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RECONNECTING FORT WAYNE VISIONS OF SUSTAINABLE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2008
Level City or Town, County
State(s) Indiana
Source Center for Neighborhood Technology
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development
This report discusses the challenges of managing water resources in Fort Wayne, focusing on combined sewers, pollution reduction, and wet basements. It recommends implementing rain gardens as a green infrastructure solution, inspired by successful initiatives in Rock Island, IL. Additionally,...
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Exploring Energy Efficiency: A Multi-Sector Survey on Energy Efficiency Tracking Platforms
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2016
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Sustainable Endowments Institute
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy
Numerous platforms and tools exist to help organizations across all sectors track, manage, and share the results of their sustainability practices and operational policies to reduce energy use. However, there is little information examining what users prioritize and what platforms...
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2009 City of Gainesville Ordinance No. 0-08-88 Solar Energy
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2009
Level City or Town
State(s) Florida
Source Gainesville City Council
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy, Housing
This ordinance amends the Gainesville Code of Ordinances to add provisions for the purchase of solar generated energy through a standard offer contract for all classes and limits net metering distributed resource rates for general service and large power classes. This amendment adds...
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From Clean to Clunker: The Economics of Emissions Control
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2010
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility, Finance & Procurement
The Port of Los Angeles' Clean Truck Program led to a reduction in diesel emissions. This report compiles data from port drivers, mechanics, air regulators and freight carriers on the financial cost and responsibility required to properly maintain a successful Clean Truck Program....
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Park Impact Fees 101
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2015
Level City or Town, County
State(s) Washington
Source Clark County
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces
Park Impact Fees (PIFs) are fees levied on the construction of new residential housing to provide an ongoing source of revenue for park and recreational space development. This guide outlines best practices for implementing PIFs and highlights how Clark County and Vancouver have developed...
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The Economic Benefits of BREC Parks
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source The Trust for Public Land
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Public Spaces
This report examines how Baton Rouge's parks promote recreation, reduce healthcare costs, bolster tourism, reduce pollution, and provide other economic benefits. It provides a guide for quantifying the economic impacts of the parks system and outlines how parks can be used as a tool...
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The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Approach
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Environmental Protection Agency
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces
The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Initiative provides support to communities in urbanized watersheds looking to reduce stormwater runoff using green infrastructure. This brief outlines how communities can incorporate green technology into roadway and utility upgrades....
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2012 Pittsburgh Ordinance 2010-0909 Regulating Natural Gas Extraction
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2012
Level City or Town
State(s) Pennsylvania
Source City of Pittsburgh
Policy Areas Public Safety, Environment & Natural Resources, Health
This ordinance bans the commercial extraction of natural gas within the city and establishes a bill of rights which includes the rights of natural ecosystems, the right of self government for city residents, and the right to sustainably access natural water sources. It also removes...
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Richmond Climate Action Plan
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2016
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source City of Richmond
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources
The City of Richmond's comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) includes a variety of initiatives such as the Richmond Build program, which provides green job training and employment opportunities for local youth, and partnerships to install solar panels in lower-income neighborhoods....
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US Cities and Climate Change: Status and Roadmap for the Future
Type Roadmap
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source IEEE Smart Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources
This article reviews best practices for strengthening city climate plans based on the regulatory environment, local priorities, and funding opportunities. It identifies the electric grid and power utilities as key enablers of climate change adaptation and mitigation, and explores...
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High-Road Workforce Guide for City Climate Action
Type Roadmap
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Inclusive Economics
Policy Areas Economic Justice
Implementing climate policy has the potential to promote high-road workforce development (HRWD) that increase economic opportunity for low-income communities. At the same time, HRWD can facilitate the successful implementation of climate plans and broaden community support for climate...
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Solar Power in Your Community
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source U.S. Department of Energy
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This report examines how local governments can promote solar energy development and usage. Recommended strategies include organizing local solar efforts, making solar infrastructure more affordable and accessible, developing workforce training programs, and facilitating the installment...
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Gonzales Climate Action Plan 2018 Update
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source City of Gonzales
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources
The City of Gonzales, California, developed its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainability. It identifies emission reduction targets and strategies across various sectors, including energy use, transportation, land...
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Greening Without Gentrification: Learning from Parks-Related Anti-Displacement Strategies Nationwide
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing, Public Spaces
When parks are built in historically marginalized areas they can contribute to 'green gentrification' as improved access to natural spaces increases property values and brings an influx of wealthier residents. This guide outlines policy strategies for greening marginalized communities...
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Solar-Powering Your Community: A Guide for Local Governments
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2011
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source U.S. Department Of Energy
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy
This report serves as a resource for local governments and stakeholders in designing and implementing a local solar plan. The report includes examples and models that have been field-tested in cities and counties around the United States....
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2018 New York City Ordinance 32 Requiring Energy Efficiency Requirement Improvements
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) New York
Source City of New York
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This ordinance requires the city commissioner to regularly submit proposed amendments to the city's energy code to improve energy efficiency. The proposed amendments should bring the city's code up to date with recommendations from the New York State energy research and development...
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2008 King County Ordinance 16147 Green Buildings
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2008
Level County
State(s) Washington
Source King County Council
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy
This ordinance requires that all capital projects enacted or funded by the county adhere to sustainable development and building practices. It establishes functional definitions of these projects and their core components and develops a clear and flexible justification for such policy....
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Highlights of Adopted Amendments to Expand Housing Options
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2023
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) Virginia
Source Arlington County
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Housing
This guide outlines important considerations for zoning and land use policies that expand housing options and improve affordability. It finds these policies allow for multiplex development in previously single-use restricted zones, preserve maximum lot coverage and set back standards...
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Integrating Valuation Methods to Recognize Green Infrastructure's Multiple Benefits
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2010
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Center for Neighborhood Technology
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This report outlines the environmental and economic benefits associated with different types of green infrastructure, including urban forests, permeable pavement, water harvesting technology, green roofs, and infiltration practices like rain gardens, bioswales, and constructed wetlands....
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The Power of Parks to Address Climate Change
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source The Trust for Public Land
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces
Parks and green spaces reduce air temperatures and absorb floodwater, making them vital resources in mitigating the effects of climate change. This report outlines how cities are supporting park services and promoting natural spaces to lower urban temperatures, manage stormwater,...
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Illinois Gun Owners' Safety and Responsibility Ordinance
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2011
Level City or Town
State(s) Maryland
Source Town of Mountain Lake Park
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Health
This ordinance prohibits the future extraction of natural gas in the city of Mountain Lake Park, and establishes a bill of rights which includes the civil rights of local natural ecosystems, the right to a sustainable energy future for city residents, and the right to self government....
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Open Space Development Model Ordinance
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2007
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces
This model ordinance creates a flexible framework for maintaining open space programs that meet neighborhoods' unique needs. This model law's objectives are preserving open space for recreation, reducing the costs and burdens of stormwater management, increasing future property values,...
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Green Space: An Underestimated Tool to Create More Equal Cities
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source World Resources Institute
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces
Improving access to urban green spaces can promote equity in health, safety, and climate resilience. This report outlines how access to quality green spaces like public parks and athletic fields is often linked to wealth and examines how local governments can improve green space equity...
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Economic Benefits of Parks
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2011
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States, Pennsylvania
Source We Conserve PA
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces
This guide examines economic impact studies of public parks, and finds parks provide many economic benefits to their surrounding communities, including increased property values, increased tax revenues, decreased medical costs due to recreational opportunities, and decreased stormwater...
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The Excellent City Park System: What Makes it Great and How to Get There
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2013
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source The Trust for Public Land
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Public Spaces
This report outlines best practices for effective park development and recommends that cities take inventory of their land assets, prioritize park safety and equity, and regularly engage with the public. It also highlights case studies that have implemented successful park development...
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