1. The Greening of Communities: Lessons from Sustainability Programs City of Plano, Texas Nancy Nevil, Director Sustainability & Environmental Services nancyn@plano.gov

2. Internal Organizational Structure  Sustainability Director  Sustainability Leadership Team  Committees Education & Community Outreach Financing & Capital Appropriations Green Builder Resource Conservation

3. Green Builder Committee GOAL: To create a culture within our organization that advances sustainable building practices into city, commercial and residential development, as well as future remodel and re-development projects. OBJECTIVES: Increase the number of LEED Accredited Professionals. Advance the general acceptance towards sustainable building practices in the development community. Develop and implement Plano’s Green Builder Program.

4. Resource Conservation Committee GOAL: To create a culture within our organization that values resource conservation and incorporates sustainable practices into all city operations and programs. OBJECTIVES: Reduced energy consumption in city buildings Reduce waste Reduce fuel consumption and air emissions Conserve water and improve stormwater quality

5. Environmental Education & Community Outreach Committee GOAL: To manage an educational program for employees and our community resulting in positive behavioral changes which support Live Green in Plano. OBJECTIVES: Educate employees Educate community Promote educational programs that support Live Green in Plano efforts Support education needs of other Sustainability committees

6. Market Research Hired Public Relations Firm Survey and Focus Groups –Problem with the word “sustainability” –Beyond recycling, difficulty defining sustainable practices Branding

7. Public Education Campaign The Year of Living Green –Expo –Get on the Bus tours –Training Campaign Goal & Objectives Mayor’s Challenge Printed Materials –Live Green in Plano Starter Packets –Postcards –Residential Newsletter –Magazine Articles Web Site

8. www.livegreeninplano.com

9. Live Green in Plano Expo Expo Themes for Exhibitors & Presentations –Transportation –Green Building and Remodeling –Yard and Garden –Waste Reduction –Energy –Food and Agriculture –Household Products –Water –Lifestyles and Recreation

10. Other Expo Activities Compost Fair Native Plant & Compost Sale Green Living Products for Sale Green ‘n’ Clean Garage Debut Bicycle Safety Rodeo Children’s Activities The Energy Hog “Windblown” Wind Sculpture Competition Entertainment Give-aways and prize incentives

11. Community Support Media Sponsors Green Mountain Energy Other Sponsors –Sam’s Club –Wal-Mart –Dallas Area Rapid Transit –Elliott’s Hardware –REI –Southfork Hotel

12. Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program Purpose Grant-funded Coordinator Training Program Expo Support –Green ‘n’ Clean Garage Assembly –Registration Desk –Change a Light Pledge –Manning Booths –Set-up and Breakdown Other Programming

13. Expanding the Program 2008 Environmental Calendar Public Recycling Containers DIY Home Energy Kits C&D Recycling Incentive Program Live Green Expo 2008: Empowering North Texans