Stormwater Management
Stormwater Management
Learning communities devise ways of bringing learning and people together, in order to develop the social and economic fabric of the community.
Designing walkable communities promotes physical activity while encouraging people to gather and connect thus building vibrant communities & supporting wellness.
Great social spaces draw people together, enhancing social cohesion. Through democratic participation in community building we can reduce inequality & create inclusive societies.
Communities can draw upon social capital and civic engagement to enhance social safety nets; driving community building via a philosophy of sharing & caring.
Cultural Planning is essential to the development of a vibrant community. Celebrating natural & cultural diversity, cultivating creativity & an appreciation for the arts.
Envision a just and vibrant food system that creates economic opportunties, nurtures a healthy food culture, celebrates diversity and ensures that nutritious food is accessible to everyone.
Promote a mix of housing types, support affordable housing and use green building techniques.
Increase the diversity of local economies and the degree of local ownership that equitably distributes the benefits and the duties.Promote reinvestment in the local community.
Offer a mix and distribution of land-uses that supports diverse regional economies. Make communities safe for pedestrians, with a vibrant mix of activities within a five to fifteen-minute walk. Provide a gradient of density. Ensure effective transit access. Create an ecological infrastructure for cities and towns that partially replaces materials, energy, and engineering with the self-organizing intelligence of living systems.
Generate energy using renewable sources and through good design and careful use meet fundamental needs and provide the same level of service with two to ten times less resource use.
