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Kansas City’s Commitment to Envision™
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What is Envision™?
• Envision™ helps evaluate the sustainability of civil infrastructure.
• The Envision™ system includes:
• A self assessment checklist
• The Envision rating tool
• A credential program for individuals
• A project evaluation and verification program
• A recognition program for sustainable infrastructure
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Why Use Envision?
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Coordinating Efforts
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Kansas City’s Commitment
• Envision program will act as a guide to address triple bottom line sustainability decisions throughout the life of an infrastructure project
• Empowering departments, staff, and city leaders to become Envision accredited
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City Support for Sustainability Efforts
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EnvisionTM Implementation & Goals
Evaluate • Existing Projects & Basins
Develop• RFQ/P Language• Project Scope Language• Overall Protocols
Establish • Internal Envision SpecialistsAccreditatio
n• Multiple Categories/Utility Projects
Implement • EnvisionTM Philosophy
Increase • Value to the Customer
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Questions?