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The Greening of Communities: Lessons from
Sustainability Programs
City of Plano, Texas
Nancy Nevil, DirectorSustainability & Environmental Services
Internal Organizational Structure
Sustainability Director
Sustainability Leadership Team
Committees• Education & Community Outreach• Financing & Capital Appropriations• Green Builder• Resource Conservation
Green Builder Committee
GOAL: To create a culture within our organization that advances sustainable building practices into city, commercial and residential development, as well as future remodel and re-development projects.
OBJECTIVES:
Increase the number of LEED Accredited Professionals.
Advance the general acceptance towards sustainable building practices in the development community.
Develop and implement Plano’s Green Builder Program.
Resource Conservation Committee
GOAL: To create a culture within our organization that values resource conservation and incorporates sustainable practices into all city operations and programs.
OBJECTIVES:
Reduced energy consumption in city buildings
Reduce waste
Reduce fuel consumption and air emissions
Conserve water and improve stormwater quality
Environmental Education & Community Outreach Committee
GOAL: To manage an educational program for employees and our community resulting in positive behavioral changes which support Live Green in Plano.
OBJECTIVES: Educate employees
Educate community
Promote educational programs thatsupport Live Green in Plano efforts
Support education needs of other Sustainability committees
Market Research
• Hired Public Relations Firm
• Survey and Focus Groups– Problem with the word “sustainability”– Beyond recycling, difficulty defining sustainable
practices
• Branding
Public Education Campaign
• The Year of Living Green– Expo– Get on the Bus tours– Training
• Campaign Goal & Objectives• Mayor’s Challenge• Printed Materials
– Live Green in Plano Starter Packets– Postcards– Residential Newsletter– Magazine Articles
• Web Site
www.livegreeninplano.com
Live Green in Plano Expo
• Expo Themes for Exhibitors & Presentations– Transportation– Green Building and Remodeling– Yard and Garden– Waste Reduction– Energy– Food and Agriculture– Household Products– Water– Lifestyles and Recreation
Other Expo Activities
• Compost Fair• Native Plant & Compost Sale• Green Living Products for Sale• Green ‘n’ Clean Garage Debut• Bicycle Safety Rodeo• Children’s Activities• The Energy Hog• “Windblown” Wind Sculpture Competition• Entertainment• Give-aways and prize incentives
Community Support
• Media Sponsors• Green Mountain Energy• Other Sponsors
– Sam’s Club– Wal-Mart– Dallas Area Rapid Transit– Elliott’s Hardware– REI– Southfork Hotel
Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program
• Purpose• Grant-funded Coordinator• Training Program • Expo Support
– Green ‘n’ Clean Garage Assembly– Registration Desk– Change a Light Pledge– Manning Booths– Set-up and Breakdown
• Other Programming
Expanding the Program
• 2008 Environmental Calendar
• Public Recycling Containers
• DIY Home Energy Kits
• C&D Recycling Incentive Program
• Live Green Expo 2008: Empowering North Texans