Section 10-A612. E-3 PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

 

612.1The term “sustainability” has many definitions. At its core, it refers to managing our resources so that they are not permanently depleted or lost for future generations. On a local level, this principle suggests that we take care to protect our city’s natural features for future residents and visitors to enjoy. On a global level, it suggests that we reduce the consumption of natural resources as we pursue the goal of being a more inclusive city. 612.1

 

612.2Four principal objectives for growing more sustainably are described here:

 

a.First, encouraging “low impact” development that retains as much stormwater as possible on site, thereby protecting local waterways from pollution;

 

b.Second, promoting “green building”-that is, buildings that are designed through an integrated process that considers site planning, architecture, engineering, and the environment together, and that incorporate recycled materials, advanced energy and water conservation systems, and minimal use of toxic or hazardous materials;

 

c.Third, providing opportunities for food production and urban gardening; and

 

d.Fourth, ensuring that the environmental impacts of development are mitigated and monitored. 612.2

 

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