Sustainability Planning Flashcards
3 Es of Sustainability Planning
environment, economics, and equity. Also called 3 pillars of sustainability
APA definition of sustainability
improving the quality of people’s lives while living within the capacities of supporting natural and human systems
Environment (3 Es)
protects natural resources and reduces development impacts on local or regional eco-systems. Typical concerns include materials and waste disposal, consumption of resources, and climate risks
Economics (3 Es)
ensures economic vitality and long-term benefits through sustainable development. Includes employment, economic resiliency, or the ability to withstand shocks, and economic growth
Equity (3 Es)
refers to social equity and the empowerment of residents to engage in community activities and government processes. Includes equal opportunity, community cohesion, public health, and social infrastructure
Principles of APA’s Sustainable Comprehensive Plan Standards
Guide local governments to produce a comprehensive plan that encourages sustainable development. Six principles: livable built environment, harmony with nature, resilient economy, interwoven equity, healthy community, responsible regionalism
Livable built environment
ensuring consistency and coordination between comprehensive plan elements to support a high quality of life
Harmony with nature
supporting human well-being through growth’s impact on a community’s air, water, and soil
Resilient economy
promoting economic development with a focus on promoting environmental resiliency, monitoring global trends, and mitigating potential economic shocks
Interwoven equity
distributing the benefits and costs of housing, public services, public safety, and quality of life fairly across all populations in a community
healthy community
providing the community with healthy food, physical activity, park access, health care, environmental justice, and safe neighborhoods
responsible regionalism
ensuring that local decisions positively impact and do no harm to the surrounding region
United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Monitors the world’s progress towards achieving these overarching goals. Guides many international planning efforts
17 United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
no poverty; zero hunger; good health and well-being; quality education; gender equality; clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; decent work and economic growth; industry, innovation, and infrastructure; reduced inequalities; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption; climate action; life below water; life on land; peace, justice, and strong institutions; partnerships for the goals
