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Miami Dade County League of Cities
Hotel Intercontinental
Doral, Florida
Presentation By: Henry Iler, AICP
President/Principal
ILER Planning
December 2nd, 2011
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What is community sustainability?
• ^ United Nations. 1987."Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development." General Assembly Resolution 42/187, 11 December 1987.
• “To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Impacts of climate change
• Water supply - degradation/shortages
• Shore line retreat
• Inland flooding
• Public health consequences – infectious diseases
• More intense and frequent tropical storms
• Economy: tourism and fisheries
• Higher energy prices
• Degraded natural resources
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Key elements of a city
• Land use
• Energy sources
• Economy
• Transportation and infrastructure
• Environment and open space
• Water resources
• City government
• History and culture
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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How does a city become sustainable?
Comprehensive action guided by:
• Climate Action Plan
• Long-Range Adaptation Plan
• Green Master Plan
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
GovernmentOperations
PrivateDevelopment
Federal & StatePrograms
Resident &Business
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Doral’s Green Master Plan
#1: Reduce vehicle miles traveled#2: Strengthen landscape and open space standards#3: Create aggressive energy efficiency goals#4: Incentivize alternative urban energy sources#5: Interconnect the City’s places#6: Conserve water#7: Recycle and reuse#8: Bring back community agriculture#9: Carbon neutral city government#10: Education and outreach
Guiding Principles
* Action-oriented* Leadership and direction from the top* Annual feedback and adjustments
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use – Doral , Florida
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Community Sustainability Elements
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Benefits & $$ Savings
• Energy costs
• Employee productivity
• Water usage
• Governmental operations
• Waste recycling
• Capital improvements
• Quality of life
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Long-Range Adaption Plan • Base flood elevations for buildings (regional)
• Building design and construction
• Transportation system
• Drainage facilities
• Water supply and wastewater systems
• Emergency management
• Shoreline development
Best Practices for Sustainable Cities
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Thank You!
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Best Practices for Sustainable Cities