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Port Elgin’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan

Port Elgin’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Monday, April 11, 2011 Port Elgin Village Council Meeting. WHY BOTHER? Because Global Challenges will affect us. Economic Crisis Aging Population End of Cheap Oil Climate Change. Defining Sustainability.

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Port Elgin’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan

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  1. Port Elgin’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Monday, April 11, 2011 Port Elgin Village Council Meeting

  2. WHY BOTHER?Because Global Challenges will affect us • Economic Crisis • Aging Population • End of Cheap Oil • Climate Change

  3. Defining Sustainability Sustainability can be a difficult concept to explain. “Human activities that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”Bruntland Alternative Definitions: Long-term wellbeing of a community, its economy and its environment. Enough, for all, forever

  4. Environmental Sustainability Economic Prosperity Social Responsibility Pillars for Sustainability

  5. PPE Sustainability Principles • Provide a long-term vision. • Achieve long-term economic and social security. • Value biodiversity and natural ecosystems • Minimize ecological footprint. • Build on the characteristics of ecosystems. • Build on the distinctive characteristics of communities. • Empower people and foster participation. • Expand and enable cooperative networks. • Promote sustainable production and consumption. • Ensure accountability, transparency and good governance.

  6. The Picture Port Elgin Process PHASE 1: Community Engagement • Establish multi-stakeholder steering committee • Establish baseline indicators – research and survey PHASE 2: Visioning • Focus Groups, Presentations, talks • Community-based Vision • What is the current reality? PHASE 3: Developing the Plan • Identify Priorities • Develop Action Plan • Plan Approval

  7. Port Elgin Vision for 2040 Understanding where we have come from, and what we value today, we picture a future in which Port Elgin: • Is a safe, accessible, friendly and close-knit community that boasts an exceptional quality of life for all; • Supports a diverse, local business sector based on sustainable development principles; • Celebrates our maritime heritage; and • Engages residents in creating a clean, healthy community and environment. Port Elgin - a place to call home.

  8. Integrated Community Systems Infrastructure Energy Solid Waste Built Environment Natural Areas Education Transportation Food System Economic Dev Municipal Operations Health and Social Recreation and Leisure

  9. Synthesis of Information Arrived at 6 Sustainability Themes. These are based on the requirements for GMF funding as well as priorities identified through community consultations.

  10. Sustainability Topics Under each topic we have identified: • Objective statement • Recommended Actions (approximately 70) prioritized (short, medium, long-term) • Key Players (not just the municipality) • Indicators of success • “What can I do?”

  11. Energy System How can we meet our community’s energy needs in an efficient, affordable, sustainable and reliable way, while managing greenhouse gas emissions and air quality?

  12. Energy Actions • Milestone 1 of PCCP • Education program with EOS • Implement energy audit recommendations • Municipal lighting, building by-laws • Renewable energy investment (for municipality, community, businesses)

  13. Transportation System How do we safely move people, goods, and materials to, from and within the community in a more sustainable manner?

  14. Transportation Actions • Carpooling system • Bike lanes where possible • Maintenance of TransCanada Trail • Community bulletin board for riders • Work with others on regional shuttle service

  15. Natural Environment How can we protect, improve and maintain the biodiversity and well-being of the environment?

  16. Natural Environment Actions • Anti-idling • Hazardous Waste disposal • Air quality research • Policies/by-laws on burning, pesticides, well-testing, septic maintenance • Bio-diversity inventory • Storm water management (rain barrels) • Tree health inventory • Perennial flower beds

  17. Built Environment How can we develop and renew buildings, infrastructure and facilities that will contribute to making our community unique, livable, affordable and adaptable to climate change projections?

  18. Built Environment Actions • Install tide gauge • Use LiDAR maps to identify vulnerable areas • Assess lagoon for stability and adaptation options • Revise Municipal Plan to include coastal zone provisions • Create policies for better storm water management. • Assess culverts for function and flow • Identify and map brownfield sites

  19. Solid Waste How can we reduce community production of waste, and meet the need for material disposal through efficient use and reuse of the most sustainable materials?

  20. Solid Waste Actions • Use transparent blue bags in public bins • Provide both green and blue public bins • Improve rates of garbage separation • Illegal dumping penalties • Municipal policy to use reduced packaging • Create a community compost for leaves and Christmas trees.

  21. Recreation System How can we provide recreation and leisure activities for both residents and visitors that meet expectations while maintaining the health of the natural environment?

  22. Recreation Actions • Develop a volunteer database • Set aside new green space for recreation • Maintain existing facilities • Work with community partners to share facilities • Build a roof for rink (PPP?) • Develop partnership agreements with other municipalities or groups.

  23. Major Themes • Recognition of the inter-dependencies of our community systems. • Education (Council, staff, citizens) is key to moving towards sustainability. • Baseline data is critical for measuring success. • Creating stronger linkages is necessary. • Balance of social/culture, environmental and economic priorities is important.

  24. Community Partners are Essential • Port Elgin Regional School • Non-profits PEDVAC • Government agencies • Neighbouring communities • Local Businesses • Community members • … and many others

  25. Implementing Picture Port Elgin • Council endorse Picture Port Elgin. • Consider Short-term priorities identified in plan. • Work with community partners to move ahead on key priorities. • Use the decision-making framework to assess the sustainability of projects and proposals.

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