Laserfiche WebLink
City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: September 28, 2009 <br />12-2 <br />This particular chapter discusses the overarching policies, practices, information, and <br />implementation techniques that apply throughout the Plan. There are policies, tools, <br />and implementation techniques in other chapters that directly relate to resilience and <br />sustainability, though may not be repeated in this chapter. The goal of this chapter is to <br />recognize the importance of resilience and sustainability as well as to coordinate these <br />efforts throughout the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />12.1 WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN? <br /> <br />Sustainability: The concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability <br />of future generations to meet their needs. <br /> <br />Sustainable Design: Design that seeks to avoid depletion of energy, water and raw <br />material resources; prevent environmental degradation caused by facility and <br />infrastructure development over their life cycle; and create environments that are <br />livable, comfortable, and safe and that promote productivity. <br /> <br />12.2 GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES <br /> <br />The industry focus is toward overall improved design of buildings to conserve energy <br />and produce a healthier living environment. Leading programs are Leadership in Energy <br />and Environmental Design (LEED), and the US Green Building Council. Additional <br />organizations working on these efforts include the U.S. Environmental Protection <br />Agency, MN Pollution Control Agency, and American Institute of Architects. <br /> <br />The most notable rating system currently in use is the LEED rating system, which is <br />organized to promote action in the following areas: <br />o Location and Transport <br />o Sustainable Sites <br />o Water Efficiency <br />o Energy and Atmosphere <br />o Materials and Resources <br />o Indoor Environmental Quality <br /> <br />While gaining LEED certification has become important for the environmental aspects, it <br />has also become a marketing tool Encouraging the use of LEED standards may help <br />the City be more competitive over the long term. With redevelopment in commercial <br />and industrial districts and redevelopment of the TCAAP property, the City and <br />developers have the opportunity to employ LEED standards and other sustainable <br />techniques. <br /> <br />Dr <br />a <br />f <br />t <br /> <br />11 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />1 <br />7