2008 Sustainable Government Symposium
The 2008 Sustainable Government Symposium and Green Government AwardsWhen: Friday, December 12 from 8:30am to 3:00pmWhere: Department of Agriculture Building, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, ILPlease join the Council for a symposium dedicated to greening Illinois state government operations and policies. Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
To register, visit
http://www.standingupforillinois.org/green/symposium_sg.php.
Morning panelists will discuss energy efficiency and conservation programs, green procurement, green leased office space, and recycling and waste reduction. Morning working groups will provide an opportunity to exchange best practices and brainstorm future sustainability projects with other agencies.
After lunch, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn will address symposium attendees and present the 2008 Green Government Awards to state agencies that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving the sustainability of their programs and operations. From 1:30 to 3:00pm, the Green Governments Coordinating Council will hold its final quarterly meeting of the year. Everyone is welcome to stay for the meeting and participate in further discussion.
11/14/08
10/13/08
Great article in the NYT today about the trend toward Wind Manufacturers seeking Midwest Production Facilities:
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/13/a-gust-of-green-jobs/
Thanks to Jason for sharing.
Jason Loyet
Bauer Power
www.BauerPower.com
10/10/08
The images below illustrate potential locations for Windfarms in the Peoria Metro area. The lighter color is better, usually because it is on higher ground. Western United States locations have more wind, but are farther from the market.
There is a very large Windfarm on I-39 north of I-80. You can see that the area is the same color as areas on the outskirts of metropolitan Peoria.
Images are from the Wind for Illinois web page.
http://windforillinois.org/
Site where you can plug in your address and it will display a map giving a rough estimation of the wind resource at the exact location. Courtesy of Wind for Illinois.
http://navigator.awstruewind.com/
There is a very large Windfarm on I-39 north of I-80. You can see that the area is the same color as areas on the outskirts of metropolitan Peoria.
Images are from the Wind for Illinois web page.
http://windforillinois.org/
Site where you can plug in your address and it will display a map giving a rough estimation of the wind resource at the exact location. Courtesy of Wind for Illinois.
http://navigator.awstruewind.com/
9/5/08
Interesting article about the Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency (NIMPA), comprised of the communities of Rochelle, Batavia and Geneva. They signed an agreement with EcoEnergy to own 10 to 15 megawatts (MW) of turbines built as part of the EcoBryn wind energy project proposed in Ogle County.
http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=&story_id=1494
Information about the Windfarm in Mendota, Illinois below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendota_Hills_Wind_Farm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_the_United_States
http://www.rochellenews-leader.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=&story_id=1494
Information about the Windfarm in Mendota, Illinois below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendota_Hills_Wind_Farm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_the_United_States
8/28/08
Everyone is in favor of clean energy, saving the environment and reducing our dependency on foreign oil. The issues has lately been popularized by T. Boone Pickens. His plan is on the web site below:
http://www.pickensplan.com/
Governments and business in Peoria could encourage the development of a wind farm near Peoria by creating a consortium who would band together to buy wind energy from a newly developed wind farm. The Wind farm company could handle location, siting and development work. An ideal location would be on a major approach to the region, perhaps along I-74 . Another option would be a "Green Sustainable" technology and business park developed with the Wind Farm. This could also enhance our image as a "Green" Community. Wind farms are of course controversial to nearby property owners. Siting is somewhat difficult. But the idea is worth researching. Grants for this type of work are available from:
http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/
Peoria Journal Star Article
http://www.pjstar.com/business/x499365074/Wind-energy-to-be-considered-as-power-source-for-Peoria-area
Wind for Illinois
http://windforillinois.org/
Site where you can plug in your address and it will display a map giving a rough estimation of the wind resource at the exact location. Courtesy of Wind for Illinois.
http://navigator.awstruewind.com/
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Governments and business in Peoria could encourage the development of a wind farm near Peoria by creating a consortium who would band together to buy wind energy from a newly developed wind farm. The Wind farm company could handle location, siting and development work. An ideal location would be on a major approach to the region, perhaps along I-74 . Another option would be a "Green Sustainable" technology and business park developed with the Wind Farm. This could also enhance our image as a "Green" Community. Wind farms are of course controversial to nearby property owners. Siting is somewhat difficult. But the idea is worth researching. Grants for this type of work are available from:
http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/
Peoria Journal Star Article
http://www.pjstar.com/business/x499365074/Wind-energy-to-be-considered-as-power-source-for-Peoria-area
Wind for Illinois
http://windforillinois.org/
Site where you can plug in your address and it will display a map giving a rough estimation of the wind resource at the exact location. Courtesy of Wind for Illinois.
http://navigator.awstruewind.com/
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8/22/08
7/22/08
7/18/08
Sustainable Development Green Technology Commission Chairman Chairman Amir Al-Khafaji and Commissioner Matt Coulter call our attention to the sustainable green technology efforts of this company.
http://www.newbelgium.com/sustainability.php
http://www.triplepundit.com/pages/new-belgium-brewery-four-princ-003220.php
5/9/08
Mayor Ardis has created the “The Peoria Commission on Sustainability and Green Technology”, which will lead the effort to increase "green" development and technology in Peoria. We plan to make Peoria a leader in Sustainable Development.
Mayor Ardis named Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji as Chairman of the Commission. Dr. Al-Khafaji is Chairman of the Bradley University Civil Engineering and Construction Department. A number of citizen leaders have been contacted and asked to serve on the Commission
Mayor Ardis named Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji as Chairman of the Commission. Dr. Al-Khafaji is Chairman of the Bradley University Civil Engineering and Construction Department. A number of citizen leaders have been contacted and asked to serve on the Commission
4/24/08
Over 95 people attended the Sustainable Development Meeting on April 23, 2008. They broke into tables of ten people each, and provided valuable information and proposals on how we could collectively improve our city and region. This information is summarized below.
TABLE 1
INCENTIVES
Low impact development ordinances
Street size – reduce width
Parking – less
Green Commission – See Springfield
EDUCATION
TIFF – Increase % to developer for LEED incentives to meet LEED Standards
Permit fees
Accelerated schedule
No inspections
Property tax credits
REQUIRE/MANDATE COMPLIANCE W/ENERGY STANDARDS (Over certain SF development)
LEAF PICK-UP TO PREVENT FILLING RAVINES
ENERGY USE REDUCTION – WAYS?
Shared Bikes
Bike Paths/lanes
Road Safety
Home<<<-->>> Work
Parking
Residential close to work (downtown)
GREEN POWER
Solar
Geothermal-River
Wind Farm – for Peoria
REQUIRE RECYCLE
EXIST HVAC UPGRADES
Test existing buildings
INCENTIVES FOR UPGRADING EXISTING
Green upgrade low interest loans
TABLE 2
"THE GREENOVATORS"
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Lack of knowledge – alternatives/opportunities
Behind?
WANT TO GO? GOALS
Education
Cost-benefit analysis
Implementation
Limit barriers + bureaucracy to achieve sustainability – lift it up (can’t be a "cash cow")
Energy efficiency – buildings new and retro
Incorporating new technology
EDUCATION – REALIZE OPPORTUNITIES
Carry message beyond stakeholders
Make economic/financial sense
More/improved mass transit
More downtown living-appeal and critical mass to thrive & maintain
Green space, especially downtown-make desirable, user-friendly
Change mindset – lifestyles
Create "safe" green space downtown – crime
Water quality/storm water
Reduce run-off, CSO, infiltrate water
Water quality, life of infrastructure
Re-use of water
Prove alternatives work and develop model ordinances to guarantee that (practical)
Drivers: regulatory, economic, environmental, social-leverage
Wooded bluff management (along river)
Peoria Pool – lack thereof – need buy-in, forward movement "Riverfront Community, not a mud flat"
Collaboration
Recycling
Build understanding, more green work, energy efficiency, recycling, water infiltration for storm water, economic, etc.
Driver for region
Riverfront
Recycle back into system
Provide opportunities for state/federal dollars
Re-use resources
Dependence on fossil fuels/limited resources
TABLE 3
TRANSPORTATION
Fuel efficient buses, city services, snow plows
User friendly bike paths (all season bike paths or walkway)
Recycled material (Infrastructure, construction materials)
Company or public owned fleet vehicles use natural gas, etc. (Police, delivery services, taxi, city services, snow plows)
Visit-ability (wheelchair accessible)
Connect bike paths
BIKE PATH
Goals
Improve conditions by using recycled material
Connect throughout city to promote use
Make use all seasonal
Incentives
Company friendly by having shower facilities
2 free vacation or personal day off
Health club membership discount
RECYCLED MATERIAL (INFRASTRUCTURE)
Goal
Use recycled material in the construction of driveways, roadways
Incentive
Requirement
FLEET VEHICLE USE ENERGY EFFIENCE FUEL
Goals
Police, taxi, delivery, snow plows, mail, buses, (public service vehicles, private vehicles) (company owned vehicles greater than 10)
Incentives
Waive parking meter fees
DEVELOPMENT
Goals
Use separate dumpsters to recycle building material scrap or waste (copper, plastic, etc.)
TABLE 4
KEYS
Integrate building design efficiency program/audits
Structural – energy efficiency evaluations
EDUCATION
Conflicting sources
Lack of Energy Professionals
Average person not aware of dollar savings from Green Development
SOLUTIONS
Marketing
Street Fairs- Green vendors
Classes
Better define "Green"
Educate through utility bills
Low income families
Education w/energy assistance program
Education w/first time home buyers classes
LACK OF RESOURCES (TODAY)
Problems:
Tax credits end soon
Not utilizing recycling effectively
1 million tv’s to recycle in 2009, tires
SOLUTIONS
Utility rebates
Identify more ways to utilize recyclables locally.
Tires
Manure
Glass
Iron
Aluminum
Use it to Make energy!!
TABLE 5
Government bodies to take the lead
Taking school energy efficiency into consideration when closing
City to mandate curbside recycling
Bike path
Encourage community involvement
Act on community suggestions
Walk-able communities/high schools at all hours of day
Train all city staff on sustainability
Utilize church to help train community on energy & sustainable ideas
Practice what you preach
Preserve existing parks and develop new parks
Provide more mixed use subdivisions
Street friendly for pedestrians downtown
City and employees to encourage incentive car pooling
Flextime to aid carpooling
Telecommuting
Promote "Energy Star" homes
Rate efficiency of homes ‘A’ ,’B’ or ‘C’
Tax incentives for ‘A’ homes
Cut property taxes?
Life cycle costs
Information on various tax incentives for building types
Support local/small business
Incentives to fill empty store fronts w/needed business
Large attractions to pull/keep people downtown to encourage more development
GOVERNMENT BODIES TO TAKE THE LEAD – DON’T RELY JUST ON DEVELOPERS
PROVIDE TRAINING AND INFORMATION THROUGH TOWN MEETINGS, CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND TAX INCENTIVES
INCENTIVES FOR WALKABLE COMMUNITIES, SMALL BUSINESS AND CAR POOLING
TABLE 6
Urban Renewal
Stormwater Management
Capture at source
Aquafer recharge
Filtration
Issues of combined
Reuse of Natural Resources
Dredging material
Promoting Alternative Transportation
Biking/walking (targeted)
Comprehensive plans
Buses
Increase routes/frequency
Reduce transit time
Target Development
Starting places
Seeding grounds (parks)
Public Education
Schools
City sponsored project w/school
Innovation in school systems
Fed/state grants
Follow-through
Energy Management/conservation
TABLE 7
Citizen involvement
Incentives for green technology installment
How to educate about all rebates/incentives available
Need comprehensive communication/advertising plan
Consider specific zones w/incentives for green building certified buildings
Incentives-not all cash-flexibility in building codes
Capitalize on what we are already doing – awareness/marketing
Inventory of what’s done and in process (i.e. Innovation center and civic center)
Inventory of technology/companies in area leading in this area
Knowledge sharing
Professionals sharing info
Training
General awareness on SD
Specific LEED training
Renewable energy
Wind
PV
River/water turbines
Renewable – pv on roofs
Prioritize warehouse district plan
Multi-prong strategy
Internal to organization
Outreach to citizens
Economic development
Federal/state incentives
TABLE 1
INCENTIVES
Low impact development ordinances
Street size – reduce width
Parking – less
Green Commission – See Springfield
EDUCATION
TIFF – Increase % to developer for LEED incentives to meet LEED Standards
Permit fees
Accelerated schedule
No inspections
Property tax credits
REQUIRE/MANDATE COMPLIANCE W/ENERGY STANDARDS (Over certain SF development)
LEAF PICK-UP TO PREVENT FILLING RAVINES
ENERGY USE REDUCTION – WAYS?
Shared Bikes
Bike Paths/lanes
Road Safety
Home<<<-->>> Work
Parking
Residential close to work (downtown)
GREEN POWER
Solar
Geothermal-River
Wind Farm – for Peoria
REQUIRE RECYCLE
EXIST HVAC UPGRADES
Test existing buildings
INCENTIVES FOR UPGRADING EXISTING
Green upgrade low interest loans
TABLE 2
"THE GREENOVATORS"
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Lack of knowledge – alternatives/opportunities
Behind?
WANT TO GO? GOALS
Education
Cost-benefit analysis
Implementation
Limit barriers + bureaucracy to achieve sustainability – lift it up (can’t be a "cash cow")
Energy efficiency – buildings new and retro
Incorporating new technology
EDUCATION – REALIZE OPPORTUNITIES
Carry message beyond stakeholders
Make economic/financial sense
More/improved mass transit
More downtown living-appeal and critical mass to thrive & maintain
Green space, especially downtown-make desirable, user-friendly
Change mindset – lifestyles
Create "safe" green space downtown – crime
Water quality/storm water
Reduce run-off, CSO, infiltrate water
Water quality, life of infrastructure
Re-use of water
Prove alternatives work and develop model ordinances to guarantee that (practical)
Drivers: regulatory, economic, environmental, social-leverage
Wooded bluff management (along river)
Peoria Pool – lack thereof – need buy-in, forward movement "Riverfront Community, not a mud flat"
Collaboration
Recycling
Build understanding, more green work, energy efficiency, recycling, water infiltration for storm water, economic, etc.
Driver for region
Riverfront
Recycle back into system
Provide opportunities for state/federal dollars
Re-use resources
Dependence on fossil fuels/limited resources
TABLE 3
TRANSPORTATION
Fuel efficient buses, city services, snow plows
User friendly bike paths (all season bike paths or walkway)
Recycled material (Infrastructure, construction materials)
Company or public owned fleet vehicles use natural gas, etc. (Police, delivery services, taxi, city services, snow plows)
Visit-ability (wheelchair accessible)
Connect bike paths
BIKE PATH
Goals
Improve conditions by using recycled material
Connect throughout city to promote use
Make use all seasonal
Incentives
Company friendly by having shower facilities
2 free vacation or personal day off
Health club membership discount
RECYCLED MATERIAL (INFRASTRUCTURE)
Goal
Use recycled material in the construction of driveways, roadways
Incentive
Requirement
FLEET VEHICLE USE ENERGY EFFIENCE FUEL
Goals
Police, taxi, delivery, snow plows, mail, buses, (public service vehicles, private vehicles) (company owned vehicles greater than 10)
Incentives
Waive parking meter fees
DEVELOPMENT
Goals
Use separate dumpsters to recycle building material scrap or waste (copper, plastic, etc.)
TABLE 4
KEYS
Integrate building design efficiency program/audits
Structural – energy efficiency evaluations
EDUCATION
Conflicting sources
Lack of Energy Professionals
Average person not aware of dollar savings from Green Development
SOLUTIONS
Marketing
Street Fairs- Green vendors
Classes
Better define "Green"
Educate through utility bills
Low income families
Education w/energy assistance program
Education w/first time home buyers classes
LACK OF RESOURCES (TODAY)
Problems:
Tax credits end soon
Not utilizing recycling effectively
1 million tv’s to recycle in 2009, tires
SOLUTIONS
Utility rebates
Identify more ways to utilize recyclables locally.
Tires
Manure
Glass
Iron
Aluminum
Use it to Make energy!!
TABLE 5
Government bodies to take the lead
Taking school energy efficiency into consideration when closing
City to mandate curbside recycling
Bike path
Encourage community involvement
Act on community suggestions
Walk-able communities/high schools at all hours of day
Train all city staff on sustainability
Utilize church to help train community on energy & sustainable ideas
Practice what you preach
Preserve existing parks and develop new parks
Provide more mixed use subdivisions
Street friendly for pedestrians downtown
City and employees to encourage incentive car pooling
Flextime to aid carpooling
Telecommuting
Promote "Energy Star" homes
Rate efficiency of homes ‘A’ ,’B’ or ‘C’
Tax incentives for ‘A’ homes
Cut property taxes?
Life cycle costs
Information on various tax incentives for building types
Support local/small business
Incentives to fill empty store fronts w/needed business
Large attractions to pull/keep people downtown to encourage more development
GOVERNMENT BODIES TO TAKE THE LEAD – DON’T RELY JUST ON DEVELOPERS
PROVIDE TRAINING AND INFORMATION THROUGH TOWN MEETINGS, CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND TAX INCENTIVES
INCENTIVES FOR WALKABLE COMMUNITIES, SMALL BUSINESS AND CAR POOLING
TABLE 6
Urban Renewal
Stormwater Management
Capture at source
Aquafer recharge
Filtration
Issues of combined
Reuse of Natural Resources
Dredging material
Promoting Alternative Transportation
Biking/walking (targeted)
Comprehensive plans
Buses
Increase routes/frequency
Reduce transit time
Target Development
Starting places
Seeding grounds (parks)
Public Education
Schools
City sponsored project w/school
Innovation in school systems
Fed/state grants
Follow-through
Energy Management/conservation
TABLE 7
Citizen involvement
Incentives for green technology installment
How to educate about all rebates/incentives available
Need comprehensive communication/advertising plan
Consider specific zones w/incentives for green building certified buildings
Incentives-not all cash-flexibility in building codes
Capitalize on what we are already doing – awareness/marketing
Inventory of what’s done and in process (i.e. Innovation center and civic center)
Inventory of technology/companies in area leading in this area
Knowledge sharing
Professionals sharing info
Training
General awareness on SD
Specific LEED training
Renewable energy
Wind
PV
River/water turbines
Renewable – pv on roofs
Prioritize warehouse district plan
Multi-prong strategy
Internal to organization
Outreach to citizens
Economic development
Federal/state incentives
4/22/08
Please join the leadership of Peoria to discuss what Peoria can do to encourage continued improvement in………
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
“Green Plays in Peoria”April 23, 2008
5:30 p.m. Welcome - City of Peoria, Mayor Jim Ardis
5:35 p.m. New Urbanism/ Sustainable Development - Ray Lees, Planning Commission Chair & Craig Hullinger, Economic Development
5:40 p.m. Civil Engineering and Construction - Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji, Bradley University
5:45 p.m. Green Navigation – Brian Davie, Farnsworth Group
5:50 - 7:00 p.m. Participants will break into small 8-10 person groups and develop goals/strategies
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Small group presents goals/strategies to larger group
The goals and strategies developed by the participants will be considered in the development of the new City’s Comprehensive Plan.
More information at: http://sustainablepeoria.blogspot.com
More information at: http://peoriaed.blogspot.com
For comments or questions: Contact craighullinger@gmail.com
RSVP with Stephanie Grayson 309.494.8640 or sgrayson@ci.peoria.il.us
Sponsored by the City of Peoria and the Civil Engineering and Construction Department at Bradley University
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
“Green Plays in Peoria”April 23, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Gateway Building
AGENDA
5:35 p.m. New Urbanism/ Sustainable Development - Ray Lees, Planning Commission Chair & Craig Hullinger, Economic Development
5:40 p.m. Civil Engineering and Construction - Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji, Bradley University
5:45 p.m. Green Navigation – Brian Davie, Farnsworth Group
5:50 - 7:00 p.m. Participants will break into small 8-10 person groups and develop goals/strategies
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Small group presents goals/strategies to larger group
The goals and strategies developed by the participants will be considered in the development of the new City’s Comprehensive Plan.
More information at: http://sustainablepeoria.blogspot.com
More information at: http://peoriaed.blogspot.com
For comments or questions: Contact craighullinger@gmail.com
RSVP with Stephanie Grayson 309.494.8640 or sgrayson@ci.peoria.il.us
Sponsored by the City of Peoria and the Civil Engineering and Construction Department at Bradley University
4/6/08
Sustainable Development - Definition
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
United Nations http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd/review.htm
"We believe sustainable development begins at home and is supported by effective domestic policies, and international partnerships. Self-governing people prepared to participate in an open world marketplace are the very foundation of sustainable development."
US State Department, http://www.state.gov/g/oes/sus/
"Leave your campground better than you found it." Scouting Principle.
"We pledge to transmit this city not only not less, but far greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us." Oath written by Pericles. From 594 to 404 B.C., literature, science, philosophy, and the arts flourished in Athens. The birthplace of democracy had its golden age during the rule of statesman Pericles (c. 495-429 B.C.), who made sweeping political reforms and actively supported the arts. Pericles is credited with the Athenian oath of fealty.
"Leave your campground better than you found it." Scouting Principle.
3/17/08
Sustainable Development Green Plays in Peoria
1st Draft
* Improve and Enhance our Environment
* Live Close to Downtown and the River
* Conserve Our Neighborhoods
* Encourage Sustainable Development
* Save Time and Energy - Walk to Work
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Peoria is an inherently "Green" City. The City is bordered on the east side by the Illinois River, Lake Pimiteoui, and beautiful wooded bluffs. The City is intersected by wooded ravines, and bounded by fertile Illinois farmland.
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The original village in Peoria was a native American settlement on the river, using the Illinois River and intersecting trails. The City that developed after this initial settlement was built at high density on rail and street car lines. Trips to work, shopping, and schools were made by walking or a short streetcar ride. The historic city was energy efficient.
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Modern American urban development is auto oriented, with large homes on large lots distant from destinations. Modern suburban development is built at low density. Long auto trips waste a great deal of time and energy.
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Our historic “Heart of Peoria has "hollowed out". Most retail has left downtown, and a great deal of near in housing has been demolished. Historic older buildings are often underutilized.
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The following are potential improvements to "Green" the entire City of Peoria:
· Energy efficiency in all buildings is encouraged
· Developers are encouraged to create green housing
· Mixed use development will be emphasized
· Historic buildings will be adaptively reused
· Walk ability of the city will be encouraged
· Incentives will be used to encourage improvements
· Energy efficient buildings will be required
· Sedimentation & erosion controls will be enforced
· The River's edge will be enhanced
· Bike trails & racks will be emphasized
· Transit will be maintained
· Trees and natural landscaping will be planted
· Renewable energy sources will be sought
· Recycling will be supported
· Air and water quality will be improved
More info at:
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send your comments or improvements to Craighullinger@gmail.com
3/15/08
http://www.usgbc.org/
http://www.peoriamagazines.com
http://www.minedu.fi/OPM/Julkaisut/2007/Sustainable_Development_in_Higher_Education.html?lang=en
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
United Nations http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/csd/review.htm
"We believe sustainable development begins at home and is supported by effective domestic policies, and international partnerships. Self-governing people prepared to participate in an open world marketplace are the very foundation of sustainable development."
US State Department, http://www.state.gov/g/oes/sus/
"Leave your campground better than you found it." Scouting Principle.
"We pledge to transmit this city not only not less, but far greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us." Oath written by Pericles. From 594 to 404 B.C., literature, science, philosophy, and the arts flourished in Athens. The birthplace of democracy had its golden age during the rule of statesman Pericles (c. 495-429 B.C.), who made sweeping political reforms and actively supported the arts. Pericles is credited with the Athenian oath of fealty.
"Leave your campground better than you found it." Scouting Principle.
Green Heart of Peoria
* Improve and Enhance our Environment
* Live Close to Downtown and the River
* Conserve Our Neighborhoods
* Encourage Sustainable Development
* Save Time and Energy - Walk to Work
Historic Peoria is an inherently "Green" City. Peoria was originally built at high density. Trips to work, shopping, and schools were made by walking or a short streetcar ride. The historic city was energy efficient.
Modern American urban development is auto oriented, with large homes on large lots distant from destinations. Modern suburban development is built at low density. Long auto trips waste a great deal of time and energy.
Our historic “Heart of Peoria has "hollowed out". Most retail has left downtown, and a great deal of near in housing has been demolished. Historic older buildings are often underutilized.
The following are potential improvements to "Green" the Heart of Peoria:
· Energy efficiency in all buildings is encouraged
· Developers are encouraged to create green housing
· Mixed use development will be emphasized
· Historic buildings will be adaptively reused
· Walk ability of the city will be encouraged
· Incentives will be employed to support improvements
· Energy efficient buildings will be required
· Sedimentation & erosion controls will be enforced
· The environment of the River's edge will be enhanced
· Bike trails & racks will be emphasized
· Transit will be maintained
· Trees and natural landscaping will be planted
· Renewable energy sources will be sought
· Recycling will be supported
· Air and water quality will be improved
More info at:
River's Edge Redevelopment Iniative
All the documents on this Blog are early drafts, and have not been adopted by City Council. Staff are presenting the concept plans to citizen groups. A Public Hearing will held in front of the Planning Commission to ensure that all people get a chance to understand and comment on the proposed plans. Send an email to Craighullinger@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
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