5 tips to create a sustainable downtown
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Five Tips to
CREATE A SUSTAINABLE DOWNTOWN
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1. Create a good foundation.Sustainability programs work best when they are community-led. Hold brainstorming sessions and town hall meetings. Early involvement will help identify initial needs and create excitement.
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2. Determine what the community wants.Identify community stakeholders. A broad coalition reinforces the community-wide imperative. Identify a project lead to manage the local effort.
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3. Identify existing programs and incentives.Many organizations such as utility companies and local governments offer sustainability programs with incentives or tips to better manage a sustainable downtown.
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4. Create a sustainability plan.Create a project wish list. Plan for mini-projects as well as long-term projects. Don’t forget to establish timelines and deadlines to maintain momentum.
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5. Implement your idea.Plan a kick-off event to generate excitement around sustainability and to attract potential investment. For longer-term projects, set up clear goals. After the completion of each event, evaluate what worked and what didn’t, and adjust accordingly.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation works to save America’s historic places. Preservation Tips & Tools helps others do the same in their own communities.
For more information, visit SavingPlaces.org.
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