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<br />City of Arden Hills - Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT <br /> <br />12. ENVIRONMENrAL CONSERVArlON AND SUSTAINABlurv <br /> <br />Goal: Promote conservation and sustainable design practices in the preservation, <br />development, redevelopment, and maintenance of the City's natural and built <br />environment. <br /> <br />To achieve this environmental sustainability goal, the following policies are <br />proposed: <br />o Encourage the use of sustainable design practices in the construction and <br />operations of new development, additions, and building renovations. <br />o Evaluate energy use. that contributes to energy and climate uncertainty. <br />energy use at City facilities and vehicles. <br />o Encourage the use of site sensitive planning and design to protect <br />significant natural features throughout the City. <br />o Support the use of renewable energy. <br />o Support the efficient use of land and development that reduces reliance on <br />fossil fuels. <br />o Work to reduce carbon emissions at City facilities, from City vehicles, and <br />overall City design. <br />o Work to protect air, water quality, and healthier indoor environment. <br />o Encourage programs that reduce waste and increase recycling. <br /> <br />The need for environmental sustainability, green building practices, energy <br />efficiency, and conservation is becoming more apparent as energy prices rise and <br />the impact of humans on the environment becomes more prominent. While Arden <br />Hills has a relatively small impact when compared to the rest of the world, the City <br />does playa role in protecting the environment and encouraging sustainable <br />development and redevelopment. If more cities adopt environmentally sustainable <br />practices, the combined impact is substantial regardless of city size. <br /> <br />Sustainability is more than just energy and water conservation. It incorporates <br />environmentally sensitive site planning, resource efficient building materials, <br />enhancing indoor and outdoor air quality, enhancing the use of daylight. reducing the <br />need for automotive travel, and many other techniques. There is a vast array of <br />techniques that can be used to reduce the impact on the environment. The benefits <br />of implementing sustainable building, sustainable environment, and conservation <br />practices include, but are not limited to: <br />o Lower eiectric and utility costs; <br />o Environmentally effective use of building materials: <br />o Enhanced health and productivity; <br />o Long-term economic returns; and, <br />o Reduced environmental impact. <br /> <br />DRAFT <br />4/18/2008 <br /> <br /> <br />.------~----_._--_._._~ <br />I Format!!~~~ und~!~~.". ____" <br /> <br />91 <br />
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