moving a community toward sustainability

Moving a Community Toward Sustainability


Beginning a Tradition of Sustainability Moving Toward Sustainability

Developing a Tradition of Sustainability


Camille Maxwell

Families and Neighborhoods Going Green


Going GreenConcern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment…

…the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions.


Organizational Barriers to Going Green

Organizations: Government Agencies & CDCs Changing Consumers Behavior Sales Pitch to Buy Specific Products Lack of Awareness


Barriers Citizens Face When Going Green

Negative perceptions Distrust Higher Prices Getting started Resource Availability


Working Toward Pedestrian Neighborhood Sustainability Through Collaborative Planning For Land Use in Cleveland’s Tremont Neighborhood

Sammy Catania


The Plan

Partners NPI City Architecture City of Cleveland Dept. of Community Development Ten Tremont Block Clubs TWDC Board of Directors and Staff

Concept: Aligned With ‘2020 Plan’ and The ‘Three E’s: Economic Prosperity Environmental Quality Social Equity/Equal Opportunity

Final Plan General Vision Identity Unity Diversity Quality of Life


Historical Perspective

Prior to 1800 Zoning Codes

Regulation as Opposed to Land Use Planning Reactive vs. Proactive


Pedestrian Neighborhood Regeneration

Cannot Be Defined Only In Economic Terms People are Members of a: Community of Interdependent Parts that must Co-exist


European Model and Example

Germany-Bauhaus Dessau Foundation IBA Urban Redevelopment 2010 Plan


Tremont SII Plan

Define Goals Neighborhood Analysis Demographic Trends Market Study Current Zoning

Community Meetings Implementation Plan


SII Site Area

NPI Model Blocks City of Cleveland Model Blocks Proposed New Zoning Overlays: Community Adopted Plan


Growing the Sustainable Food System in Northeast Ohio

Ben Campbell


Benefits of a Sustainable, Local Foods System

Social Food security Safety & Access

Environmental Global & Industrial Economic: Rebuilding the Regional Economy

Local & Sustainable


Opportunities for Local Foods Systems in Cleveland

Marketing & Promotion Education Local Purchasing Policies Cleveland CDCs

A Place at the Local Foods Table Integrating Local Foods into the Community & Economic

Development Agenda


Solar Electric for Cleveland Neighborhoods

Deepa Vedavyas


PHOTOVOLTAIC: Conversion of Sunlight to Electricity


Can Solar Work in Ohio?

Average Sunshine Hours Per Day Ohio: 4 to 5 hours/day Germany: < 4 hours/day

Driven by Market Incentives & Policies

Map showing annual solar radiation in Ohio and Germany (Source: GEO, 2008)

Ohio has Great Potential: Net Metering Grants ITC ELF OAQDA


Payback

BUSINESS- AMPEX METAL 10kW arrayEquipment Cost $76, 000Project Mgmt & Installation $11,000Total installed costs $88,000

ODOD reimbursement $35,000 ($3.50 per watt)Federal tax credit 30% $26,000Grants & incentives total $61,400

Net cost $26,600Estimated savings/yr $5,200

Estimated ROI 5 yearsAverage ROI for business 5-9 years

RESIDENTIAL 3.06 kW array Energy measure watts

Purchase from utility company in kWh Ex: if a 100 watt fixture runs 10 hrs it is 1kWh

Average power consumption per month 920kWh

Monthly average output 285kWh 30% of consumption

Annual Savings ~$365

Average ROI for Residential 17-19 years (w/ $2,000 cap on ITC)


Sustainable Urban Transportation Systems

Matt Lasko


Sustainable Transportation Methods

Transit-oriented development Pedestrian-oriented development Interconnected bicycle and pedestrian trails Promotion of public transportation Shared bicycle and automobile programs Minimum parking reductions


Contextual Considerations for Implementation

Political Cultural Climate Financing Personal Economics Efficiency & ease of use Ongoing maintenance


Benefits of Sustainable Transportation

Reduction in infrastructure costs Increases productivity Stimulates retail trade Encourages local circulation of money Job creation Economic development enabling


Deconstruction: A Strategy for Implementation in Cleveland, Ohio

Jeff Ramsey


What is Deconstruction?

Selective dismantling in order to reuse building materials Visit deconstruction in process in the Glenville

neighborhood: 10725 Lee Ave. (off E. 105th St.) Chris Kious is pioneering deconstruction in Cleveland with

the support of NPI and Frank Ford


Environmental Impacts of Construction and Demolition

Building consume 60% of total materials flow (excluding food and fuel)

The U.S. produces 325 million tons of C & D debris annually – 92% from renovation and demolition

Only 20 - 30% of C & D debris is recycled EPA projects that over next three decades, 27% of existing

buildings will be replaced and 50% of total building stock constructed

Only 5% of building materials come from renewable sources


Greenhouse Gas Diversion

Deconstruction of one 2,200 sq.ft. house saves green house gases equivalent to taking 3 cars off the road for an entire year.

Wesley House deconstruction: • Greenhouse gas avoidance of 875,000 metric tons of

carbon and 3.2 million metric tons of CO2• 13.6 million MMBTU energy savings


Overview of Deconstruction

Rebirth of an old industry known as salvage There has to be a market for reuse materials• Reuse stores sell building materials • Remanufacture: APOC produces furniture• Recycle


Benefits of Deconstruction

Reuse stores are source of affordable materials (10% - 50% of retail)

Employment: 6 FTE jobs from deconstruction vs. 1 FTE job from demolition (Rebuilding Center employs 55 people in Deconstruction Services and warehouse)

A source of earned income for non-profits in some cities: Rebuilding Center proceeds support three community organizers for its parent organization, Our United Villages

Tax deductions for private sector owners makes deconstruction cost effective in some markets


Methods of Deconstruction

Hand Combination of hand and mechanical Panelization (The Rebuilding Center does not panelize -- it

is more dangerous and wasteful)


Barriers to Deconstruction

Deconstruction is more expensive than demo: 17% - 25% For 2,000 sq.ft. house: deconstruction cost $12,940

($6.47/sq.ft.) vs. $10,270 for demo ($5.36/sq.ft.) Labor intensive Low landfill fees ($36/ton in Ohio vs. $60-$80 in CA and

$100 in New England) Grading lumber: lumber from older homes not graded


Recycling

Kurtz Bros. is a C & D recycler that sorted materials by hand – 20% recycling

Installed MRF -- cost $2.5 million ($500,000 ODNR grant) Increased to 85% - 92% annually -- over 100,000 tons/year Reclaimed products produced like wood mulch, decorative

paving and structural materials, soil for highway embankments, athletic field products


What Can Government Do?

Increase landfill fees Mandate that demo contractors achieve 75% recycling Provide workforce development funds for job training Support national organizations with experience (The Reuse

People operates in 8 cities)


Green Building: Best Practices for Sustainable

Development in Cleveland, Ohio

Anthony R. Whitfield


Green BuildingSustainability

High Performance


EconomicGrowth

SocialProgress

Sustainability

Socio-Environmental

Eco-Efficiency

Socio-Economic

Resource EfficiencyProduct Stewardship

Life-Cycle ManagementProducts to Services

Clean Air & LandEmissions Reductions

Zero Waste, Releases & SpillsBiodiversity

Job CreationSkills Enhancement

Local Economic ImpactsSocial Investments

Business EthicsSecurity

DiversityHuman Rights

Community OutreachIndigenous Communities

Labor Relations

Innovation ● Capital EfficiencyRisk Management ● Growth Enhancement

Total Shareholder Return

Safety & Health ● Environmental RegulationsGlobal Climate Change ● Access to Potable Water

Crisis Management ● Environmental Justice

Triple Bottom Line

EnvironmentalStewardship


Primary Drivers

Global Warming Consumption and Pollution Quality of Life Environmental Quality

Advocacy Technology Politics Economics

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