Sustainable Neighborhood Network

Sustainable Neighborhoods Program

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Program Overview

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The Sustainable Neighborhoods Program gives residents the opportunity to become active partners in making a vibrant and sustainable community. Neighborhoods participating in this unique certification program use guidance from city/county staff to organize workshops, projects, and events that enhance the livability of their neighborhood and reduce residents' ecological footprint. Participating neighborhoods earn program credits for their efforts and, depending on the number of credits earned in a given year, may receive designation as a “Participating Sustainable Neighborhood” or an “Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood” from the city/county.

Goal Areas

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The Sustainable Neighborhoods Program focuses on five broad goal categories and associated target areas. Participating neighborhoods use these goal areas to guide their selection of workshop topics and neighborhood initiatives. The goal categories are energy, air, water, land, and people.

Benefits

The specific benefits to residents and neighborhoods vary with the types of initiatives and projects that a neighborhood chooses. Whether its increasing energy efficiency in residents’ homes, converting lawns and common areas to water-wise landscaping, or organizing neighborhood food drives, participation will enhance the social, ecological, and economic strength of the neighborhood.

Recognition

Neighborhoods participating in the program earn credits from the city/county based on participation and project accomplishments. The credits work like a point system and depending on the number of credits earned in a given year, neighborhoods may receive designation as a “Participating Sustainable Neighborhood” or an “Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood” from the city/county. Neighborhoods earning “outstanding” designation will receive recognition from elected officials and will receive custom neighborhood signage.

Program Information

  • Program Overview Brochure- English
  • Program Overview Brochure- Spanish
  • Goal and Target Areas
  • Certification Requirements

 


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  • Program Background
  • Overview
  • Goal and Target Areas
  • Certification Requirements
  • City of Lakewood 
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  • City of Fort Collins
  • City of Wheat Ridge
 

Interested in Joining the Network?

The Sustainable Neighborhood Network is looking for additional cities, counties and other agencies interested in adopting the Sustainable Neighborhoods Program. For information on how your community can join the Sustainable Neighborhood Network contact us at the address below.

Contact Us

  • Info@SustainableNeighborhoodNetwork.org 
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