SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. Act Locally Think Globally

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1 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Act Locally Think Globally

2 A United Nations High Commission Our Common Future 1987 The term was used by the Brundtland Commission which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of sustainable development as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Community Sustainability is the application of sustainable development principals to the activities and policies of a neighborhood, district or region through community action and initiative. The roots of the sustainability can be traced back to the environmental movement of the 1970 s. Although that movement focused on preserving natural resources, sustainable development now focuses on how human decisions affect natural resources, human health and future generations.

3 Cycle of Sustainability Maintaining Comfortable Human Society while maintaining a environment nment which will support future generations through the employment of sustainable economies of human actions

4 The Green Revolution Fertilizer pollution Punjab India Erosion Fertility Decline Monocultures Susceptibility to Collapse Irish Potato Famine Meat to Grain Loss Sustainable Agriculture Impacts on the Nitrogen Cycle

5 Acid Rain Collapse of World Fisheries The Case of the Blue Fin Tuna Depletion of Fresh Water Water Table Levels Reductions Long Island Punjab Kansas Deep Sea Pollution Ice Cap Melting and Water Levels Ocean Temperatures and Coral Reefs Human Impacts to the Water Cycle

6 Ozone Whole 1 st International Success Reversed After Montrial Protocal Acid Rain Climate Change Storm Intensity and Storm Frequency Global Warming CO2 Emissions Carbon Economics Port Authority Carbon Nutral By 2030 Utility Credits Human Impacts to the Atmosphere

7 Earth s climate is changing. Greenhouse gases are accumulating. and Human activities are the cause CO2 Green House Gases Production by Livestock Production by Industrial Activity Production for Power Grid Production by Transportation Production by Oceans Production by Permafrost Our Carbon Footprint The Carbon Cycle

8 Is Food Production Limitless??? The Green Revolution irrigation, irrigation high yield varitety The coming Green Revolution Food for 8 billion people There is a sustainable limit The Dangers of monocultures The Collapse of species Food Production

9 Global Initiatives 1987 Montréal Protocol 1987 Bruntland Commission 1992 Rio De Janiero Earth Summit 1997 Kyoto Protocol 2008 Copenhagen Summit Global Responsibilities Interconnectedness Malthusian Corrections Famine Disease Swine Flu - pandemic Toxic Poisoning System Collapse - Extinction

10 The Billion Stimulus Package A very green package : 80 Billion Dollars for Energy Efficiency and Construction Grants (400 million in discretionally DOE funding) Weatherization Assistance State Energy Offices Alternate Fuel Vehicles Research and Development (2 Billion) Smart Grid 6 Billion for Green Clean water and Green Technologies to USEPA NYSERDA : 123 Million for State Energy Program for competitive grants and by formula 175 Million for Energy efficiency and Conservation Block Grants 394 Million for Weatherization Assistance Additional Funds for Appliance Rebate Energy Star Program and Alternative Vehicles Pilot Grants

11 International Efforts 1987 Bruntland Commission : Our Common Future Kyoto Protocol Rio Declaration 2002 Johannesburg Declaration 2009 Copenhagen Summit of Kyoto Protocol Parties Zoning : Land Use Law for Sustainable Development : John Nolan Pace University NY Strum College of Law: Sustainable Development Code Beta Version 1.2 Smart Code : Form Base Zoning Orange County Web Site Sustainable Development Law Research Guide Land Use Law and Sustainability

12 Why and How of Sustainable Communities? 1. The ability of future generations to meet their needs are dependent on the actions of the present generation 2. Sustainable environments are healthier, more productive and cost efficient Think Globally Act Locally Each individual, group and community can Change their carbon footprint Every one lives in a catchment Every one has an impact Each of us can make a difference Our life style Our Family Our Work Place Our Local Community

13 Sustainable Standards USGBC LEED RATING SYSTEM Port Authority sustainable design Project manual Reduce Green House Gasses by 80% by 2050 Carbon Neutral by 2010 Promote sustainability among tenets and customers Adapt Facilities to Risk of Climate Change GreenLites NYSDOT Project Design Certification Program Energy Star Program NYSERDA

14 Sustainable Design Standards Renovations and New Construction Sustainable Sites : Location Walking/Biking Site Design Considerations Green Water Efficiency : Landscaping Low Flush Toilets Gray Water Energy and Atmosphere : HVAC Building Envelope Solar, Wind & Geothermal Materials and Resources ; Reuse - Recycling Renewable Local Certifications Indoor Environmental Quality : Day Lighting Air Quality CO2 Neighborhood Standards Smart Location & Linkages Neighborhood Pattern Green Construction s

15 Sustainable Design Considerations Site Design Site Selection Orientation Materials Stormwater Quality -PSS Removal Quantity - Stormwater Recharge Vegetated Swales Rain Gardens Pervious Pavement Exerscapes Energy Efficiency Insulation Ventilation Solar Geothermal Wind Cost --- Benefit Payback times-incentives

16 Sustainable Site Design Pervious Pavement Vegetated Swale

17 AWANEE CONFERENCE 1991 All planning should be in the form of complete and integrated communities containing housing, shops, work places, schools, parks and civic facilities essential to the daily life of the residents. Community size should be designed so that housing, jobs, daily needs and other activities are within easy walking distance of each other.

18 Sustainable Master Plans - Goals and Objectives Sustainable Community Connectivity Economics Natural Resources Examples : City of Newburg Stewart Air Port West Orange Sustainable Master Plan Borough of Wanaque Master Plan Review Middlebury College Campus Greenburg Sustainable Master Plan Masdar UAE

19 PLANNING FOR COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY Step 1: Review of the Sustainability Movement and Community Action Models with Community Leaders and Stake Holders Step 2: Stake holders Review & Accept Sustainability and Establish Scope of work Step 3: Formalize Visioning Plan for Sustainability in each Master Plan Element 1. Land Use Sustainable Community Models New Construction and Renovations (LEED Initiatives) Smart Streets (Smart Growth) Green/Alternative Forms for Redevelopment Recreation and Integration of a Healthful Life Style Health and Wellness Opportunities 2. Economic Development Green Business Opportunities Urban Food Production Mixed Use Alternatives Communications Wireless Connections Green Product Availability 3. Historic Preservation Energy Education and Community History Energy Conservation and Historic Structures Historic Health Patterns 4. Community Facilities Utilities Energy Options Public Buildings Energy Audits and Energy Savings Plan Public Buildings Green Products and User Health Recycling - Program Enhancements 5. Circulation Element Pedestrian Friendly Opportunities Bike Friendly Opportunities Public Transportation Opportunities 6. VMT s and Emissions Low Emission Vehicles Alternative Fuel Vehicles Parking

20 3. Historic Preservation Energy Education and Community History Energy conservation and historic structures Historic Heath Patterns 4. Community Facilities, Utilities and Recycling Element Utilities Energy Options Public Buildings Energy Audits and Energy Savings Plan Public Buildings Green Products and User Health Recycling - Program enhancements 5. Circulation Element Pedestrian Friendly Opportunities Bike Friendly Opportunities Public Transportation Opportunities Cars, Parking, Low Emission Vehicles and Alternative Fuel Vehicles OR Develop a Sustainability Element Vision for a Sustainable Community Goals and Objectives Strategies for implementation Participatory and Regulatory Actions

21 Sustainable Zoning Ordinances Sustainable Zoning Code Audit David Church : Sustainable Zoning Code Audit Review List of Uses Design Performance Standards Allow what you want Green Check List Review against Sustainable Standards Support for Solar, Wind and Geothermal Form Bases Zoning and Transects Building Codes and Energy Codes Sustainable Zoning Code Awanee Principals Smart Code Form Based Zoning and Transects

22 Act Locally Think Globally Personal commitment Agents of Change Your Catchment Home and Work Place Sustainability Community Sustainability Corporate Sustainability ABA Committee on Sustainability The Sustainable Law Office Questions? Contact