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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The Toolkit and guide was developed in 2013-14 and some references may be outdated. We encourage users to leave us feedback on pages that have outdated resources and/or include more current examples.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.
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Mighty Mississippians
Cultivating community through a renewed connection to regional history, nature’s cycles and sustainable practices. 900 years ago a network of Mississi... -
Chess Pocket Park
The Chess Pocket Park seeks to contribute to community sustainability through the development of a residential lot-sized Chess Pocket Park. The Chess ... -
Bevo Gardens
The Bevo Gardens project transformed an unused, overgrown vacant lot into an attractive intergenerational neighborhood gathering space. The project su...
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Start Your Own Project
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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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