Ivy Tech 2014
- 1. Sustainable South Bend Ivy Tech Community College November 18, 2014 Therese Dorau, Director Krista Bailey, Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability City of South Bend, IN
- 2. Office of Sustainability Sustainability is an approach that accounts for environmental, economic, and social impacts in activities both within city government and in the larger South Bend community.
- 3. Office of Sustainability Communities that commit to sustainability: ͠ Have stronger economies ͠ Bounce back more easily after disasters ͠ Are inclusive of all types of people ͠ Are enjoyable places to live and work
- 4. Seattle, WA
- 5. Evanston, IL
- 6. Dearborn, MI
- 8. Office of Sustainability A sustainability program helps strengthen the community and helps city government directly by: ͠ Reducing the city’s operating expenses ͠ Improving relationships between city departments and South Bend’s diverse neighborhoods and residents ͠ Supporting existing community development, infrastructure, and other city priorities
- 9. South Bend Sustainability Residential Recycling Yard Waste Composting Community Garden Program Smart Streets Initiative Bicycle Friendly Community/Bicycle Routes and Lanes Neighborhood Block Party Application and Permit Purchase City-owned Vacant Lot Disconnect Downspouts Green Infrastructure
- 12. Office of Sustainability Input and involvement from individuals and organizations, will be essential to a successful program. We work together both internally and with members of the community to find creative and innovative approaches to preserving our natural resources, insuring social equity, and cutting costs. Collecting and using government and community-wide data will be the cornerstone of the Office of Sustainability's programs.
- 13. South Bend Community Values ͠ Community as capacity: involvement essential to success of programs. ͠ Create programs and projects that engage at the neighborhood level. ͠ Invest in livable communities. ͠ Support economic development and small & local business. ͠ Encourage regional cooperation. ͠ Be an inclusive government and community that celebrates diversity. ͠ Celebrate South Bend-specific assets and culture. ͠ Be a leader, be forward-thinking. ͠ Apply a systems approach (integrated design, intentional planning) to achieve better outcomes. ͠ Encourage communication & collaboration across city functions. ͠ Make transparent, data-driven decisions.
- 14. South Bend Sustainability What is working (our ASSETS)? How can we improve (what are our ISSUES)? Who will we become (our VISION)?
- 15. Office of Sustainability Potential Internships Energy Management - Track and report energy data from city facilities. Assist with on-site technical assistance and evaluation regarding energy use in municipal and other buildings in South Bend. Education & Outreach - Prepare informational/educational materials for events, develop monthly content for sustainability messaging on the City’s web and social media. Green Mobility – Research planning, fundraising, and implementation of a bike share program. Develop and promote outreach program to encourage the public to use a wide range of transportation options (walk, bike, transit, carpooling). Waste Reduction and Recycling – Improve and enhance recycling and waste reduction efforts at City facilities. Prepare educational materials.
- 16. Office of Sustainability Therese Dorau, Director tdorau@southbendin.gov Krista Bailey, Sustainability Coordinator kbailey@southbendin.gov southbendin.gov/sustainability Facebook.com/sustainsb Twitter: @SustainSB
Editor's Notes
- #10: Bicycle Friendly Community (1 of 303 nationwide) a long-term plan for a 110-mile South Bend Bikewaynetwork 64.8 miles of bicycle routes have been established within the City. This total consists of multipurpose paths separated from streets (17.4 miles), striped bike lanes (16.4 miles), and other designated on-street routes (31.0 miles).
- #11: Bicycle Friendly Community (1 of 303 nationwide) a long-term plan for a 110-mile South Bend Bikewaynetwork 64.8 miles of bicycle routes have been established within the City. This total consists of multipurpose paths separated from streets (17.4 miles), striped bike lanes (16.4 miles), and other designated on-street routes (31.0 miles).
- #15: Bicycle Friendly Community (1 of 303 nationwide) a long-term plan for a 110-mile South Bend Bikewaynetwork 64.8 miles of bicycle routes have been established within the City. This total consists of multipurpose paths separated from streets (17.4 miles), striped bike lanes (16.4 miles), and other designated on-street routes (31.0 miles).