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. <br /> ' <br /> ~� . programs. AauotanaUH�yplan provides emeans cfbhngingeverything together under aset <br /> - w- ~ <br /> ° ~ �^ ^ ° * ofgmdaand metrics and provides evision for the future development ofthe jurisdiction. <br /> . <br /> ^ <br /> °` p `� � <br /> w � � <br /> Creating a framework for long-term sustainability is the end goal of developing a sustaina <br /> bi|- <br /> m� * |typion' butthop|enningprooeesitoe|fhaaanunberofbenefitsfnraounmunityaawe||�w <br /> 4,- .,w . -N�' f <br /> -- � ' <br /> ~ ^, ° <br /> ^ The planning process enables a jurisdiction to: <br /> a�ww ' <br /> `^ • Raise awareness within the local community on key challenges and <br /> • ° opportunities affecting long-term development and quality of life. <br /> r4 ~. <br /> r. <br /> ' ' - �� — �� ° Develop common goals and build support within the local government and the <br /> community for the desired future development of the jurisdiction. <br /> = f ��» � ` ° Increase transparency through a long-term dialogue using public outreach, and <br /> � . ~ .° <br /> , 11P r - <br /> 4* demonstrate acoountabi|�ybyopenly mon�ohngand evaluating progress. <br /> «* <br /> � �� <br /> � <br /> ` . Ala- <br /> ~�1 , * Encourage icooperation byauNngtough questions and addressing <br /> �- - ,^^ � ~ complex issues. <br /> � - <br /> v <br /> + . <br /> ' A sustainability plan provides a common framework for action that has the potential to: <br /> 0,ir . = Use resources more efficiently by identifying opportunities to conserve energy and <br /> . �, � - savernoneythroughsnno� inveatrnontsvvithidanbfio��op�ybaok �erioda� <br /> ~~�~ °��� . -� 1 <br /> 4 � <br /> ° - ' � `` ., • Pronnntannna�eoonorniodovo|opnnentbycreating jobs, increasing the tax base, <br /> m~� i *f � <br /> ^ , encouraging deve� rn <br /> pent. and increasing the juhcompetitiveness. <br /> * � -. • . ~ � ~~ 4/ - <br /> ~ <br /> � � ^ • Improve the environnnentbymondohngand innproviwg|oca air qua|�� reducing gneen' <br /> * lib �� <br /> �. � » ~ ., � ^ ~" house gas emissions, cleaning up waterways, reducing auto dependency by increasing <br /> ^ transportation options, decreasing waste, and reducing urban sprawl. <br /> �L ~ ,* �.._,..1* " {�nautearnoreequitable society bytargeting economic and environmental <br /> ., ~~� <br /> improvements to communities most in need, and by ensuring that all residents have <br /> - - 11,0 ��� I-lii '^ access to high-quality health care, educetion, and arts and cultural amenities.~ <br /> � ' • Lay the groundwork for major investments that can have a dramatic impact on the <br /> ~ overall sustainability of the jurisdiction <br /> ° ~~' mv~�� � As this toolkit will address in the chapter, `'Scope of a Sustainability Plan," sustainability is a <br /> tb` ~ w - , . . <br /> ~ � � ~ ,-- broad topic that has the potential to address all of these goals. However, every locality is <br /> °~ =~ ^`�^ ~ . . � <br /> ' wm ^ `� ~ ' different and local governments need todo�netheir top concerns and priorities. <br /> 1 <br /> I ^~^° ' � <br /> . � <br /> . .yik.� , * <br /> ~1 1,4 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ICLEI TOOLS AND <br /> PROGRAMS� �~ "- �~�'�� - Besides th�too�� other |CLBtoo�. protocols, and resources can help |oca governments <br /> �� navigate the Five Milestones for Sustainability process to assess locasustainability, set <br /> , . X <br /> goa]o, develop a plan implement a plan and monitor implementation progress. <br /> This toolkit also complements the STAR Community |ndex, which ioavoluntary rating <br /> `� � : °~ system for gauging the sustainability and livability ofU.8. 00nnnnunitieaand iamodeled on <br /> -.,„ir a.. ,,,, <br /> °���~° ^ � w�� <br /> r the successful LEED green building system. STAR is currently being developed through a <br /> 4 � Sr °� ��,/ mu|ti-a�akeho|der oonuenaua-based prououo |od by a partnership between ICLEI USA. the <br /> /I ����� ~ * ' .�� <br /> ' ~ ~ `° '•' 4110 ~~ U.S. Green Building Council (JSGBC), and the Center for American Progress (CAP), and <br />