STAR Most Sustainable Communities 1_22_15Assess all aspects of sustainability
Identify what is next
1
Community Conversation
1st US LEED Gold KFC/Taco Bell
Is this as good as it gets?
2
Northampton
Slow and Steady wins the race
3
Built Environment
Easy data
Great CITY story
Single occupancy vehicles???
GAP: STAR metrics into plan
4
Climate and Energy
Big picture- trending!!!
Scales: Street trees types
Gap: Climate Adaptation Plan
5
Economy and Jobs
Hardest data
Partnerships (living wage, workforce training)- Key
Some randomness (macro-economic trends)
6
Education, Arts & Community
Hard data (arts activities)
Partnerships (arts and culture)-- Key
7
Equity and Empowerment
Like everyone, equity hardest
Points: community development & partners
8
Health and Safety
Data: Active living the easiest for us
Work of collaborations and partners key
Health systems, regional effort, farmers markets
Emergency systems: local, regional, state, federal
9
Natural Systems
Protect 0.5% of city/year
Access for all neighborhoods
Easy data
Great City story
10