Partnerships among public, private and nonprofit groups are
nothing new, and examples abound. However, innovative
partnerships that build capacity to address sustainability,
energy efficiency, climate change and reductions in greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions are relatively new. Two examples illustrate
the creativity and vibrancy of these efforts.
The question of how to make local agencies more sustainable is an
ongoing issue for local officials. Sustainable communities are
places that foster and maintain a high quality of life. This
requires a strong local economy that provides all residents with
the opportunity to share in prosperity and enjoy the benefits of
a clean environment. A healthy local economy also helps to ensure
the fiscal health of the community’s public agencies.
Land use planning decisions involve technical terminology that
many are unfamiliar with. The Institute has developed a series of
plain-language descriptions of common land use decisions.
To better serve local government our website has moved
up to an improved platform. With any move, glitches can
happen – please let us know if you find any by emailing kplag@ca-ilg.org. Thank
you!
