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What does Sustainability Mean?

What does Sustainability Mean?. 1987 United Nations Brundland Commission: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". From the 2007 West Linn Sustainability Strategic Plan :

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What does Sustainability Mean?

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  1. What does Sustainability Mean? 1987 United Nations Brundland Commission: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". From the 2007 West Linn Sustainability Strategic Plan: Sustainability means using, developing and protecting resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also ensures that future generation can meet their own needs. A sustainable community of West Linn will balance the needs of individuals and organizations with the resources and benefits of the natural and economic environments to create a livable community for future generations.

  2. What does Sustainability Mean? Triple Bottom Line

  3. Society – Need for Housing Diversity Arch Bridge Existing Conditions Report - Key Findings • Aging population – growing portion over 65. • Under-representation of people in the age of 20-34. • Absence of different housing choices limits options for both ages from living in West Linn.

  4. SocietyTransportation • If not for public transportation, the average Portland Area commuter would spend an additional 17 hours/per year stuck in traffic • 93 percent of residents work outside of West Linn • 60 percent work less than 10 miles away • 40 percent work between 10-24 miles from West Linn

  5. SocietyTransportation • How many people live in West Linn? • 25,250 • How many miles of roads in West Linn? • 214 miles • How many miles of sidewalks in West Linn? • 117 miles

  6. Society Population outpaces ability to provide solutions

  7. Society- Mixed Use/Housing Examples

  8. Environment-Energy

  9. Environment-Conserve Energy Natural Lighting Building Envelope LEDs Natural Cooling

  10. Environment -Produce Energy - Solar

  11. Environment – Net Zero Energy Buildings

  12. Environment-Water- Bio swales

  13. Environment-Water- Green Streets

  14. Environment-Water – Green Roofs

  15. Bringing it all Together-Eco Districts

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