Date: Tuesday, Nov. 23
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Central
Fee: FREE

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What You'll Learn
Despite the modern utility of sustainability plans, many communities prefer the time-tested approach of the comprehensive plan. During this webinar the panel will discuss the role of the master plan and zoning code in creating sustainable communities. Specifically,

* Articulating clear language, goals, and indicators for sustainability
* Aligning sustainability policy planning with code writing
* Designing action-oriented master plans
* Leveraging broad stakeholder engagement for implementation

Understanding Sustainability Planning
Municipal codes are the legal mechanisms by which local governments implement goals for sustainability. With few exceptions, state statutes require localities to regulate community development through code provision. Ideally, zoning code directives originate from consensus-driven policy planning for land use, transportation, housing, natural resources, economic development, social equity, culture, and so on.

For many communities, coordinating these efforts is best done through one overarching policy plan. Master plans (i.e., comprehensive plans, general plans) are a framework to achieve community goals. Arranged by topic areas, the plans help stakeholders understand a community's vision for itself, set priorities for growth, and create synergy among its many parts.

Sustainability plans take a similarly holistic approach-though in a different style. Divided into three areas, these plans typically address the "three pillars" of sustainability: environment, economy, and society. Goals for transportation, land use, housing, culture, and so on, are incorporated across the pillars. Sustainability plans also address contemporary issues such as climate change, carbon emissions regulation, globalization, and energy in greater detail.

Webinar Panelists
* Kristi Wamstad-Evans, LEED AP, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Omaha, Nebraska
* Suzanne M. Schulz, AICP, Planning Director, City of Grand Rapids, Michigan
* Justin Carney, Senior Planner, St. Louis County, Missouri, Planning Department, Division of Comprehensive Planning
* Moderator: Michael Davidson, Midwest Regional Director, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, USA

About ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA
With more than 600 members nationwide, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA is the leading local government association addressing climate change and sustainability. ICLEI USA provides innovative tools, technical guidance, and training to help local governments reach their climate, energy, and sustainability goals.

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