Laserfiche WebLink
St. Anthony 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9: Sustainability <br />181 <br /> <br />EXISTING SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS <br />At the 2016 League of Minnesota Cities <br />Annual Conference, St. Anthony was <br />recognized with the Sustainable City <br />Award. This acknowledged the years of <br />work and multiple approaches the city <br />has been pursuing to create a more <br />sustainable village. Some of these <br />focuses include: being a leader in <br />organized collection of residential refuse <br />and recycling; the many stormwater <br />projects completed in partnership with <br />water resource professionals; progress <br />in adding routes for safe biking and <br />walking for all residents; considering <br />higher density and mixed-use <br />development when possible; creating <br />and strengthening a pollinator pathway <br />for native insects; and subscribing to a <br />community solar garden and <br />considering future options in energy <br />efficiency and renewable energy. The <br />city continues to seek out the next <br />opportunity to further its mission of <br />being more sustainable and aiding <br />residents to do the same. <br />The city has also partnered with the <br />University of Minnesota Sustainability Studies capstone course to engage <br />community members in a Sustainability Fair at Silverwood Park. At these <br />annual fairs, attendees were introduced to resources and best practices they <br />could bring home with them, research projects conducted by students of the <br />course and further engagement opportunities to keep them involved in city-wide <br />initiatives. <br />In preparation for this Comprehensive Plan Update, the city received a <br />sponsorship grant from the Pollution Control Agency to host a United States <br />Green Building Council ADVANCE workshop to incorporate sustainability into <br />this plan. At this event, Steering Committee, Parks Commissions and <br />community advocates for native plants, walking and biking, and renewable <br />energy conducted round table discussions with industry experts in <br />understanding current conditions and shaping future goals and policies. This <br />type of strategic planning creates a clearer picture of the city’s priorities and <br />how to move forward.