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Environmental 2016 Broomfield Comprehensive Plan Update Environmental Stewardship Work Group:

• Lois Vanderkooi, Coordinator • Beth Willman, Recorder • Hal Lunka • Bob Pearson • Patrick Tennyson • Greg Stokes • Dave Shinneman, Staff Representative

• Significant Input from: • Environmental Services Director • Public Health Department • Wastewater Reclamation Director • Chief Building Official • Parks Superintendent

2 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Proposed Vision: Broomfield is a leader in implementing environmental stewardship policies that help create a desirable and now and for future generations.

3 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Broomfield’s Evolution of

Housing

Housing Utilities Transportation

Utilities Transportation Economic Community Development 2016 Services and Economic Community Facilities Development 2005 Form and Comprehensive Identity Open Space, Community Comprehensive Parks, Rec, Plan Form and Open Space, Trails Identity Parks, Rec, Plan Environmental Open Trails Stewardship Space Environmental Resource Stewardship Land Use Renewable Conserv Community Energy+ Services and Land Use Land Growth, Facilities 2011 Use Population and Growth, Change Population and Sustainability Change Plan Transportation Community In 2016 Education Each Comp Plan Shopping Employment Economic section embraces Financial + sustainability

4 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Implemented Strengths Include:

• Open Space • Parks • Wildlife • Trails • • Water Quality and Reuse • Solar Energy • Energy Efficiency • Recycling

5 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group More Can Be Done: Reduce Community Waste Encourage Recycling and Composting

Increase Water Conservation

Improve Soil and Practices

Increase Use of Broomfield Recycling Center

Increase Energy Efficiency

6 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Other Colorado Cities are Leading the Way Lafayette: city-wide composting Ft Collins: cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2030 Boulder: zero waste program Aspen: 100% renewable energy

Many US cities are listed as examples in US Conference of Mayors Best Practices Guide

Source: http://usmayors.org

7 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Themes: Demographics and growth projections: The expected growth locally and regionally will stress natural resources Maintenance and improvement of existing facilities and neighborhoods: Increasing conservation, use of renewables, and energy efficiency will decrease costs and enhance appreciation of nature and quality of life Multimodal Transportation: Support multimodal transportation to decrease , improve health, and increase connection with nature and community Technology: Utilize technology in measuring and achieving desired outcomes. Access to faster internet services will be helpful

8 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Housing:

• For new building, have standards and practices that emphasize energy efficiency, conservation of resources, and use of renewable energy

• Provide support for older units to increase energy efficiency, conservation, and use of renewable energy

• Continue to use xeric-type landscaping and water use in new developments and promote xeriscaping city-wide Residential Solar System

• P rovide access to nearby open space, parks, and trails city-wide

9 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Transportation: • Increase opportunities for mass transit, biking, walking, and car/van pooling

• Increase government use of high efficiency vehicles and clean diesel engines

• Encourage electric charging stations in strategic locations to draw in business for retailers and support use of electric vehicles Electric Vehicle Charging Station Source: http://www.gvsu.edu • Determine if biodiesel or compressed natural gas fueling stations are also needed

• Promote tele-commuting opportunities

10 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Economic Development:

• Promote and establish measures in the areas of • energy efficiency • conservation • use of renewable energy Eos Building in Interlocken • Encourage businesses involved in technological development and solutions

11 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Land use:

• Encourage high density and transit-oriented development

• Consider ways to increase production and use of by: • citizens • non -profits • businesses • nearby farmers • aquaponic, hydroponic, and businesses

Aquaponic

12 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Historic preservation:

• Use energy efficiency measures in preserving historical buildings Weldford Dancehall Barn • Use xeriscaping and permaculture practices in enhancing surrounding land

120th corridor:

• Develop more multimodal transportation opportunities

Depot Museum • Consider local food growing land use

13 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Community Services:

• Use LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or similar energy efficiency guidelines for new buildings

• Retrofit older facilities to increase energy efficiency and use of renewable energy

• For provided services, increase and promote opportunities for people to adopt stewardship practices

Library Solar Panels

14 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Focus Areas: Open space, parks, recreation, and trails (OSPRT):

• Provide opportunities for appreciating, perpetuating, and restoring nature in coordination with Environmental Services, Library Programs, and Cultural Affairs

• Use permaculture principles to maintain and enhance natural areas and trails

• Promote and protect native species of and animals when possible

Xeriscape Demonstration

15 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Goals and Policies: A change in attitudes and behaviors is crucial

• Seek an increased presence of environmental stewardship in the community through outreach and continued incentives

• Bring a measurable goal-oriented focus to environmental stewardship

• Utilize what has worked in other communities

• Continue participation by citizens and staff in regional planning groups

• Encourage production and availability of local food

• Increase public-private cooperation

16 February 18, 2016 Environmental Stewardship Work Group Environmental Stewardship 2016 Broomfield Comprehensive Plan Update