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Planning and Design
U.S. Green Building Council State and Local Government Tool Kit
Comprehensive handbook for local governments starting green building and green communities programs, addressing context for decision makers, opportunities and barriers, best start-up practices, organizational resources, incentives, training and outreach, and the value of exemplary or showcase buildings. (USGBC)
Sustainable Oregon Tool Kit
Summary of policies, advice, and strategies relating to sustainability planning, green building, energy efficiency, green fleets, purchasing, and toxics reduction. (Oregon Sustainability Board)
Smart Growth Tool Kit
This Tool Kit presents a four-step approach to community development based on the simple premise that understanding precedes action, and that organization and collective effort are more effective than individual effort. The four steps are learning how smart growth strategies & tools work, participating in planning & land development processes, monitoring implementation and compliance with smart growth principles, and organizing for change. (Smart Growth B.C.)
SustAIAnability2030 Tool Kit
The toolkit is organized around three major sections. "Advocacy" focuses on sustainability policies and practices at the national and state levels. "Design" incorporates a variety of tools for design professionals and for anyone who wants specific ideas about constructing buildings that are more environmentally responsive. Finally, "Community" details high-quality, diverse, mixed-use communities that use green principles to foster a sense of place. (The American Institute of Architects)
Sustainable Oregon Toolkit
Provides tools for individuals to connect with sustainability resources, organizations, agencies and other inspiring individuals who are putting progressive ideas into action. Managed by the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department with support from the Governor's Office, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Ecotrust, and Sustainable Northwest. (State of Oregon)
Clean Air Cool Planet
This web-based "how-to" guide for for municipal staff and elected or appointed representatives provides step-by-step project guides, with information on financing mechanisms, cost implications and model ordinances. (New Hampshire-area NGO)
Toward a Sustainable Community - A Toolkit for Local Government
This toolkit provides ideas and descriptions of specific actions that a local government can take to transform itself into a model of sustainable practices. These practices can result in cost savings and increased employment,and enhance environmental quality and community well-being. (University of Wisconsin)
Southeast False Creek Urban Agriculture Strategy
The Southeast False Creek Urban Agriculture Strategy discusses the fundamental goals of urban agriculture and the strategic objectives to achieve these goals in the Southeast False Creek sustainable community. Urban agriculture is defined in this study to include food production, food processing, and food distribution opportunities. (City of Vancouver, B.C.)
Energy Planning Toolkits
Community Energy Planning Toolkit
This Tool Kit is written primarily for local elected officials, municipal and regional planners and engineers, real estate developers, as well as anyone interested in community sustainability and energy opportunities. It will also be a valuable resource for residents and community associations, chambers of commerce, gas and electric utilities, independent power producers, planning and development consultants, architects and homebuilders. (B.C. Community Energy Association.)
Community Energy Planning Tool
An energy planning tool designed for Orgeon local governments, outlining a program of steps to sound energy planning: Visioning, inventory, analysis, goals and opportunities, action plan, implemenation, and evaluation. (Oregon Department of Energy)
Affordable Housing Toolkits
Affordable Housing Tool Kit
This Smart Growth B.C. resource describes the eight most common affordable housing policies, programs, and strategies used by local governments in British Columbia. These are Inclusionary Zoning, Secondary Suites, Density Bonuses, Resale Price Restrictions, Housing Funds, Land Banking, Housing Organizations, and Partnerships for Affordable Housing. (Smart Growth B.C.)
SeaGreen: Greening Seattle's Affordable Housing
In 2002 the Seattle Office of Housing collaborated with local affordable housing experts to develop a sustainable building guide tailored to the needs of the non-profit developers. The resulting program and guide promotes and encourages energy conservation, operational savings, and green building practices in multifamily affordable housing projects. (City of Seattle)
