City of Evanston Strategic Plan

 

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Environmental Sustainability

 

Natural Resources Vision Evanston will be known as “The Green City.”  We will embrace the best ecological practices and policies in our government, services, and infrastructure.

 

Goal #5: Protect and optimize the City’s natural resources and built environment, leading by example through sustainable practices and behaviors.

 

Objectives:

 

A. Review current City policies and procedures to identify and improve sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices for the City and its citizens.

 

B. Identify and utilize new practices that will improve the quality of life that will enhance the City’s sustainability.

 

C. Evaluate the potential implementation of a City-wide Environmental Management System (EMS).

 

D. Sustainably manage, maintain, enhance and preserve our natural resources, such as the North Shore Channel,  canal lands and Ladd Arboretum.

 

E. Protect and seek to expand, where possible, green spaces within the City.