable development.

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • Community Development - January 7, 2026.pdf

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Community Development Committee held a meeting on January 7, 2026, to review departmental updates and consider policy matters including annual reports on the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and Aquatics operations, a housing needs assessment overview, and action items including a bid tabulation for a Sustainable Medians Pilot Program and adoption of the 2024 Commercial Series of the International Building Codes and 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The meeting included information items, discussion items, and action items presented by various city staff members and department managers.

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  • 2025-2037: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in the form of a grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield/BlueRoots Collaboration Grant, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund transforming underused land into sustainable assets that provide climate, wellness, and workforce benefits, with a focus on removing invasive plants and establishing a walking path.

    Dec 1, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • RS2025-1615: A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act to promote sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship.

    Oct 27, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES October 23, 2025

    Oct 23, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
    Minutes

    The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Nashville with nine of ten commissioners present, including Chair Greg Adkins and Vice-Chair Jessica Farr. The Commission guides growth and development in Nashville and Davidson County with a focus on sustainable community development, neighborhood preservation, and infrastructure efficiency. The document establishes procedural information about the Commission's operations, meeting schedule, decision-making authority on planning applications, and public participation options, including live streaming and online access to agendas and staff reports.

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  • METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA September 25, 2025

    Sep 25, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
    Agenda

    The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a regular meeting agenda on September 25, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Nashville to guide growth and development toward a more sustainable community. The commission, chaired by Greg Adkins and comprising nine council-appointed members plus the Mayor's representative, makes final decisions on site plans and subdivisions while recommending actions on zone changes and other applications to the Metropolitan Council. Meeting materials were posted online and available in person, with public comments accepted through Tuesday prior to the meeting, and proceedings broadcast live on Metro Nashville Network and YouTube.

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  • 2025-1373: Order for a hearing to explore the inclusion of pollinator corridors as part of sustainable development. On motion of Councilor Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Coletta Zapata and Pepén as original co-sponsors.

    Jul 7, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2025-1854: Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution entitled, "Resolution establishing a Task Force on Sustainable Funding for the Pittsburgh Land Bank to develop recommendations for long-term financial stability," by establishing a Steering Committee to serve as the core body of the Task Force.

    May 18, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 1969-2024: To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus State Community College Development Foundation, Inc. in support of a sustainability-focused study abroad opportunity for students of Columbus State Community College selected by the French Embassy; and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. ($6,000.00)

    Jun 26, 2024

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2024-0907: On the message and order, referred on June 5, 2024, Docket #0907, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health Sustainability, awarded by the United States Conference of Mayors to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood Development. The grant will fund and support programs that engage community members and promote or stimulate behavior change in Childhood Obesity Prevention and environmental health and sustainability, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

    May 29, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 2024-0815: Councilor Murphy called Docket #0815, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant for Chinatown Childcare Services, awarded by the Boston Planning and Development Agency to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund to support the creation and sustainability of Family Child Care and Center Based programs, from the Committee on Strong Women, Families and Communities. No objection being heard, the matter was before the body. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the order was passed.

    May 1, 2024

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 23-1838: A resolution approving and providing for the execution of a proposed Grant Agreement between the City and County of Denver and the United States of America concerning the "FY2023 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Smart Policing Initiative Program" and the funding therefor. Approves a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for $698,257 and an ending date of 12-20-2026 aiming to reduce violence and sustain community safety in chronic crime hot spots, develop strategic expansion protocols for Place Network Investigations (PNI) and advance policing practice, accountability, and science, citywide. (POLIC-202370682). The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-29-2023.

    Nov 19, 2023

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 2503-2023: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to accept the Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the Department of Public Utilities, Columbus Sustainable section; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Electricity Grants Fund to support development of a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), and a final status report; and to declare an emergency. ($1,000,000.00)

    Aug 30, 2023

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • O-269-22: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FROM DISTRICT 8 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF ADVANCED PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY TO CREATE A MASTER PLAN FOR BARDSTOWN ROAD.

    Aug 31, 2022

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • 1278-2022: To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with Trinity Transition Consultants, LLC (TTC) to provide support services in developing sustainable, diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace culture that reflects the Department’s core values, mission, and vision; to authorize the expenditure of $126,750.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($126,750.00)

    Apr 28, 2022

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2022-0202: WHEREAS, our riverfronts are indispensable in the development of our local economy, generating billions of dollars in economic development, arts and culture, and ecological sustainability; and,

    Mar 21, 2022

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2021-1887: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to enter into a partnership agreement with the City of Dortmund Germany to facilitate and promote cooperation on sustainable urban development. Both cities will participate in creating a cooperation plan, reports, and documentation of the lessons learned from the other city/cities over the course of the program.

    Sep 17, 2021

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • team san jose

    San Jose, CA
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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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  • DOWNTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN Worcester, ...

    Worcester, MA
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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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  • Urban Forestry Commission | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC), originally established as the Tree Commission in the early 1990s and dormant since the early 2000s, was revived in 2021 through Cleveland City Council legislation amending Chapter 163 of the Codified Ordinances. The UFC advises the Mayor and City Council on policies and regulations to increase tree canopy and neighborhood vibrancy, with responsibilities including adoption of an urban forest management plan, development of a comprehensive tree inventory, policy recommendations, monitoring of implementation, and grant solicitation. The commission holds quarterly public meetings that are live-streamed on Sustainable Cleveland's YouTube and broadcast on TV20, with scheduled Budget Committee meetings on May 8, 2026 and July 10, 2026, and a Policy Committee meeting on June 10, 2026. Public comments are accepted online (by noon ET on the day of the meeting) and in-person (with sign-in required at least 5 minutes before the meeting), with each speaker limited to 3 minutes and comments required to be relevant to the posted agenda.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

    York, PA
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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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  • 2023 Annual Report

    Tucson, AZ
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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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  • BUILDSpokane | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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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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  • 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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  • 721 Unionville Road Kennett Square, PA 19348

    Kennett Square, PA
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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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  • Boards and Commissions | City of San Diego Official Website

    San Diego, CA
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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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  • FY 2020-21 Budget Presentation City of Stamford

    Stamford, CT
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    The City of Stamford's FY 2020-21 Budget Presentation for the Transportation, Traffic & Parking Department outlines the department's mission to enhance and maintain the city's transportation infrastructure with emphasis on safety, mobility, and sustainable practices. The department oversees four programs including Transportation Planning & Engineering, Traffic Maintenance, Special Events, and Parking, and is administering over $36 million in capital transportation projects across the city, including fiber optic cable replacement, signal optimization, intersection improvements, and pedestrian safety enhancements. Additionally, the department secured over $13 million in developer contributions for transportation improvements through development plan review and responded to 1,962 citizen service inquiries in the prior fiscal period.

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  • Visit the Township's Web Site www.twp.ferguson.pa.us and ...

    State College, PA
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    On April 20, 2020, Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting via Zoom to address multiple agenda items including a COVID-19 response report, approval of various policies (LEED Green Cleaning, Sustainable Purchasing & Solid Waste Management, and Tobacco Control), and consideration of land development plans including a modification/waiver request for the Harner Farm Subdivision and Whitehall Road Sheetz Land Development Plan regarding sidewalk requirements. The board also reviewed street improvement contracts for North and West projects, new parking and traffic regulations, and other routine municipal business.

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