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Happy New Year!
SCOTie partners have been hard at work providing communities with valuable planning tools and information. Check in on SCOTie to find new tools and links in the resources section as well as recently added case studies.
The Healthy Community Design Collaborative released the Healthy Community Design Toolkit to support efforts to create healthier communities using the general plan update process. This collaboration provides example ordinances, sample language as well a robust resource section that features an extensive compilation of websites, organizations and publications that communities can use to educate their community and incorporate healthy community design policies into General/Comprehensive plans.
Idaho Smart Growth released the Citizen's Guide , a resource for citizens interested in helping shape the future of their communities and for those concerned about a specific land use or transportation proposal. This guide provides information on land use and transportation planning in Idaho and smart growth and offers suggestions concerning steps citizens can take to get more involved.
Our case study database has also expanded with new content and a more robust resources section.
New case studies on water conservation strategies, wind energy conversion systems, mining permitting and innovative general plans have been recently uploaded. Keep sending us information on new ordinances, plans and policies to share with other communities.
Below are just a few of the newest case studies added to SCOTie. |
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County of Lincoln, NM Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance
Through an early public engagement, the County of Lincoln, NM was able to successfully pass a Wind Energy Conversion Systems Ordinance quickly and with fewer hurdles.
This ordinance was necessary for the county to remain consistent with their land use policies, minimize the negative impacts of wind power, and establish a fair and efficient process for review and approval of applications. |
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Flagstaff, AZ Water Conservation Strategies
To decrease water usage, prevent declines in water resources, and circumvent rising pumping costs, the City of Flagstaff implemented a strict ordinance that supports their water conservation goals.
The Water Conservation Ordinance established permitted irrigation days, regulates vehicle washing, increased water rates over 6,401 gallons and set fees associated with non-compliance violations.
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El Paso, TX Plan El Paso 2010
In 2010, El Paso, TX implemented Plan El Paso 2010, a comprehensive, transit-oriented development plan that links neighborhoods to greater economic opportunity and to one another, while creating new homes and jobs.
Plan El Paso 2010 was awarded the 2011 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement by U.S. EPA - Smart Growth division.
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In addition to new case studies and resources, we added two new partners to the SCOTie effort: APA Idaho Chapter and APA Colorado Chapter. Congratulations!
We welcome other organizations to partner with us and spread the word about SCOTie. Check out our partnership prospectus at SCOTie.com under Partners.
We have some exciting projects in the works like a new SCOTie blog and other ways we can bring you valuable planning information.
Happy planning! Erika Mahoney | |
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About SCOTie
The Successful Communities Online Toolkit information exchange (SCOTie) is a clearinghouse of active model smart growth and resource protection plans and policies from rural, amenity, and urban communities across the West. Start your search here.
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 2-4, 2012: New Partners for Smart Growth - San Diego, CA
Mar. 1-2, 2012: The Wilderness City: Nature, Culture and Economy in the Next West, RMLUI - Denver, CO
Mar. 14, 2012: AZ Planner's Day at the State Legislature, APA AZ - Phoenix, AZ
Mar. 18, 2012: 2012 Sustainable Water Management Conference, American Water Works Association - Portland, OR
Mar. 27-29, 2012: Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development in Arid Environments, Arid LID 2012 - Tucson, AZ
Apr. 14-17: National Planning Conference, American Planning Association - Los Angeles
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