Do You Want a More Sustainable Community?
What is the Municipal Guide to Sustainable Planning?
The Municipal Guide to Sustainable Planning is a tool to assist communities with incorporating actionable elements of sustainability into their ongoing processes and municipal business planning. The goal of the Guide is to help communities measurably move forward with sustainability that builds resilience, is economically feasible, and is community beneficial.
What Does the Municipal Guide to Sustainable Planning Include?
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Guide to establishing a Municipal Process for Sustainable Development
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Best Practices and Cost Benefit Information for a variety of Sustainability Topics
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Resource links to tools, organizations, websites, and case studies
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Sustainability Topics
Buildings
Incorporating building efficiencies for energy cost savings.
Natural Resource Conservation and Green Space Management
Environmental management and conservation for the benefit of the greater community.
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Waste, Resources and Materials Management
Waste stream management and reduction techniques.
Land Use Development
and Zoning
City planning for sustainable future growth.
Renewable Energy
Municipal Water and Stormwater Management
Incorporating building efficiencies for energy cost savings.
Responsible use and recycling of potable, septic, and sewer water.
Roadways and Public Mobility
Sustainable Communities
Multi-modes of commuting, safe crossings, and alternative transportation.
Community engagement and introducing opportunities for education.
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The Waukesha County Green team received a grant from the Mosaic Momentum Initiative. This grant was awarded through the Mosaic environmental movement infrastructure grant slate, which is supporting 21 projects involving 91 organizations across 27 states working on clean air and water, a safe climate, and healthy and just communities.