Sustainability Toolkit

Ideas, examples, and how-to instructions for creating an exciting and innovative sustainability project in your neighborhood

Disclaimer

The Toolkit and guide was developed in 2013-14 and some references may be outdated. We encourage users to leave us feedback on pages that have outdated resources and/or include more current examples.

Featured Projects

See what folks in the community have been working on.

Confluence Academy South City Campus Renewal Project
Confluence Academy South City Campus Renewal Project, 3112 Meramec, St. Louis, MO 63118 Confluence Academy’s South City location serves students from...
Dogtown Sustainability Celebration
The Dogtown Sustainability Celebration (DSC) involved residents from the Dogtown community in a celebration of sustainability, education, and music. I...
McKinley Meadows
“McKinley Meadows”, an edible and pollinator garden, inspired McKinley Heights residents to gather together in order to learn, rehabilitate the loc...

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Arts, Culture & Innovation
Public art, events, history, sports, science, research
Education, Training & Leadership
Environmental and eco-literacy, professional development, schools, training
Empowerment, Diversity & Equity
Ethnicity, youth, seniors, life choices, LGBT, religion
Health, Well-Being & Safety
Food, fitness, pedestrians, bikers, crime prevention, urban agriculture
Infrastructure, Facility & Transportation
Transit, streets, waste, recycling, energy, water, walking, cycling, efficiency, green infrastructure
Prosperity, Opportunity & Employment
Local businesses, marketing, branding, identity, neighborhood assets
Urban Character, Vitality & Ecology
Food, landscape, preservation, vacant land, streets, buildings, parks, greenspace, neighborhoods

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