Big Idea 2: Integrate Sustainability
Protection of natural resources and the local ecosystem is recognized and valued by the community. Community decision-making integrates sustainability principles and does its part to mitigate climate change at the local level.
INSTRUCTIONS: Review the Draft Goals below and share your feedback via the form at the bottom of this page. For more context and detail on each of the goals, click the arrow next to each to read the Draft Objectives. Then click here to move on to the other Big Ideas!
GOAL: Reduce Glencoe’s climate impact by employing a range of sustainable practices in Village operations and through educating residents and the community at-large.
>> Objectives…
- Conduct a climate risk assessment to identify the specific climate hazards that will most impact Glencoe.
- Identify and distribute energy efficiency guidelines and sustainable design guidelines for residential and commercial properties.
- Regularly study and assess community energy usage to target energy reduction efforts accordingly.
- Continue to encourage and facilitate Glencoe residents and businesses to “reduce, reuse, and recycle” through community education and coordination efforts.
- Conduct municipal chemical usage inventory/audit and identify substances that could be replaced with greener alternatives.
GOAL: Plan for protecting the long-term water supply, treatment, storage, and transmission facilities while also encouraging water conservation.
>> Objectives…
- Continue to investigate options for a future water supply treatment which include building a new plant, rehabbing the current plant or developing a solution through intergovernmental cooperation.
- Continue to implement the recommended 20-year capital improvements developed in the 2016 Water Distribution System Plan. Re-evaluate annually as part of the village’s rolling 10-year CIP program.
GOAL: Restore and protect natural habitats and sensitive areas and foster biodiversity with native plantings.
>> Objectives…
- Distribute educational materials on best practices of sustainable landscaping for residential and commercial development.
- Encourage landscape preservation and enhancement in public and private spaces.
- Continue to implement Urban Forestry Management Plan recommendations.
GOAL: Increase community resilience to flooding and stormwater impacts.
>> Objectives…
- Prepare stormwater master plan utilizing the 2020 design storm updates (Bulletin 75).
- Support and guide ravine owners in understanding and implementing best practices to stabilize ravines.
- Landscape, beautify, and add green infrastructure into Village parking lots.
- Integrate streetscape design, street trees, and other vegetation into stormwater management practices that reduce runoff and reduce the need for irrigation.
- Expand the use of permeable paver systems through downtown with the goal of zero offsite release of stormwater.
GOAL: Plan for protecting the long-term water supply, treatment, storage, and transmission facilities while also encouraging water conservation.
>> Objectives…
- Continue to investigate options for a future water supply treatment which include building a new plant, rehabbing the current plant or developing a solution through intergovernmental cooperation.
- Continue to implement the recommended 20-year capital improvements developed in the 2016 Water Distribution System Plan. Re-evaluate annually as part of the village’s rolling 10-year CIP program.
GOAL: Work with the business and development community to foster sustainable business and building practices.
>> Objectives…
- Partner with downtown restaurants to facilitate 100% recycling or composting of waste.
- Encourage more sustainable construction and building practices.
- Encourage residents and builders to re-use or donation of building materials, fixtures, etc. from renovations and teardowns to organizations that can re-use them.
- Develop policy to incorporate sustainability in Village operation and decision-making.
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