City of Denton Simply Sustainable Website
City of Denton Simply Sustainable Website
Purpose:
The Simply Sustainable Denton website is a hub for the city’s Simply Sustainable: A Framework for Denton’s Future plan. The plan was updated in 2020 and outlines eight different focus areas along with comprehensive goals and strategies that aim for a more sustainable community. The update to Simply Sustainable includes new strategies based on best practices, STAR Communities/ LEED for Cities goals and community feedback. The Vision and Guiding Principles remained the same moving forward, while the focus areas and goals expanded to include additional strategies to further the city's sustainability as a community.
Description:
The City of Denton created a strategic plan, covering eight focus areas, for a sustainable future that was a collaborative effort with its citizens, workforce, business owners, institutional leaders and elected officials. The Framework is a living document with goals and strategies reviewed and updated every five to seven years. Progress reports are completed annually and reported on the Sustainability website. The Framework lists out supporting plans and policies in place at the city such as Stormwater Management Plan, the Plan for Housing and Community Development, and the Mobility Plan. The eight focus areas include Water; Air Quality and GHG Management; Energy Efficiency and Conservation; Land Use and Open/Natural Spaces; Transportation; Education, Communication, and Community Involvement; Material Resource Management; and Resiliency and Public Health.
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