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Planning and Sustainability
Paul Farmer
American Planning Association
M6: Protecting the Urban Environment and Historical and Cultural Heritage
Planning and Sustainability
City and Regional Planning allocate resources
Sustainability works on environmental, cultural and economic levels
Current patterns of development are often not sustainable
Indicators of Unsustainability
Deforestation Wildlife extinction Soil loss and
degradation Global Warming Declining fish
population Economic Inequity
Indicators of Unsustainability
Increased consumption of energy and material
Population growth Dependence on non-renewable
resources Pollution Destructive development patterns Inequities in resource allocation Limited public particiaption
Definition of Sustainability
Capability to meet human needs Without compromising the ability of
future generations’ needs Using natural resources in balance
with nature’s ability to replenish them Achieves the greatest common good
for the most people Achieves equitable distribution of
resources and access to means of income
Planning Processes
Being very comprehensive in the approach to planning
Educating the public and decision makers
Reinforcing the ethic of stewardship through every step
Planning Practices
Developing a future-oriented vision that recognizes environmental limits to human development.
promote economic development that efficiently and equitably distributes resources.
Encourage individuals and organizations to take responsibility for the economic, environmental, and social consequences of their actions
Taking leadership in the drafting and implementation of local, regional and state policies that support sustainability.
Planning Outcomes
Local and regional development patterns that expand choice and opportunity
Resilient, diverse, and self-sufficient local economies that meet the needs of residents and build on the unique characteristics of the community
Communities with a healthy economy, environment and social climate that function in harmony with natural ecosystems and allow people to lead healthy, productive and enjoyable lives.
Actions toward Sustainability
Spatial plans Transportation Housing and construction Economic Development Open space and recreation Infrastructure and growth management
Spatial Planning
Promote compact development and mixed use
Orient development around public transit Guide development in and near existing
communities Promote regional plans that protect
natural systems such as watersheds Design according to local culture and
climate
Transportation
Reduce trips by individual automobile
Develop vehicles powered by renewable sources
Encourage and design pedestrian and bike options
Provide public transit alternatives
Housing and Building
Locate housing near jobs Landscape design to improve the
environment Reuse old buildings Improve stormwater run off and reduce
impervious surfaces
Economic Development
Reduce travel to work mixed use development
Ecourage small home based businesses Implement best practices for waste
reduction Prevent and eliminate pollution on site Pursue cultural and ecological tourism
Open Space/Recreation
Provide recreational facilities within walking and bicycling distance
Use local materials and native plants Preserve wilderness areas Connect communities and neighborhoods with
green ways Use natural systems to restore damaged lands
Infrastructure
Use green space as part of the system for water quality
Develop water and sewer programs to reduce treatment facility needs
Use biological treatment for brownfield sites
Growth Management
Develop near transit systems
Link plans to carrying capacity of natural systems
Integrate all elements discussed here
Plan for the long term cost of maintenance and revenue
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