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May 22, 2012Alan Steinbeck, AICPRenaissance Planning Group
Sustainable Communities Building Blocks ProgramEPA Office of Sustainable Communities
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT
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About the Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program
• The Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program seeks to provide quick, targeted technical assistance to communities using a variety of tools that have demonstrated results and widespread application.
• This technical assistance will help selected local and/or tribal governments to implement development approaches that protect the environment, improve public health, create jobs, expand economic opportunity, and improve overall quality of life.
Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program
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Sustainable Design + Development
• Purpose of Tool: Help communities understand the key principles and decisions at the location, site, and building levels that can result in a more sustainable plan or development proposal.
• Builds upon existing EPA publication, Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development
Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program
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Site Selection and AssessmentSelecting a Smart Growth Location
Strengths and WeaknessesPrimary and Secondary Issues
Site-specific ExerciseIdentifying Appropriate Features and UsesDeveloping a Design Concept
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Sustainable Development Assessment
SStrengths
WWeaknesses
Three groups
Identified and prioritized
Helpful Harmful
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SStrengths
• Momentum and interest
• Proactive and engaged city government
• Protection and reuse of buildings
• Historic architecture
• Park and farmers market
• Availability of parking
• Safe downtown
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WWeaknesses
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WWeaknesses
• Lack of attractions for visitors
• Need for more shopping opportunities
• Greater diversity of uses
• Lack of connectivity
• Lack of funds
• Communication about development plans and initiatives
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SStrengths
• Small city competitive advantage
• Critical mass of people power
• Reputation for success in region
• Strong state economy
OOpportunities
• Local economy – local funds
• Expansive downtown footprint
• Identify and leverage public funds
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Ten Principles of Smart Growth
Source: Smart Growth Network
• Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place.
• Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.
• Mix land uses.• Create a range of housing opportunities and choices. • Create walkable neighborhoods.• Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities. • Provide a variety of transportation choices.
• Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective. • Take advantage of compact building design.• Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical
environmental areas.
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Six Principles of Green Building
• Conserve materials and resources
• Protect and conserve water
• Promote healthy indoor environments
• Protect climate and ambient air quality while conserving energy resources
• Protect ecosystems and enhance communities
• Use environmentally preferable and safer building products and services
Source: EPA Green Building Principles, Goals, and Recommended Practices
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W• Policies
• Programs
• Funding
• Short
• Medium
• Long
Who What
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Next Steps
Document FindingsDrawings and Photographs5-8 Page Report
IssuesRecommendationsAction Steps
Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program
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Thank You!
For more information:www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm
Contact:
Kevin Nelson, AICP
Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program Manager
202-566-2835
Sustainable Communities Building Blocks Program