Filed Under Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP)

A Sustainability Vision for the Automotive Services Industry

Chas Martin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:03:22 -0400

Using The Natural Step Framework to Develop a Plan Toward Sustainability for Automotive Mechanical and Collision Repair Shops
Prepared for the Oregon DEQ

Applications now open for Sustainable City Globe Award: Apply by February 4

Josh Snider — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:39:48 -0500

Do you think your city or community is one of the most sustainable in the world? If so, consider applying for the 2011 Sustainable City Globe Award.

(If your community isn't among the global sustainability leaders yet--but would like to be--perhaps you should check out The Natural Step Canada's Sustainable Communities Program. Through our unique suite of advisory, coaching, and process facilitation services, we can help your community make transformational changes toward sustainability. The communities we work with consistently win sustainability awards and honours in Canada and around the world. Yours can, too!)

Canada

City of Airdrie, Canada

Anouk Bertner — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:51:15 -0400

Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

The City of Airdrie, just north of Calgary, is experiencing unprecedented growth with near doubling of real-estate prices. City Council, staff and

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City of Santa Monica, California, USA

Chas Martin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:18:42 -0400

A Natural Step Network Case Study

City Shifters - How on earth should we begin greening our metropolises?

Anouk Bertner — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:23:05 -0400

How on earth should we begin greening our metropolises?
By asking the right questions, says The Natural Step.

Dave Cieslewicz, the Mayor of Madison, state capital of Wisconsin, US, has a favourite ‘nuts and bolts’ story about sustainability. We could start by asking the right questions.

Community Sustainability Planning

Anouk Bertner — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:06:07 -0400

by Kelly Hawke Baxter and Mike Purcell

Sustainability is the greatest challenge of our time. Human activity is now putting such a strain on social and ecological systems that the ability to sustain future generations can no longer be taken for granted. Sustainable literally means lasting, or standing the test of time. Sustainability means making sure that we live within the ability of the planet to support us so that future generations have the same opportunities as we do.

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Community Sustainability Planning Course in Toronto, Ontario

Youth Storyteller — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:46:28 -0500

Submitted by Laur Fisher

www.flickr.com

As you walked into the Hilton Garden Inn conference room on December 8th, you could hear the energy pulsing around the room. In fact, it was difficult to quiet it. Here, council members, NGO and government staff, students, independent consultants, and unofficial-yet-passionate community leaders were sharing experiences from their communities. >See pictures here.

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CREB.com - Sustainable Neighbourhoods: Event to discuss Alberta's thoughts on sustainable living

Neil McCallum — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:20:10 -0400

The Natural Step Canada teamed up with the Alberta Real Estate Foundation (AREF) to launch a forum to engage Albertan's in a discussion around what makes a sustainable neighbourhood? The initiative was recently featured in an article from CREB.com.

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What makes a sustainable neighbourhood?

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Embedding Sustainability into the Culture of Municipal Government: A much-needed resource being developed

Neil McCallum — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:24:39 -0400

A growing number of municipal governments have created long-term sustainability plans and have made public commitments to move their communities in a sustainable direction. The trickle-down effect of these strategic decisions is changing the way municipal staff plan and make decisions. So how do we create a culture of sustainability in municipal governments?

Canada

Eugene Water and Electric Board, Eugene, Oregon, USA

Chas Martin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:56:58 -0400

Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB)
A Natural Step Network Case Study

FREE Webinar: Introduction to Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (April 27)

Josh Snider — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:35:34 -0400

There are many ways to plan, deliver, and implement an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). During this FREE webinar you’ll discover how this approach can help your community thrive!

This FREE, 1-hour webinar will provide participants with an overview of the six phases of ICSPs and highlight best practices from several leading communities in Canada.

Canada

FREE: Introduction to Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (Webinar)

Josh Snider — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:23:56 -0400

Start: Apr 27 2011 - 1:00pm

End: Apr 27 2011 - 2:00pm

Timezone: Canada/Eastern

There are many ways to plan, deliver, and implement an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). During this FREE webinar you’ll discover how this approach can help your community thrive!

This FREE, 1-hour webinar will provide participants with an overview of the six phases of ICSPs and highlight best practices from several leading communities in Canada.

Canada

Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLC, Portland, Oregon, USA

Chas Martin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:54:05 -0400

A Natural Step Case Study

Background

Guidebook on Municipal Sustainability Planning, Canada

Anouk Bertner — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:54:46 -0400

Alberta, Canada

Recognizing the growing need for guidance on sustainability planning among their members, many of which face significant growth challenges, the

Canada

How can we achieve long-term sustainability and resiliency for our community?

Josh Snider — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:23 -0500

Your Challenge:

You recognize that sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time and that it will require unprecedented collaboration among municipal governments, local businesses, community groups, and other organizations in order to create the kind of future we want for ourselves, our neighbours, and future generations.

How can you effectively engage citizens and community stakeholders in a dialogue about creating a desirable and sustainable future for their community and develop a long-term plan that provides strategic direction and actions to achieve that future?

Canada

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP) Course (Online sessions and workshop in Vancouver, BC)

Josh Snider — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:16:21 -0500

Start: May 25 2011 - 11:00am

End: Oct 26 2011 - 1:00pm

Timezone: Canada/Pacific

Learn how to embed sustainability throughout your community’s planning, decision-making, and operations by registering for The Natural Step Canada’s Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Course.

Canada

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP): The Process

Josh Snider — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:11:46 -0500

An Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) is as much a process as it is a plan. The end result is more than a document: it is an on-going process of engaging stakeholders in the community in co-creating a vision of a sustainable future and linking that to realistic planning and collaborative action today.

ICSPs emphasize long-term thinking, collaboration between departments and between sectors, engaging community stakeholders, creating partnerships, and continuous monitoring and evaluation.

The Process:

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Integrated Community Sustainability Planning - Webinar

Anouk Bertner — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:43:31 -0400

Start: Mar 25 2009 - 1:00pm

End: Mar 25 2009 - 2:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Join us for the launch of our Sustainability Insights webinar series on Wednesday, March 25th at 1pm EST, 10am PST.

Canada

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Course (ICSP)

Marieke — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:02:32 -0400

Start: Aug 31 2010 - 2:00pm

End: Aug 31 2010 - 3:30pm

Timezone: Canada/Eastern

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Course:
Embed sustainability throughout your community's planning, decision-making, and operations

How long is it?

5 months on online and in-person workshops
1-hour eLearning module

How much does it cost?

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Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Course: Take your learning and skills to a new level (early bird price ends May 11)

John Purkis — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:40:41 -0400

Many people recognize that sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time and that it will require unprecedented collaboration among municipal governments, local businesses, community groups, and other organizations in order to create the kind of future we want for ourselves, our neighbours, and future generations.

The question then is: “How can you effectively engage citizens and community stakeholders in a dialogue about creating a desirable and sustainable future for their community and develop a long-term plan that provides strategic direction and actions to achieve that future?”

Canada

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Tool

Anouk Bertner — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:17:34 -0400

Developed by Drs. Chris Ling, Ann Dale, Kevin Hanna

Canada

Interface, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Chas Martin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:31:49 -0400

A Natural Step Network Case Study

Overview

Introducing the new QuickStart ICSP for smaller communities

Josh Snider — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0400

The Centre for Sustainability and The Natural Step Canada launch new joint service offering

Ottawa, ON—Does your community have a common, long-term vision? Is it prepared for resilience and a changing economy? Thinking about a community sustainability plan, but don’t have the resources?

The Centre for Sustainability and The Natural Step Canada are excited to announce a new joint service offering to address these needs: the QuickStart ICSP (Integrated Community Sustainability Plan). If you’re a small- to medium-sized community, our QuickStart ICSP process is just the right thing for you!

This new approach offers an easy, cost-effective way to get your community up and running with a sustainability plan, complete with on-the-ground actions and implementation tools in 6-8 months. With a QuickStart ICSP, you can lead your process with confidence, knowing you’re building on best practices already developed and implemented across Canada.

Sign up for our next cohort before September 26 and receive a 10% discount!

Canada

Looking in the mirror: Communities embed sustainability in their corporate culture and operations

John Purkis — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:15:20 -0400

When it comes to municipal sustainability planning, there is a shift in focus toward looking in the mirror. A growing number of municipal governments want to be role models for sustainability leadership in their community. Indeed, many are facing increased pressure from community members and stakeholders who are demanding that their municipal government lead by example.

The result is that many municipal governments are working hard to create cultures of sustainability within their organizations themselves. This means integrating sustainability into the day-to-day decision-making within the municipal corporation and embedding sustainability into the fabric of their organization.

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Municipal Sustainability Plans

Franco Varriano — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:48:32 -0400

John Colton is chair of the Centre for Rural Sustainability and is an Associate for The Natural Step. In this article he explores the issues and challenges surrounding planning and implementation of Municipal Sustainability Plans, of which the most commonly used were The Natural Step Frame work, for Municipal World.

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Municipalities across Canada have either developed or in the process of developing Integrated Community Sustainability Plans (ICSPs) or similar types of planning documents that support municipal sustainability. While the catalyst for many of these initiatives is the opportunity to access funding through the federal gas tax program, there is also growing awareness that planning for sustainability is the right thing to do.

[...] Sustainability planning was supported by a number of frameworks from which municipalities borrowed key concepts that would support their planning. Those frameworks most commonly used were The Natural Step, Life Cycle Analysis, and (to a lesser extent) Smart Growth. Several municipalities invested resources into training staffto better familiarize them with sustainability frameworks and processes. This occurred most frequently with The Natural Step, and where this occurred it was noted that the cultural mind shift toward sustainability planning was enhanced significantly. Unfortunately, while many respondents noted the importance ofsupporting a cultural mind shift with respect to susfainability, lack offunds was a barrier to this type of training.

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Organically Grown Company, Eugene, Oregon, USA

Chas Martin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:34:15 -0400

Planning for the future harvest: Sustainability in the food industry
A Natural Step Network Case Study

Summary

Pilot of Community Sustainability Planning Course an Overwhelming Success

Jennifer Reid — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:35:15 -0400

The first edition of The Natural Step Canada’s Community Sustainability Planning course has now come to a successful close. Throughout the five-month program, 23 participants from across Canada and one from the Unites States participated in a series of online seminars and in-person workshops to receive in- depth training in the development of integrated community sustainability plans (ICSPs) grounded in the backcasting approach of The Natural Step Framework.

The course recently culminated with a final session in Toronto, where participants presented their final team projects: ICSP process plans for communities where they live or work, from High River, Alberta to Halton Hills, Oakville, and Ajax, Ontario to Lockeport and Richmond County, Nova Scotia.

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Planification intégrée pour la durabilité des collectivités (PIDC) – Atelier (Montréal, QC)

Saralyn Hodgkin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:02:29 -0400

Start: Oct 13 2011 - 8:30am

End: Oct 13 2011 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Canada/Eastern

* ANNULE *

L’atelier de formation « Planification intégrée pour la durabilité des collectivités » a été annulé. The Natural Step Canada assurera cependant le cours « Développement durable pour les leaders – Niveau 1 » les 11 et 12 octobre à Montréal pour lequel les inscriptions ferment le 7 octobre. Pour plus d’information le cours de niveau et pour vous inscrire, cliquez ici.

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Re-Imagining our Neighbourhoods Forum: Thought Leader Lunch as part of AREF's 20th Anniversary (Calgary, AB)

Josh Snider — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:35:15 -0400

Start: Oct 19 2011 - 11:30am

End: Oct 19 2011 - 1:30pm

Timezone: Canada/Mountain

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST.

Canada

Re-Imagining our Neighbourhoods Forum: Thought Leader Lunch as part of AREF's 20th Anniversary (Edmonton, AB)

Josh Snider — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:33:39 -0500

Start: Nov 30 2011 - 11:30am

End: Nov 30 2011 - 1:30pm

Timezone: Canada/Mountain

The sustainability challenges facing Canadian communities and neighbourhoods are unprecedented: urban sprawl, growth in major city centres, shrinking populations in rural communities, greenhouse gas emissions, falling incomes of immigrant families, summer water shortages, declining participation rates in elections, increased air and water pollution, increased health impacts, waste management issues, and a widening gap between wealthy and poor families all present serious risks to quality of life both today and in the future.

Canada

Filed Under Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP)

A Sustainability Vision for the Automotive Services Industry

Applications now open for Sustainable City Globe Award: Apply by February 4

City of Airdrie, Canada

Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

City of Santa Monica, California, USA

City Shifters - How on earth should we begin greening our metropolises?

Community Sustainability Planning

Community Sustainability Planning Course in Toronto, Ontario

CREB.com - Sustainable Neighbourhoods: Event to discuss Alberta's thoughts on sustainable living

Embedding Sustainability into the Culture of Municipal Government: A much-needed resource being developed

Eugene Water and Electric Board, Eugene, Oregon, USA

FREE Webinar: Introduction to Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (April 27)

FREE: Introduction to Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (Webinar)

Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLC, Portland, Oregon, USA

Guidebook on Municipal Sustainability Planning, Canada

Alberta, Canada

How can we achieve long-term sustainability and resiliency for our community?

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP) Course (Online sessions and workshop in Vancouver, BC)

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP): The Process

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning - Webinar

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Course (ICSP)

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Course: Take your learning and skills to a new level (early bird price ends May 11)

Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Tool

Interface, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Introducing the new QuickStart ICSP for smaller communities

Looking in the mirror: Communities embed sustainability in their corporate culture and operations

Municipal Sustainability Plans

Organically Grown Company, Eugene, Oregon, USA

Pilot of Community Sustainability Planning Course an Overwhelming Success

Planification intégrée pour la durabilité des collectivités (PIDC) – Atelier (Montréal, QC)

*** ANNULE ***

Re-Imagining our Neighbourhoods Forum: Thought Leader Lunch as part of AREF's 20th Anniversary (Calgary, AB)

Re-Imagining our Neighbourhoods Forum: Thought Leader Lunch as part of AREF's 20th Anniversary (Edmonton, AB)

* ANNULE *