Miami Dade County League of Cities

Hotel Intercontinental

Doral, Florida

Presentation By: Henry Iler, AICP

President/Principal

ILER Planning

December 2nd, 2011

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”

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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

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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

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How does a city become sustainable?

Comprehensive action guided by:

• Climate Action Plan

• Long-Range Adaptation Plan

• Green Master Plan

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GovernmentOperations

PrivateDevelopment

Federal & StatePrograms

Resident &Business

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

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use – Doral , Florida

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Community Sustainability Elements

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Benefits & $$ Savings

• Energy costs

• Employee productivity

• Water usage

• Governmental operations

• Waste recycling

• Capital improvements

• Quality of life

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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

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Thank You!

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