1. Planning and Sustainability Paul Farmer American Planning Association M6: Protecting the Urban Environment and Historical and Cultural Heritage

2. Planning and Sustainability City and Regional Planning allocate resources Sustainability works on environmental, cultural and economic levels Current patterns of development are often not sustainable

3. Indicators of Unsustainability Deforestation Wildlife extinction Soil loss and degradation Global Warming Declining fish population Economic Inequity

4. Indicators of Unsustainability Increased consumption of energy and material Population growth Dependence on non-renewable resources Pollution Destructive development patterns Inequities in resource allocation Limited public particiaption

5. Definition of Sustainability Capability to meet human needs Without compromising the ability of future generations’ needs Using natural resources in balance with nature’s ability to replenish them Achieves the greatest common good for the most people Achieves equitable distribution of resources and access to means of income

6. Implementing Sustainable Plans Planning processes Planning practices Planning outcomes

7. Planning Processes Being very comprehensive in the approach to planning Educating the public and decision makers Reinforcing the ethic of stewardship through every step

8. Planning Practices Developing a future-oriented vision that recognizes environmental limits to human development. promote economic development that efficiently and equitably distributes resources. Encourage individuals and organizations to take responsibility for the economic, environmental, and social consequences of their actions Taking leadership in the drafting and implementation of local, regional and state policies that support sustainability.

9. Planning Outcomes Local and regional development patterns that expand choice and opportunity Resilient, diverse, and self-sufficient local economies that meet the needs of residents and build on the unique characteristics of the community Communities with a healthy economy, environment and social climate that function in harmony with natural ecosystems and allow people to lead healthy, productive and enjoyable lives.

10. Actions toward Sustainability Spatial plans Transportation Housing and construction Economic Development Open space and recreation Infrastructure and growth management

11. Spatial Planning Promote compact development and mixed use Orient development around public transit Guide development in and near existing communities Promote regional plans that protect natural systems such as watersheds Design according to local culture and climate

12. Transportation Reduce trips by individual automobile Develop vehicles powered by renewable sources Encourage and design pedestrian and bike options Provide public transit alternatives

13. Housing and Building Locate housing near jobs Landscape design to improve the environment Reuse old buildings Improve stormwater run off and reduce impervious surfaces

14. Economic Development Reduce travel to work mixed use development Ecourage small home based businesses Implement best practices for waste reduction Prevent and eliminate pollution on site Pursue cultural and ecological tourism

15. Open Space/Recreation Provide recreational facilities within walking and bicycling distance Use local materials and native plants Preserve wilderness areas Connect communities and neighborhoods with green ways Use natural systems to restore damaged lands

16. Infrastructure Use green space as part of the system for water quality Develop water and sewer programs to reduce treatment facility needs Use biological treatment for brownfield sites

17. Growth Management Develop near transit systems Link plans to carrying capacity of natural systems Integrate all elements discussed here Plan for the long term cost of maintenance and revenue

18. Cultural Sustainability Preserve the unique aspects of culture Language and customs Architecture and city patterns Use cultural diversity to inform and guide design and planning