Sustainable Initiative Work Session MaterialsTHE CITY OF DUBUQUE
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Coucil Memebrs
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Initiative Work Session
DATE: October 30, 2008
Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser is submitting information on the Sustainable
Dubuque Initiative.
I respectfully request the Mayor and City Council set a date for a Work Session on this
matter prior to the City Council Meeting on Monday, November 17 at 5:00 p.m., or
Monday December 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Initiative
DATE: October 28, 2008
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide and update on the Sustainable Dubuque
Initiative and to request City Council direction on proposed draft language.
Background
In 2006, the Mayor and City Council identified Sustainability and Green City designation
as a top priority. Since then, the city has been working on numerous projects to help
implement this priority including, but not limited to: creation of a Sustainability
Coordinator position, organizing a Growing Sustainable Communities Conference,
creating an asset map of sustainable initiatives in the city of Dubuque, development of a
sustainability model that balances economic prosperity with environmental integrity and
social/cultural vibrancy, development of numerous marketing pieces including the green
pledge card, Sustainable Dubuque logo and website, participation in the American
Institute of Architects SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) process and well
as individual city department initiatives as listed on the www.sustainabledubugue.org
website. Also as part of this process the City Council approved the creation of a
community task force to help develop a vision statement and principles that would
further define our Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
The Sustainable City Task Force has been created, which includes representatives from
local government, schools, utility companies, religious organizations, neighborhood
associations, youth organizations, non-profits, environmental organizations and
business stakeholders (see attached list of task force members). This task force has
been meeting regularly over the past year to develop a process to get input from the
citizens of Dubuque about what is important to them and what sustainable initiatives
would they like to see incorporated into a vision statement and strategic document. As
part of this process, a consultant was hired to assist in gathering the public input and
developing a strategic document.
Initiatives
The City has joined Climate Communities, a national coalition of local governments in
order to leverage federal policy and funding for local initiatives aimed at reducing carbon
emission and promoting sustainable, self reliant communities. Local governments are
leading the grass roots effort that is absolutely necessary if we are to be successful
in meeting the challenges of (reducing green house gases) global climate change.
Dubuque was invited to send 2 representatives to participate in an invitation only retreat
of 25 leaders from across the United States to help draft the Cliimate Action Blueprint
for the next Federal Administration.
The city is also participating with the International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives (ICLEI) in using their climate change measurement software, to measure the
carbon footprint of our city facilities. This will be a useful tool in furthering energy
conservation for our operation.
Dubuque was one of 30 cities selected across the United States to partner with the
Carbon Disclosure Project and ICLEI in a Carbon Disclosure pilot program. The aim of
the pilot program will be to develop learning for ICLEI and the CDP while also enabling
cities to understand their own operations more in depth and the impact on Green House
Gas Emissions.
Dubuque was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation Office of
sustainability to be one of three communities across the country to participate in a
Preservation Green Lab demonstration project. This project has at the heart of its
mission the concept that the embodied energy (energy previously used to create a
product or building) found in historic structures, needs to be at the heart of a city's
sustainability strategy. The Preservation Green Lab in Dubuque will focus on the
Millworking Warehouse District and the marrying of historic preservation standards with
smart energy systems for adaptive building reuse.
Community Involvement
Sustainable Dubuque survey and presentations
Attachment #1 is a powerpoint that was developed to help educate the community on
how the Sustainable Dubuque Initiative came about and what were the 11 key areas
that the task force wanted to get the public's input on. Attachment #2 is a survey
instrument that was developed by the task force to be used in conjunction with the
powerpoint. The survey is organized according to the sustainability model that balances
economic prosperity with environmental integrity and social/cultural vibrancy.
Underneath each of these categories are the 3 or 4 areas the task force identified along
with some examples of related issues. For example under the Social/Cultural Vibrancy
category is the area of Reasonable Mobility and examples of issues when considering a
community that promotes Reasonable Mobility. Responders are asked to rank each
area in terms of priority to help us understand which issues the community wants us to
prioritize.
The survey was launched online mid-July 2008. The results of the survey is being used,
along with other data collected by the task force, to help guide the development of the
vision statement, guiding principles, strategies and action steps to implement
sustainable initiatives. Since mid-July, the consultants, along with Solid Waste
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Management Supervisor Paul Schultz and myself have presented to over 19
neighborhood associations, not-for-profit organizations and community leaders. In
addition, on July 30, 2008 a series of stakeholder meetings were held and over 150
participants invited to help share their perspective on sustainability as it relates to their
business or organizations. The stakeholder meetings held on July 30 were organized
into the following groups: Group 1 Small Business, Business Associations and
Retailers; Group 2 Developers and Lenders; Group 3Not-for-profit organizations; Group
4 Large Business, Industry, Utilities and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation;
Group 5 Institutions, Healthcare and Religious; and Group 6 Transportation
organizations. There was also a meeting for the general public held that night that was
attended by approximately 40 citizens.
As a result of the above presentations, input sessions and on-line survey, approximately
860 citizens have filled out the Sustainable Dubuque Survey form. Attachment #3 is a
comprehensive breakdown of the age range and perspective of those who have
completed the survey so far. The survey respondents vary in age while the majority of
the respondents identified themselves as a resident of Dubuque. Attachment #3 also
identifies relative importance of issues within each area (principle). For example, under
the principle Reasonable Mobility residents identified walkable neighborhoods as a top
priority (goal) followed by public transportation, accessibility, hike/bike trails and bicycle
commuting.
Sustainable Design Asset Team SDAT)
In addition to the work of the Sustainable Dubuque task force, the city of Dubuque has
been participating in a parallel Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT).
Dubuque was one of eight cities in the United States and the only city in Iowa to be
selected by the American Institute of Architects to participate in a land use and urban
design process to develop recommendations to foster a more sustainable Dubuque.
This process engaged hundreds of Dubuque citizens in presentations, stakeholder
meetings and breakout sessions to develop a road map for sustainable land use and
urban design for our community. The SDAT process was co-chaired by Mayor Roy
Buol and Durrant Retired CEO, Gordy Mills. The SDAT committee was made up of over
30 community leaders of various backgrounds.
Attachment #4 includes the list of SDAT committee members as well as a copy of the
executive summary from the SDAT report that identifies 3 overall goals for our
community success. These goals are
1) Think outside of Dubuque (tri-State and regionalism)
2) Enhance the city-county relationship
3) Formalize sustainability planning
Five specific areas of recommendations were included in the land use plan and
identified action steps. These SDAT recommendations are consistent with those
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identified by the Sustainable Dubuque Task Force and it is our intent to incorporate
them in the Sustainable Dubuque strategic document.
Based upon the input received from the hundreds of citizens who participated in the
community presentations, survey tools, stakeholder meetings and the SDAT process,
the Sustainable Dubuque task force developed a draft vision statement and set of
principles centered around our sustainability model that balances economic prosperity
with environmental integrity and social/cultural vibrancy. Throughout this process and
the heart to all of this work, Dubuque citizens made it clear that sustainability needs to
progress from our past, make sound economic sense, address the natural and built
environment and engage and empower our citizens. sustainability needs to first start
with restoring the individual, the home and the neighborhood in order to help
successfully engage, empower and sustain the community. It with this approach in
mind, the Sustainable Dubuque vision emerged to create a community that is viable,
livable and equitable.
There are many successful examples in the city of Dubuque that address the economic
prosperity, environmental responsibility and social/cultural vibrancy pieces of our model
individually. Attachment # 5 is an asset map that was developed by city staff to identify
physical locations where sustainable initiatives are already underway. The following are
some specific examples of these initiatives as they relate to the three components of
our sustainability model. They include:
Economic prosperity:
• America's River Phase I, a $188M riverfront redevelopment project, transformed
underutilized, industrial, brownfield property into a campus capturing the
historical, environmental, educational and recreational lifestyle on the majesty of
the Mississippi River.
• Greater Dubuque Development's Destination for Opportunity program - an
aggressive 5 year plan-addresses economic growth in the Dubuque area by
providing resources to assist in business retention, recruitment and expansion,
workforce retention and recruitment, and retail development.
• Project Hope -This is an initiative that is engaging partners from the
employment, social service, education and government sectors. The focus is on
addressing issues and creating environments of hope for underemployed and
unemployed to have meaningful and livable wage employment while meeting the
needs of local business and industry.
• Proudly Accessible Dubuque -This is an independent program to educate, raise
awareness and achieve reasonable, equitable access for all our citizens.
Environmental responsibility:
• The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, a $62 million facility that
tells the story of the Mississippi River from the wetlands of Minnesota to the Gulf.
The complex houses the William Woodward Discovery Center, the National
Rivers Hall of Fame, the Fred W. Woodward Riverboat Museum, the Pfohl
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Boatyard, a wetland, and a refurbished train depot. This resource has improved
our "eco literacy" and fostered more sustainable behaviors
• E.B. Lyons Center expansion -The 1,380-acre Mines of Spain State Recreation
Area near Dubuque has served as a focal point for environmental and cultural
educational programs and hands-on activities for the tri-state area for many
years. The planned expansion will double its size and create more space for
interpretation and education. With the expansion, visitation will increase, along
with partnerships with other organizations that are interested in the future of the
tri-state area's historical, archeological, and natural resources. The outcome will
be to provide a place for expanded education, a greater variety of experiences
for the visitor and a focus on environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• Tri-State Trail Vision is anon-profit group that is working to develop an Integrated
Walking/Biking/Hiking Trail System in the Dubuque metro area -- one of the Top
10 Big Ideas for community projects identified through the Envision 2010
community visioning process. The Bi-lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project will
help implement sustainable bicycle and pedestrian options in our metro area.
Social/Cultural Responsibility:
• Crescent Community Health Center -This project involved the adaptive reuse of
the historic Dubuque Casket Company into the Crescent Community Health
Center, Project Concern and Washington Court Apartments. This serves as an
excellent example of the efficient use of resources and local labor to develop
sustainable communities that provide a high quality of life and rejuvenate a
neighborhood.
• Every Child, Every Promise -This is a Dubuque, Iowa county-wide community
engagement and education process for all citizens. Modeled after the America's
Promise, uses the Five Promises framework to shape their efforts and improve
the odds for youth: Caring Adults, Safe Places, Healthy Start, Effective Education
and Opportunities to Help Others.
• The Bi-lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project, a signed, on-street bike/hike trail
system throughout the city of Dubuque to encourage healthy recreation and
wellness. These on-street trails will provide safe, economical and ready access
from neighborhoods to schools, parks, transit stops and paved off-road trails.
While each of the projects above address one of the three components of sustainable
development, just over one year ago the citizens of Dubuque participated in a project
that addressed all three initiatives -Envision 2010. This process lead by the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and the Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce, engaged thousands of citizens in a dialog to develop "Big ideas with broad
acceptance that will have along-term, positive impact on the growth and quality of life of
the greater Dubuque community." Many of the projects identified under one of the three
components listed above were a direct result of the ideas generated by the Envision
2010 process.
Another current initiative that incorporates sustainability principles is the Washington
Neighborhood revitalization strategy. The City Council adopted the Washington Street
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Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy in 2005. The City's Housing and Community
Development Department is leading a program of concentrated activities to encourage
more owner investment and housing rehabilitation in the Washington Street
Neighborhood. Underway is a program of intensified marketing and financial incentives
designed to encourage private housing investment. A visioning process was completed
that ensured adequate representation of differing interests and ownership of public
actions taken to achieve neighborhood improvement goals.
The most recent initiative that has been adopted by the City Council and that is the
Warehouse District Revitalization Strategy. The City Council recently adopted a
Warehouse District Revitalization Strategy submitted by a core group of Warehouse
District property owners. This 28-building district adjacent to the downtown core
comprises the only intact cluster of major industrial buildings in the city. The
preservation and restoration of these large structures provides many opportunities for
major/large space mixed use development.
What also became clear is that the principle and practices of our sustainability
revitalization model are not new and many examples already existing in our community.
They exist in our neighborhoods, businesses, health and educational institutions, places
of faith and "third spaces" where we recreate. These principles and practices exist in
Dubuque not because they make us feel good, but rather they are here because they
make smart economic sense. They are part of our community values that citizens want
to preserve and leave for future generations, the place they call home.
The following is the draft vision statement and 11 principles developed by the
Sustainable Task Force:
Draft Vision Statement:
Dubuque is a viable, livable and equitable community. We embrace economic
prosperity, environmental integrity, and social/cultural vibrancy to create a sustainable
legacy for generations to come.
Draft Principles:
Regional Economy
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a diversified regional economy with
opportunities for new and green markets, jobs, products and services.
Local example: A diversified economy is a sustainable economy. Dubuque has
successfully diversified from a purely manufacturing city to one that also includes
education, health care, insurance, financial services and publishing as some of our
major employers. Specific green businesses include those that address building
deconstruction, material recapture, reuse and resell and eco-building trades and
restoration.
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Smart Energy Use
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values energy conservation and expanded
use of renewable energy as a means to save money and protect the environment.
Local example: Dubuque has been actively engaged in smart energy initiatives
including power down systems at City Hall; access to alternative fuels from private
industry including BioDiesel, E85 fuel and renewable energy suppliers; we have solar
power on our emergency notification towers; energy efficiency lighting (LED) in public
and private facilities including street and traffic lights; and Geo-Thermal HVAC systems
in public and private facilities.
Resource Management
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the benefits of reducing, reusing and
recycling resources.
Local example: Dubuque is proactive in resource management with programs such as
the curbside recycling and food scrap pickup; DMASWA composting site, hazard
materials disposal; bottle redemption programs, metal salvaging and historic material
reuse from private businesses; clothing reuse sites such as Goodwill, Second Chances,
the Discovery shop and St. Vincent De Paul; as well as promoting event recycling for
local festivals and special events.
Community Design
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the built environment of the past,
present and future which contributes to its identity, heritage and sense of place.
Local example: Dubuque has led the way in the state of Iowa for its smart approach to
Urban Design with our focus on redevelopment of the downtown, warehouse and
Washington neighborhood. The adoption of a comprehensive land use plan; and
creation of conservation districts, downtown urban renewal district and historic
preservation districts.
Green Buildings
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a productive and healthy built
environment.
Local example: There are numerous examples of green buildings and smart energy
systems throughout Dubuque including the Durrant Group corporate office and
McGraw-Hill office building, both of which are LEED certified buildings and the NMRMA
which is LEED qualified. In addition, the most sustainable building is an existing one
and the renovation of existing structures throughout downtown and affordable workforce
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housing renovation provide excellent examples of green principles including preserving
the investment in embodied energy.
Healthy Local Food
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the benefits of wholesome food from
local producers, distributors, farms, gardens and hunters.
Local example: Dubuque is fortunate to have the oldest, active farmers market in the
State of Iowa. In 2007, this market was expanded to include another mid-week market
site and a winter farmers market. In addition, community retailers, restaurants and
institutions increasingly are utilizing healthy, affordable regional food options including
Breitbach's Farmers Market, Cremer Foods, Hauns Butcher Shop, Pepper Sprout and
Mount Saint Francis Motherhouse.
Community Knowledge
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values education, empowerment and
engagement to achieve economic prosperity, environmental integrity and social/cultural
vibrancy.
Local example: There are many resources in which to gain local community and inter-
cultural knowledge the multiple sites owned by the Dubuque County Historical Society,
to the libraries and galleries at our institutions of higher learning, the Dubuque Museum
of Art, the nature centers at Mines of Spain and Swiss Valley and the Native American
Sites at Four Mounds and Julien Dubuque Monument.
Reasonable Mobility
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values safe, reasonable and equitable
choices to access to live, work and play opportunities.
Local example: Keyline transit and the use of public schools buses to transport kids to
school. In the summer, students enrolled in a city Library or recreation program can use
the Keyline transit system for free to get to their activity. Another example is the bike
trail system that runs thru Dubuque's neighborhoods and downtown providing
alternative access to work and recreational activities.
Healthy Air
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values fresh, clean air, reduced greenhouse
gas emissions and minimized health risks.
Local example: Methane reduction and capture for beneficial use initiatives under way
at the WTCP and DMASWA Landfill, tree planting initiatives, radon abatement
promotion, conversion of the Wastewater Treatment Center to anaerobic digestion
eliminating incineration emissions, increased code enforcement on illegal trash and leaf
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burning, new energy efficiency building codes, green vehicle fleets, indoor air quality
initiatives using green cleaning products and Integrated Pest Management.
Clean Water
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values water as the source of life and seeks
to preserve and manage it in all forms.
Local example: Dubuque citizens are fortunate to have access to an award winning
drinking municipal water system. Dubuque is also proactive in addressing other clean
water initiatives including the storm water drain stenciling program, a stormwater
management plan, a groundwater management plan and conversion of the Wastewater
Treatment Center to anaerobic digestion.
Native Plants and Animals
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values biodiversity through the preservation,
restoration and connection of nature and people.
Local example: Dubuque has numerous examples of biodiversity for citizens to
experience including Mississippi Riverwalk, Heron Pond Restoration; Heritage Trail, bird
watching at the Lock & Dam and 16t" Street Detention Basin; Humane and Pet Rescue
facilities; walking trails at Eagle Point Park, Bergfeld Pond and Dubuque Arboretum and
Botanical Gardens are a few of our many offerings.
Attachment #6 is a document that incorporates the above vision statement, principles
and goals as a preliminary draft for the City Council to review. It also includes a list of
key concepts for each draft goal to help describe the objective(s) of the goal as well as
a list of definitions developed by the task force for use in conjunction with the strategic
plan. It is important to note that the ideas layed out in the draft vision statement and
principles are an expression and expansion of values and economic strategies of efforts
already underway in Dubuque. These are also the same strategies used by residents
and business leaders to create economically thriving communities. These are the
strategies of reusing, recycling, restoring, reinvigorating, reimagining and replenishment
of people, products, planet and commerce locally. As indicated in this quote from the
June 1970 newsletter from the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce "... we have the
responsibility to be good stewards not only of what we possess but of those things
which we enjoy in common with others."
Once the City Council has provided direction on the above draft, our next steps as a
task force will be to connect the confirmed principals and goals to the city of Dubuque
SDAT report and Comprehensive Plan. Based upon the City Council's input, it is our
intent to come back with a new draft document that will include the approved vision
statement and principles, a draft of goals, key concepts, and action steps for their
consideration.
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Request
The requested action is for City Council to schedule a worksession to review the draft
vision statement, principles and goals and provide direction on any changes to the
language or process they would like to see implemented.
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Sustainable Dubuque Task Force Members:
Community members:
Joan Belcastro, Grandview Avenue Neighborhood Association
Theresa Caldwell, Washington Neighborhood Association
Tony Clemen, Keep Dbq County Clean & Green
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development
Mark Ernst, Aquila
Renae Gabrielson, White Pine Group of the Sierra Club
Allan Goldberg, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Dave Gross, Holy Family Schools
Gayle Gross, Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Diane Hanson, Alliant Energy
Brian Howes, Dubuque Community Schools
Randy Klauer, Zoning Commissioner
Dana Livingston, Loras College
Dan LoBianco, Dubuque Main Street
Marty McNamer, Developer's Roundtable
Jim Prochaska, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Chandra Ravada, ECIA
Corey Roeder, Dubuque Congregations United
Donna Smith, Dubuque County
Alan Stache, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Jeff Stiles, Zoning Advisory Commission
Lynn Sutton, Hilltop/Ivy League Neighborhood
Nancy Van Milligen
Bev Wagner, DMASWA
Chris Wand, Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
Charles Winterwood, Dubuque Audubon Society
City staff:
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager, Facilitator
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Management Intern
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
Bob Fritsch, Park Division Manager
Chuck Goddard, Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency
Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
Steve Sampson-Brown, Project Manager
Paul Schultz, Solid Waste Coordinator
Russ Stecklein, Police Captain
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US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
^ Target the reduction of global warming pollution to 7 percent
below 19901evels by 2012
^ Inventory global warming emissions and set reduction targets
^ Evaluate opportunities to recover wastewater treatment and
landfill methane for energy production
^ Increase public and private recycling rates
^ Educate the public about reducing global warming pollution
^ Maintain healthy urban forests and promote tree planting
^ Improve building code energy efficiency requirements
^ Urge employees to conserve energy and save money
^ Increase the use of clean, renewable energy.
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^ Use human "foot power"
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^ Energy waste from buildings
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^ Specify local materials and
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^ Shop Farmers' Markets
^ Prefer fresh & natural over
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^ Select restaurants and
grocers that purchase from
local farmers and processors
^ Contract seasonally with
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^ Educate yourself
^ Learn how to measure and
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^ Explore nature and science
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^ Learn about your community:
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^ C02 and methane are major
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^ Select products that do not
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^ Reduce impacts from open
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^ Reduce your carbon footprint
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^ Malce purchases with
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^ Provide suitable native
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^ Celebrate and nurture our
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^ Conserve and monitor
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^ Encourage higher density
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^ Support infill development
^ Develop "Complete
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^ Promote "Smart Growth"
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^ Control stormwater run-off
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^ "Buy Local First" -circulates
dollars in regional economies
^ Lowest price is not always
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Mayor Roy D. Buol and the Dubuque City Council have made "sustainability" atop priority for the City of
Dubuque. People have many different ideas about what that term means. One definition is "meeting the
needs of today while not jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs." In other words,
sustainability is about "People, Planet and Prosperity".
We need your comments and ideas! Just what does sustainability mean to you? Please take a few minutes
to answer the following questions so we can create a vision for what sustainability means to Dubuque.
Under each Resource are 3 or 4 main components with related opportunities. Take a few minutes to review
these lists. Then rank the opportunities under each component in terms of priority (with 1 being the: most
important) on the lines next to each opportunity. Finally, provide any additional thoughts you may have
regarding each component.
Before you get started, please mark the perspective that best describes your input:
Age: Under 21 21-30 ~31-40 _41-50 _51-60 ~61-70 -Over 70
Perspective: Business -institution Nonprofit Resident -Government -Student
Resource 1: People (Social /Cultural Vibrancy)
Cultural sustainability relates to wellness, cultural openness, diversity, lifelong learning,
connectivity, transportation, historic preservation, green innovation, community pride and other
issues related to our people. What cultural suggestions do you have for the Dubuque community?
MOBILITY
(Rank 1 through 5)
-Public Transportation Walk-able Neighborhoods Accessibility
Hike/Bike Trails Bicycle Commuting
Other ideas/hopes:
GREEN BUILDINGS AND ECO-SHELTER (Rank 1 through 5)
Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Efficient & Healthy Workplaces
Entertainment and Cultural Venues Practical Renovation
Other ideas/hopes:
LOCAL FOOD (Rank 1 through 5)
Farmer's Markets Gardens Seasonal Menus
Local Food Processing Greenhouses
Other ideas/hopes: .
COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE
(Rank 1 through 4)
Volunteerism Eco-literacy Cultural Heritage Local Celebrations
Other ideas/hopes:
Return fhis survey to Durrant, 400 Ice Harbor Dr., Dubuque, IA. 52001, Attn: Chris Wand
Additional comments may be submitted by sending an a-mail to sustainabledubuaue(a~durrant.com.
ff you would prefer to fill out an on-line version of this survey, visit the link at www.sustainabledubuque.org.
Resource 2: Planet (Environmental /Ecological Integrity)
Environmental sustainability relates to air quality, water management, landscape design, bluff
preservation, waste minimization, climate action plans and other environmental issues. What
environmental suggestions do you have for the Dubuque community?
AIR (Rank 1 through 5)
®Greenhouse Gas Reduction Indoor Air Quality Air Pollution
Carbon Footprint Open Burning
Other ideas/hopes:
WATER (Rank 1 through 5)
Stormwater Infiltration Drinking Water Quality Wastewater Treatment
Catfish Creek & Bee Branch Watersheds /Stormwater Groundwater Protection
Other ideas/hopes:
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (Rank 1 through 5)
Reuse Recycling Composting Toxic Reductions Litter Enforcement
Other ideas/hopes:
GREEN SPAGE (Rank 1 through 6)
Tree Canopy Biodiversity Natural Habitats
Parks Conservation Design Landscape Beautification
Other ideaslhopes:
Resource 3: Prosperity (Economic Prosperity)
Economic sustainability relates to smart energy use, living wage jobs, "Buy Local", entrepreneurial
creativity, operational efficiency, green business networks and other economic issues. What
economic suggestions do you have for the Dubuque community?
ENERGY (Rank 1 through 4)
Conservation Renewable Energy (solar, geo-thermal, wind, methane, bio-fuels)
Energy Efficiency Embodied Energy/Material Reuse
Other ideas/hopes:
URBAN DESIGN (Rank 1 through 5)
Infrastructure (power, heating/cooling, fiber optics) Smart Growth (density, infill dev.)
Stormwater Recycling Complete Streets (including bike lanes, transit, sidewalks
Other ideas/hopes:
LOCAL ECONOMY (Rank 1 through 5)
®Eco Products /Services "Green Collar" Jobs /New Economy
Retraining /Retooling Local Materials Buy Local First
Other ideaslhopes:
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Sustainable Dubuque Survey Results
On-Line Hard Copy Combined
Age Demographics
Under 21
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
Over 70
Totals
Perspective Demographics
Business
Institutional
Non-profit
Resident
Government
Student
Totals
Reasonable Mobility
Walkable Neighborhoods
Public Transportation
Accessibility
Hike/Bike Trails
Bicycle Commuting
24 6 30
94 34 128
104 40 144
149 39 188
126 55 181
47 28 75
15 56 71
559 258 817
134 35 169
27 17 44
64 21 85
312 130 442
73 10 83
33 4 37
643 217 860
1 2 3 4 5 6
323 182 130 64 29 2890 1
233 205 155 58 67 2633 2
179 221 159 68 72 2464 3
136 170 142 160 99 2205 4
128 163 134 129 153 2105 5
Green Buildings
Affordable Housing
Efficient & Healthy Workplaces
Practical Renovation
Entertainment & Cultural Venues
Historic Preservation
Healthy Local Food
Farmer's Market
Gardens
Local Food Processing
Greenhouses
Seasonal Menus
Community Knowledge
Volunteerism
Eco-Literacy
Cultural Heritage
Local Celebrations
Healthy Air
Air Pollution
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Indoor Air Quality
Carbon Footprint
Open Burning
Clean Water
Drinking Water Quality
Groundwater Protection
Wastewater Treatment
Stormwater Infiltration
Catfish Creek & Bee Branch Watersheds
349 156 107 44 65 2843 1
289 224 118 56 24 2831 2
151 209 147 103 100 2338 3
137 228 127 104 115 2301 4
141 188 148 126 105 2258 5
435 193 65 29 10 3210 1
205 259 150 72 28 2683 2
181 197 184 104 65 2518 3
104 141 168 140 150 2018 4
86 146 174 146 164 1992 5
308 238 118 52 0 2234 1
295 224 102 81 0 2137 2
127 267 189 123 0 1810 3
156 228 147 181 0 1783 4
298 189 121 48 12 2717 1
252 196 116 65 41 2563 2
203 188 122 95 51 2374 3
183 160 118 112 75 2208 4
76 102 125 107 241 1618 5
549 59 55 20 17 3203 1
235 204 111 64 47 2499 2
187 225 149 66 25 2439 3
129 172 130 137 84 2081 4
113 132 98 110 191 1798 5
Native Plants & Animals
Natural Habitats
Parks
Conservation Design
Tree Canopy
Biodiversity
Landscape Beautification
Resource Management
Recycling
Reuse
Toxic Reductions
Composting
Litter Enforcement
Smart Energy Use
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Conservation
Embodied Energy/Material Reuse
Community Design
Infrastructure
Complete Streets
Smart Growth
Recycling
Stormwater
Regional Economy
Buy Local First
Green Collar Jobs
Local Materials
Eco-Products
Retraining /Retooling
283 161 102 55 30 22 3158
272 145 90 83 47 31 3091
173 171 115 86 74 24 2783
160 171 94 74 87 63 2650
146 160 121 68 59 78 2560
120 146 108 67 64 147 2358
410 162 64 27 9 2953
272 214 88 55 34 2624
223 128 114 121 75 2286
159 147 158 97 104 2155
190 132 91 94 150 2089
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2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
421 137 67 27 2908 1
285 215 103 40 2674 2
262 165 134 80 2532 3
146 163 104 230 2154 4
235 188 107 62 40 2412 1
264 157 74 45 98 2358 2
215 190 100 79 47 2340 3
221 158 101 92 50 2274 4
103 165 123 102 125 1873 5
276 147 63 56 64 2333 1
218 174 108 77 59 2323 2
159 208 132 87 49 2246 3
149 172 124 83 102 2073 4
150 165 123 94 101 2068 5
Sustainable Dubuque Survey Results
On-Line Hard Copy Combined
Age Demographics
Under 21
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
Over 70
Totals
24 6 30
94 34 128
104 40 144
149 39 188
126 55 181
47 28 75
15 56 71
559 258 817
Age Demographics
Number of Respondents
0 50 100 150 200
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21-30
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51-60
61-70
Over 70
Perspective Demographics
Business
Institutional
Non-profit
Resident
Government
Student
Totals
134 35 169
27 17 44
64 21 85
312 130 442
73 10 83
33 4 37
643 217
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Reasonable Mobility
Walkable Neighborhoods
Public Transportation
Accessibility
Hike/Bike Trails
Bicycle Commuting
1 2 3 4 5
323 182 130 64 29
233 205 155 58 67
179 221 159 68 72
136 170 142 160 99
128 163 134 129 153
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2633
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2105
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1
2
3
4
5
Green Buildings
Affordable Housing
Efficient & Healthy Workplaces
Practical Renovation
Entertainment & Cultural Venues
Historic Preservation
1 2 3 4 5
349 156 107 44 65
289 224 118 56 24
151 209 147 103 100
137 228 127 104 115
141 188 148 126 105
Green Buildings
2301
Entertainment &
Cultural Venues
2843
2831
2338
2301
2258
2258
Historic
Preservation
1
2
3
4
5
Healthy Local Food
Farmer°s Market
Gardens
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Greenhouses
Seasonal Menus
3500 - 3210
3000 -
2500 -
2000 -
1500 -
1000 - ~
500 -
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435 193 65 29 10
205 259 150 72 28
181 197 184 - 104 65
104 141 168 140 150
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Volunteerism 308 238 118 52 2234
Eco-Literacy 295 224 102 81 2137
Cultural Heritage 127 267 189 123 1810
Local Celebrations 156 228 147 181 1783
Community Knowledge
2500
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2
3
4
1 2 3 4 5
Healthy Air
Air Pollution 298 189 121 48 12 2717
Greenhouse Gas Reduction 252 196 116 65 41 2563
Indoor Air Quality 203 188 122 95 51 2374
Carbon Footprint 183 160 118 112 75 2208
Open Burning 76 102 125 107 241 1618
Healthy Air
3000
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2
3
4
5
Clean Water
Drinking Water Quality
Groundwater Protection
Wastewater Treatment
Stormwater Infiltration
Catfish Creek & Bee Branch Watei
1 2 3 4 5
549 59 55 20 17
235 204 111 64 47
187 225 149 66 25
129 172 130 137 84
113 132 98 110 191
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Parks 272 145 90 83 47 31 3091 2
Conservation Design 173 171 115 86 74 24 2783 3
Tree Canopy 160 171 94 74 87 63 2650 4
Biodiversity 146 160 121 68 59 78 2560 5
Landscape Beautification 120 146 108 67 64 147 2358 6
Native Plants & Animals
3500
Resource Management
Recycling
Reuse
Toxic Reductions
Composting
Litter Enforcement
3500
3000- 2953
2500 -
2000 -
1500 -
1000 -
500 -
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1 2 3 4 5
410 162 64 27 9
272 214 88 55 34
223 128 114 121 75
159 147 158 97 104
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1
2
3
4
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Smart Energy Use
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Conservation
Embodied Energy/Material Reuse
1 2 3 4
421 137 67 27
285 215 103 40
262 165 134 80
146 163 104 230
Smart Energy Use
3500
3000- 2908
2674
2500 -
2000 -
1500 -
1000 -
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2532
Conservation
2908
2674
2532
2154
2154
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1
2
3
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Community ®esign
Infrastructure
Complete Streets
Smart Growth
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Stormwater
1 2 3 4 5
235 188 107 62 40
264 157 74 45 98
215 190 100 79 47
221 158 101 92 50
103 165 123 102 125
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3000 -
2500 -
2000 -
1500 -
1000 -
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2274
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2412
2358
2340
2274
1873
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Buy Local First 276 147 63 56 64 2333
Green Collar Jobs 218 174 108 77 59 2323
Local Materials 159 208 132 87 49 2246
Eco-Products ~ 149 172 124 83 102 2073
Retraining /Retooling 150 165 123 94 101 2068
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SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE
Durrant Project No. 08253.00
10/27/2008
VISION STATEMENT
Dubuque is a viable, livable and equitable community. We embrace economic prosperity, social/
cultural vibrancy, and environmental integrity to create a sustainable legacy for generations to
come.
PRINCIPLES
- Regional Economy
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a diversified regional economy with equal
opportunities for 21St Century jobs, products, services and profitable markets.
-Smart Energy Use
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values energy conservation and expanded use of
renewable energy as a means to save money and protect the environment.
- Resource Management
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the benefits of reducing, reusing, and
recycling resources.
- Community Design
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values its neighborhoods, businesses and
landscapes, which contribute to its identity, heritage, and sense of place.
-Green Buildings
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a productive and healthy built environment.
- Healthy Local Food
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the benefits of wholesome food from local
producers, distributors, farms, gardens and hunters.
-Community Knowledge
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values education, empowerment, and engagement to
achieve economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and social/cultural vibrancy
-Reasonable Mobility
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values safe, reasonable, and equitable choices to
access live, work, and play opportunities.
-Healthy Air
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values fresh, clean air, reduced greenhouse gas
emissions, and minimized health risks.
-Clean Water
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values water as the source of life and seeks to
preserve and manage it in all forms.
-Native Plants & Animals
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values native biodiversity through the preservation,
restoration, and connection of people with nature.
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The following goals and objectives fall under the Economic Prosperity
component of the Sustainable Dubuque Model:
@lOClal Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a
diversified regional economy with equal opportunities for
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- 21St Century jobs, products, services and profitable
markets.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
RE1: Buy Local and Regional First 1. Available
• Materials 2. Affordable
• Products 3. Effective use of resources
• Services 4. Environmentally Preferable
Purchasing (EPP) policies
5. Utilize green certification standards,
products and services
6. Entrepreneurial opportunities
RE2: Renewed Economy • Green Collar jobs
• Retail • .Job Retraining
• Commercial • Job Diversity
• Industrial • Tele-working / 4 day work-week
• Institutional options
• Hospitality/Entertainment • Living wages with benefits
• Education • Work/Study & internships
• New Profitable Opportunities
• New Products
• New Services
• Carbon credits
• Industry Retooling
• Re-engineering
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*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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~~'' ?, Il'lal'~ nef gy Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values energy
conservation and expanded use of renewable energy as a
f~~~ US@ means to save money and protect the environment.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
EU1: Renewable Energy 1. Increase purchase % of renewables
• Biomass 2. Retrofit to energy alternatives
• Solar 3. Develop and install new energy
• Wind sources to save money
• Geothermal
• Biofuels 4. Methane recovery and conversion to
Electricity
5. Entrepreneurial opportunities
EU2: Energy Savings 1. District heating and cooling
2. Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
3. Weatherization Challenge
4. Energy Safety Net
5. Target percent reduction in energy
use
6. Material and structure reuse
(embodied energy)
7. Promote smart energy use practices
with employees
' 8. Conservation /Efficiency
9. Carbon Neutrality approach
10. Community energy audit
11. Entrepreneurial opportunities
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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R@$OUPC@ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the
Management benefits of reducing, reusing, and recycling resources.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
RE1: Reduce 1. Smart shopping/consumption: portion
size, packaging, durability, etc.
2. Product Stewardship
3. "Cradle to Cradle"
4. "Waste to Wealth"
5. Landfill tonnage reduction goals
6. Zero Waste approach
RE2: Reuse 1. Habitat "Restore" venue
• Repair 2. "Pedals for Progress"
• Remodel 3. "Dubuque Free Cycle" (website)
• Restore 4. "Trash to Cash"
• Deconstruct 5. Reusable shopping bags
6. Computer refurbishment
RE3: Recycle 1. Add new materials for recycling
• "Buy Recycled" 2. Available programs/facilities
• ~ Construction/Demolition 3. Access to secondary markets
• Residential 4. E~Scrap, Tires, Paint
• Commercial 5. "Think Outside the Box", literally
• Events 6. More community recycling options
and incentives
7. Entrepreneurial opportunities
8. Resource Recovery Park
RE4: Composting 1. Reduce cost of yard waste and food
• Backyard scrap composting programs
• Dubuque Metropolitan Area 2. Expand food scrap collection
Solid Waste Agency 3. Expanded source separated organics
(DMASWA) Facility composting
4. Specify compost for projects
RE5: Toxic Reductions 1. Landfill bans on electronics
• Litter reduction 2. Pollution Prevention (P2)
• Methane recovery 3. Illegal dumping enforcement
• Hazardous Materials 4. Regional Collection Center
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*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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OI'YIIYIUtIIt~/ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values its
neighborhoods, businesses and landscapes, which
@$ I g h contribute to its identity, heritage, and sense of place.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
CD1: Smart Sites 1. Integrate sustainable elements
2. Explore• bioswales, rain gardens,
retention ponds, etc. to reduce storm
sewer impact/need and runoff
3. Use existing land topography
4. Sensible infrastructure: appropriate
form and function
5. Infill sites
CD2: Safe Complete Streets 1. Include bike lanes in new collector
and higher streets
2. Connectivity
3. Land conservation
4. Stormwater infiltration
5. Pedestrian friendly
6. Recycling options in public right-of-
way
CD3: Smart Growth 1. Mix of uses in developments
• New development 2. Require park space in new
• Redevelopment developments
• Mixed-use development 3. Public gathering places
4. Social interaction /livability
5. Brownfield redevelopment
6. Reuse of existing buildings and
infrastructure
7. Walkable developments
8. Reduce sprawl
9. Transportation choices
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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The following goals and objectives fall under the Social/Cultural Vibrancy
component of the Sustainable Dubuque Model:
teen Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a
productive and healthy built environment.
uilding
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
GB1: Mix of Quality Housing 1. Starter homes
• Affordable 2. Quality apartments
• Market Rate 3. Workforce housing
• Functional Neighborhoods 4. Mixed rate housing within same
neighborhoods
GB2: Efficient & Healthy Buildings 1. Radon resistant construction
• Residential 2. Lead safe
• Commercial/Institutional 3. Asbestos free
• Industrial 4. Daylighting/natural light
5. Employee social opportunities in the
workplace
6. Low impact roofing
7. Weatherproofing
8. Eco-friendly construction
materials/methods
9. Adopt a green building program
10. Right sized
GB3: Entertainment & Cultural 1. Local opportunities
Venues 2. Public awareness of local cultural
events
3. Evocative/artistic impact
GB4: Historic Preservation 1. Reduced climate impact by
conserving embodied energy
2. Reinvesting in community identity
3. Improved local labor income
4. Restoration of community assets
5. Creation of green jobs
6. Eco and Historic Tourism
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H@1~t~1~/ LOCa~ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the --
benefits of wholesome food from local producers,
FOOCI distributors, farms, gardens and hunters.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
LF1: Farmer's Markets 1. Provide public space for hosting
• Historic 3 Season Market markets year-round
• Winter Market (Public 2. Support local growers
Support) 3. Reduced transportation costs/energy
• Mid-Week Market(s) to bring food to local consumers
4. Sustainable education booth
5. Demonstration rotations: Composting,
cooking, canning/freezing, pruning
6. Weekly/monthly themes
7. Lower cost/healthier foods
LF2: Gardens 1. Provide public garden space
• Community Gardens 2. Encourage gardens by offering tax
• Edible Landscaping rebates for homes with gardens
• Public Incentives 3. Food garden tours
4. Various annual garden awards
5. Surplus produce sharing
6. Educate youth in gardening
LF3: Local Food Production 1. Allow small residential greenhouses
• Local supply to restaurants, ~ 2. Utilize greenhouses with biogas
institutions, colleges & grocery heating for winter food production
stores 3. Support local growers
• Buy Fresh, Buy Local Chapter 4. Reduced transportation impacts
• Greenhouse and extended
season cropping 5. Seasonal plant-based menus for
healthier lifestyles
• Community Supported
Agriculture 7. Ecologically sound methods
8. Pick Your Own. Visit local farms
9. Fresher and affordable
10. Local economic impact; food security
LF4: Local Food Processing/Storage 1. Small poultry processor
• Community Canning 2. Promote purchasing meat from local
• Freezer Shared Storage locker
• Refrigerated Storage 3. Venison
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
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11I@CI@ economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and
social/cultural vibrancy
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
CK1: Volunteerism 1. Diverse citizenry participation in
• Community Building Activity policy decisions.
• Inter-Cultural Competency 2. Create community club staff liaison
• Effective empowerment of within the city, volunteer coordinator
citizenry in community life or primary contact agency
• Develop as a community norm 3. Provide a volunteer opportunity list on
City website
4. Initiate a local National Civilian
Community Corps (NCCC)
CK2: Eco-literacy 1. Green Community Website Scorecard
• City staff 2. Hold public education forums on
• Businesses community impact topics
• Community at-large 3. Monthly coffeehouse "green
• Fosters sustainable behavior roundtable" discussion groups _
4. Host /promote programs on City
Channel 8, space-in catchy factoids
5. Form business partnerships to
provide eco-friendly product info
6. Business breakfast workshops
7. In-service training
8. Enlightened self-interest
9. Practical science adult education
10. Ecological footprint model
11. Hands-on education: how & why
CK3: Sense of Place 1. Partner with 365, Music & More
• Cultural Heritage Productions, Five Flags, etc, to
• Local Celebrations improve event promotions
• Re-Inhabiting Dubuque 2. Preserve unique buildings, land and
businesses
3. Maintain a digital asset map of local
resources &examples of sustainability
4. Cultural Heritage and Inter-cultural
tours and events
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R@a$Orlabl@ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values safe,
reasonable, and equitable choices to access live, work,
MObl~lty and play opportunities.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
RM1: Walkable Neighborhoods 1. Sidewalks
• Mixed-use Neighborhoods 2. Bike lanes and traffic signs
• Hike/Bike Trails 3. Bike racks including on buses
• Bicycle Commuting 4. Proper lighting
5. Driver education
6. Connectivity
7. Showers at businesses for employees
8. Safe routes to school
9. Neighborhood retail/convenience
stores
10. Complete Streets Coalition workshop
RM2: Safe Transportation of People & 1. Accessible
Products 2. Affordable
• Bike 3. Expanded options
• Car Pool 4. Expanded locations/routes
• Bus/Van/Trolley 5. Smaller, more energy efficient
• Air vehicles for public transit
• Rail 6. Increased usage of public transit
• River 7. Transit stop environment
• Alternate Vehicles $• Less net polluting choices
9. Traffic decongestion
10. Social acceptance
11. Carpooling incentives
RM3: Accessibility 2. Multiple options for people to safely
get where they wish to go
3. ADA compliance
4. Affordability of choices
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*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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The following goals and objectives fall under the Environmental/Ecological
Integrity component of the Sustainable Dubuque Model:
Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values fresh,
@1It~1~/ /41r clean air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and
~z_ minimized health risks.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
HA1: Air Pollution 1. Educate and develop reporting &
• Open Burning ,monitoring standards with
• Air Emissions business/industry
2. Monitor emission impacts and
promote equipment maintenance
3. Provide transit alternatives
4. Education and enforcement of
backyard trash and leaf burning
5. Promote air quality benefits of
transportation alternatives
6. Promote trip consolidation
HA2: Greenhouse Gas Reduction 1. Establish green vehicle fleets
• Identify Target Reductions 2. Research alternate energy sources
• Residential 3. Efficient methane gas capture
• Commercial 4. Carbon Credits
• Government
• Industrial 5. Promote understandable carbon
footprint comparative measurements
6. Greenhouse gas targeted reduction
strategies and timeline
7. Adopt building, energy, and vehicle
efficiency best practices
HA3: Indoor Air Quality 1. Review local modifications to HVAC
• Health codes to include a quality component
• Productivity 2. Reduce Volatile Organic Compounds
3. Educate on the causes of harmful air
4. Promote Best Management Practices
5. Encourage the use of safe products
and practices:
a. Green cleaning supplies
b. Integrated Pest Management
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*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values water as
@ai"1 1t@P the source of life and seeks to preserve and manage it in
all forms.
Goal: Key Concepts SDAT'~ CP*
CW1: Groundwater Protection 1. Leaky underground storage tanks
• Drinking Water Quality 2. Brownfield redevelopment
• Contaminated Soils 3. Remediate Superfund sites
• Conservation of Water Use 4. Water testing
5. Promote Dubuque tap water over
bottled water
6. Water efficiency devices
7. Water management practices
CW2: Wastewater Treatment/Reuse 1. Meet or exceed minimum Iowa DNR
requirements for effluent standards
including:
a. Effluent nutrient reduction
b. Pathogen destruction
2. Biogas Combined Heat & Power
3. Gray water reuse
CW3: Watershed Management 1. Encourage Low Impact Development
,• Stormwater Quality concepts
• Stormwater Quantity 2. Strategic native landscaping
• Bee Branch Watershed 3. Reduce urban fertilizer runoff
• Catfish Creek Watershed 4. Increased street sweeping
• Point Source Discharges
• NPDES 5. Illegal dumping cleanup/enforcement
6. Storm sewer stencil program
7. Rainwater harvesting
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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alV@ I~I1S Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values native
biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and
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Goal: Key Concepts SDAT* CP*
NB1: Natural Habitats 1. Acquire land for natural areas
• Biodiversity 2. Establish ways to show a preference
• Educational resources for native plantings over exotics
3. Manage invasive/exotic species (e.g.
Buckthorn and Garlic Mustard)
4. Achieve deer herd size target
reduction
5. Functional ecosystems
6. Backyard habitats
7. Bird /butterfly lore, trails and feeders
8. Threatened species
9. Acres of quality habitat target
NB2: Parks and Preserves 1. Access to and exploration of natural
areas by children
2. Hiking and camping participation
3. Signage -education on native
species and functional ecosystems
NB3: Conservation Design 1. Identify and preserve diverse natural
• Tree canopy areas remaining within city limits
• Open Space 2. Promote conservation easements
• Conservation Easements 3. Provide incentives for green
development with appropriate
preservation of existing natural areas
and inclusion of restorations where
appropriate
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
• Use greea roadway medians •tliat enhance stonnwater infiltration
• Use vegetative buffers made of local, natural vegetation and Local limestone
to create natural terraced areas that promote water infiltration
• Develop a eoordhinated management and educational outreach program to
monitor and enforce the use of the LID stormwater tools. iuccess will depend
on corresponding promotional and educational programs for developers, property
owners, city agencies, and so on.
3. Traditional Development vs. Sustainable Design
• Incgrporate green building guidelines into the Flnified Development Code
• Promote sustainability through partnerships
• Decrease waste and make it an energy source
• Create incentives for green building construction and use of alternative fuels,
fuel-efficient vehicles, and mass transit
• Preserve the landscape instead of reshaping it for development
Increase awareness of impact on the river
• Create a community energy profile
4. I>leighborhood IIisinvestment vs. Pleighborhood Revitalization
• Focus on infill (small, discrete buildings}, not demolition and redevelopment
• Create zoning for integrated, multiple occupancies within buildings
• Establish vital daily businesses to encourage walking within districts
• Provide consistent public improvements that encourage safe walking, biking,
and social interaction
• Encourage teaching centers that are open to the
entire city but focused on the needs and issues •
specific to the city's historic neighborhoods
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• Provide incentives for owner occupancy
throughout the city's historic districts
• Implement preservation guidelines that pro-
mote understanding and encourage incorporation
of traditional building systems
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• Encourage communal energy generation and distribution systems
• Encourage communal water collection systems
• Negotiate with multinational retailers to adapt universal designs to historic'
districts, especially the warehouse district
• Designate "destination zones" within established districts and neighborhoods
• Inifiiate acity-funded carbon credit for retailers locating in the central
downtown districts
• Strengthen and expand "conservation dis#ricts"
• Build upon existing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs
5. Bluff Development vs. Bluff Preservation
• Master plan. Thoroughly map and analyze the bluiiiands to develop a master plan
That prioritizes areas for sustainable growth and preservation, including opportunities
to establish greenways along the blufflands
• Viewsheds. Work with the county, state, region, and local community to preserve
the viewsheds, both from within the bluffs and up to and across the bluffs
• Character. Recognize the two types of character relative to the bluffiands
• Architectural character: Consider the existing scale and architectural character
of the blufflands in future planning and zoning regulations
• Landscape charac#er. Identify areas where landscape features and elements
should be protected .
• Recreation and leisure. Identify and promote opportunities for ecotourism,
heritage tourism, and recreational pursuits
• Education. Engage Dubuque citizens in the process of guiding and implementing
the sustainablity of the blullands
• Maintenance: Establish a program to maintain the integrity of the bluffiands
• Economic value: Plan economic development carefully to preserve character
The balance of this Dubuque SDAT report fully discusses the background, analysis,
and details of the above recommendations.
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ASSESSMENT TEAM (BOAT) PROGRAM
Project Title: Dubuque, Iowa: Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Steering Committee Co-Chairs
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office Phone: (563) 589-4120
Fax: (563) 589-0890
Home Phone: (563) 588-4265
E-mail:rdbuol(a~cityofdubugue.org
David J. Kapler, Chairperson
Housing Commission
Vice President, General Counsel and
Assistant Corporate Secretary
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
1398 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 778
Dubuque IA 52004-0778
Office Phone: (888) 739-2100
Email: dkapler(a~htlf.com
Gordon E. Mills, FAIR
Past Chairman and CEO
Durrant Group
700 Locust Street, Suite 942
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office Phone: (563) 583-9131
Fax: (563) 557-9078
E-mail: amills(a~durrant.com
Steering Committee Members
Dr. Charles Winterwood, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission/Envision 2010 Trails
Committee
1555 Montrose Terrace
Dubuque IA 52001
Home Phone: (563) 588-2783
Email: cwinterwoodCa~yahoo.com
Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister
Neumeister Animal Hospital
3675 Crescent Ridge
Dubuque IA 52003
Office Phone: (563) 582-8417
Fax: (563) 582-3013
Home Phone: (563) 556-2783
E-mail: neu meister(a~yousq. net
David Stuart
1470 Locust Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Home: (563) 557-1002
Email: dave(a~therichardshouse.com
Carl Reimer
Homeownership /Housing Development
Specialist
East Central Intergovernmental
Association
3999 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 200
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Office Phone: (563) 556-4166
Fax: (563) 556-0348
Email: creimer(a~ecia.orq
Robert Hartig, AIA
Iowa AIA membership representative
Medical Associates Clinic
1500 Associates Drive
Dubuque IA 52002-2260
Office Phone: (563) 584-3191
Email: bhartig(c~mahealthcare.com
Daniel Call
Environmental Science Faculty
315 Goldthorp Hall
University of Dubuque
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque IA 52001
Office Phone: (563) 589-3598
Fax: (563) 589-3688
Email: dcall(a~dbg.edu
Karl Steichen
Envision 2010 Warehouse Revitalization
Committee
411 Bluff Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Home Phone: (563) 556-2904
Email: karlsteichen c(r~.hotmail.com
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David Wm. Rusk
Publisher, Julien's Journal
700 Locust Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Office Phone: (563) 557-1914
Fax: (563) 557-9635
Email: juliensjournal ~juliensjournal.com
Joseph Suarez
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission
900 Tressa Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Home Phone: (563) 556-0898
Cell Phone: (563) 580-6565
Work Phone: (563) 589-3810
Email: jsuarez(a~dbg.edu
Rick Dickinson, Director
Greater Dubuque Development
300 Main Street, Suite 120
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Office Phone: (563) 557-9049
Fax: (563) 557-1059
Email: RickD(a,greaterdubugue.org
Nancy Van Milligen
President/CEO
Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque
700 Locust Street, Suite 195
PO Box 902 Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Office Phone: (563) 588-2700
Fax: (563)583-6619
E-mail: nancyvanm(c~dbgfoundation.org
Marty Johnson
Straka Johnson Architects
10502 St. Joseph Drive
Dubuque IA 52003
Office Phone: (563) 556-8877
Fax: (563) 556-0367
Email: martyiCa~siarch.com
Brendan Houlihan
Director of Government Affairs
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street, Suite 200
Office Phone: (563) 557-9200
Fax: (563) 557-1591
Email: bhoulihan(a~dubuquechamber.com
Eric Schmechel
Watershed Coordinator
Upper Catfish Creek Watershed
Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation
District
210 Bierman
Epworth IA 52045
Office Phone: (563) 876-3418 Ext.3
Email: Eric.Schmechel(a~ia.nacdnet.net
Tony Pfohl, DMSL Board
The Fischer Companies
290 Main St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office Phone: (563) 583-3526 Ext. 17
Fax: (563) 582-6428
Email: tpfohl(a~fischercos.com
Dan Hingtgen
WHKS
1775 IL 35 N
East Dubuque IL 61025-9689
Office Phone: (815) 747-8833
Fax: (815) 747-6043
Email: dhingtgen ,whks.com
Karen Lyness
DuTrac Community Credit Union
3465 Asbury Rd
(Home) 89 Alpine Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Home Phone: 582-2484
Office Phone: 557-5000
Email: klyness ,dutrac.orq
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John Gronen
Gronen Restoration Inc.
P O Box 1862
1056 Main St
Dubuque IA 52004-1862
Office Phone: 557-7010
Email: gronenresCu~mcleodusa.net
Christina Monk, LEED, AP, Associate AIA
Designer
Durrant Group
700 Locust St -Suite 942
Dubuque IA 52001
Office Phone: 583-9131
Office Fax: 557-9078
Email: cmonk c(r~.durrant.com
Theresa Caldwell
Washington Neighborhood Association
1633 Elm St.
Dubuque IA 52001
Home Phone 583-7122
Free2betmcaldwell(a~yahoo.com
Eric Manternach
Chairperson, Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors
720 Central Avenue
Dubuque IA 52001
Office Phone: 589-4441
Office Fax: 589-7884
Email: emanternach(c~dbeco.org -
Gary Bechtel, AIA
Manager, Environmental Design Initiative
Durrant Group
700 Locust St ®Suite 942
Dubuque IA 52001
Phone: 563-583-9131
gbechtel ,durrant.com
George Enderson
Transit Board rep
511 St. George St.
Dubuque IA 52003
Office phone: 589-6388
Home phone: 583-9013
endersongeorge(a.johndeere.com
Renae Gabrielson
953 Tressa St
Dubuque, IA 52003
Office Phone:
Home Phone: 563-599-1651
Email: rlgabe(c~gmail.corn
Ann Michalski
DMASWA
1504 Iowa Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Home phone: 563-557-7937
Email: amichalski(a).cityofdubugue.org
Molly Grover
Dubuque Initiatives
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
300 Main St.
Dubuque IA 52001
Office Phone: 557-9200
Office Fax: 557-1591
Email: mgrover dubuguechamber.com