Dubuque Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Final ReportTO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Dubuque SDAT Final Report and Implementation
®ATE: March 9, 2009
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the
Dubuque SDAT Final Report and the status report on the Dubuque SDAT
recommendations for incorporation into the Sustainable Dubuque Initiative.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mich~lae C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Dubuque SDAT Final Report and Implementation
DATE: March 6, 2009
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum transmits the Dubuque Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Final
Report, and a status report on the implementation of the Dubuque SDAT recommendations in
conjunction with the City's Sustainable Dubuque initiative, for City Council review.
BACKGROUND
In January, 2007, Dubuque was selected by the AIA Center for Communities by Design as one
of 7 cities in the nation to receive technical assistance under the SDAT Program.
The collaborative SDAT program brings together teams of volunteer professionals (architects,
urban designers, planners, and others) to work with community decision-makers and
stakeholders to help them develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future, provide a
roadmap for communities seeking to improve their sustainability, and achieve balance between
cultural, environmental, and economic systems.
DISCUSSION
Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol and past Chairman and CEO of the Durrant Group, Gordon Mills,
lead the local SDAT Steering Committee. After a preliminary visit by a small group in August,
2007, the SDAT members arrived in Dubuque on October 22, 2007. For three days, the team
members, working closely with local officials, community leaders, technical experts, and
citizens, studied the community and its concerns. During those three days, the team came to
understand the issues and used their expertise to frame a wide range of recommendations,
which were presented to the community in a public meeting on October 24, 2007. The Dubuque
SDAT conference focused on five major land use issues:
• Planned and managed growth
® Stormwater management
• Sustainable design
® Neighborhood revitalization
® Bluffland preservation
The enclosed Dubuque SDAT Final Report gives a more detailed version of the findings and
recommendations of that October 2007 presentation.
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AIA National SDAT Team Leader Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP, Architect and
Sustainability Consultant in Manlius, New York, and AIA National SDAT Staff Erin Simmons,
Program Manager at the AIA Center for Communities by Design in Washington, D.C. returned
to Dubuque on February 18-20, 2009. Their return visit was to assist Dubuque in developing an
action plan for the implementation of the Dubuque SDAT recommendations.
Dubuque SDAT Public Meeting
On February 18, 2009, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission held a public meeting
for presentation of the Dubuque SDAT Final Report, and to receive public input on the
implementation of the Dubuque SDAT recommendations in conjunction with the City's
Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
At the public meeting, Peter Arsenault presented the Dubuque SDAT Final Report. This
presentation included a brief overview of the SDAT process, a review of the 3 Overall Goals in
Dubuque SDAT Final Report, and a brief overview of specific recommendations for the 5
Dubuque SDAT Planning Issues.
I provided a brief overview of the enclosed Status Report on City accomplishments with respect
to the recommendations in the Dubuque SDAT Final Report. The status report demonstrates
that Dubuque has policies, programs, and codes in place, underway or proposed through the
UDC (Unified Development Code) or the Sustainable Dubuque initiative, that address each of
the SDAT Overall goals as well as the recommendations for the 5 SDAT Planning Issues.
Sheila Samuelson, Sustainability Coordinator, reviewed the Sustainable Dubuque initiative, the
11 Sustainability Principles, and its accomplishments. Kevin Eipperle with the Durant Group, the
City's consultant for the Sustainable Dubuque initiative, discussed the proposed transition
process for the 5 Dubuque SDAT Planning Issues to be incorporated into the 11 Sustainability
Principles for implementation.
Enclosed is a spreadsheet presented to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission. The
spreadsheet lists the Sustainable Dubuque Vision Statement, Value Statements for each
Principle, Goals under each Principle, and a list of Key Concepts under each Goal. This
spreadsheet identifies which of the 5 Dubuque SDAT Planning Issues apply to each Principle,
and which Element(s) of the Dubuque Comprehensive Plan pertain to each Goal.
The Commission recommended support the Dubuque SDAT Final Report and implementation
of its recommendations.
Dubuque SDAT Implementation Meeting
On February 19, 2009, a similar set of presentations was made to the Dubuque SDAT
Committees, the Sustainable Dubuque Task Force, and the City Management Team members.
We then broke into small groups to develop action plans for all 11 Sustainability Principles. The
small groups began to identify short-term and long-term objectives by integrating the Dubuque
SDAT recommendations into the Sustainable Dubuque initiative. These small groups began
development of actions needed to achieve the objectives and possible funding sources, to
produce an action plan for each of the Sustainability Principles. The small group reported back
on these action plans to the large group. Peter Arsenault reviewed and commented on the
action plans, and provided direction for implementation.
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At this meeting, the small groups reported the following general themes for implementation:
• Education and recognition,
• Establish partnerships and collaborations,
• Provide incentives,
• Develop toolkits,
• Identify successful models and research them for applicability in Dubuque.
This information has been provided to the Sustainable Dubuque Task Force to continue the
process of integrating the Dubuque SDAT recommendations into an action plan for the 11
Sustainability Principles.
Peter Arsenault commented that the Dubuque SDAT has accomplished more in its early stages
than the other SDAT projects with which he and Erin have been involved.
RECOMMENDATION
In consultation with Peter Arsenault and Erin Simmons following meetings with Mayor Buol,
Gordy Mills, the City Manager's Office and Planning Services Department, the recommendation
has been to incorporate the Dubuque SDAT recommendations under the larger "umbrella" of
the Sustainable Dubuque initiative. This recommendation was well-received at the public
meeting and the implementation meeting in February.
I recommend that the Dubuque SDAT Final Report and the status report on the Dubuque SDAT
recommendations, be transmitted to City Council for their review and approval for incorporation
into the Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
Enclosures
cc: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
®ubuque S®AT Recommendations & Status Report
Overall'Goals - Status Report
1. Think outside Dubuque. The City has expanded its state, regional, and national partnerships for
trans ortation, tourism, economic develo ment, and sustainabilit .
2. Enhance the city-county relationship. The City has invited the County to re-examine the fringe area development
a reement as art of the SDAT rocess.
3. Formalize sustainability planning. The Sustainable Dubuque initiative is underway, a sustainability Coordinator
has been hired, and sustainability measures have. been proposed for the
Unified Development Code UDC .
Specific Recommendations for 5 SDAT Planning Issues Status Report
1. Urban S rawl_verses Planned & Mana ed Growth Accom lishments
A. Conduct a full inventory of vacant and underutilized sites, Basic information on vacant land is in the City's
including both land and buildings, as a basic information GIs. Under-utilized sites require further
planning tool. This inventory should also account for estimated analysis, done on a case-by-case basis.
buildout of development plans. Dubuque Main Street maintains an inventory
for Downtown.
B. As a managed growth strategy, further develop the concept of Currently allowed in the Zoning Ordinance.
Neighborhood Centers -- concentrations of pedestrian-friendly New mixed-use district is proposed in UDC.
development with a mix of uses and housing opportunities.
C. Provide housing choices through a mix of market-rate and Currently allowed in the Zoning Ordinance.
affordable housing throughout the city. City incentives are provided for housing
developments, redevelopments, and rehab.
D. A Regional Planning process, involving the City and County at a Regional planning for tri-state area is currently
minimum, needs to be implemented to foster cooperative in place for transportation, and underway for
planning efforts. re Tonal economic develo ment.
E. Integrate transportation with land use planning together at a Updates of DMATS long-range transportation
variety of levels, ideally through a plan that combines the two plan and City and County land use plans
fields and including the specific recommendations in this report. historically are coordinated.
F. Implement a system of indicators to monitor progress to ensure Community indicators established with 2002
that the City's strong vision and comprehensive plan are update of Comprehensive Plan.
implemented. Pro osed in Sustainable Dubu ue initiative.
Dubuque SDAT Recommendations & Status Report
Specific Recommendations for 5 SDAT Planning Issues Status Report
2. Stormwater Run-off versus Stormwater Mana ement > Accom lishments
A. Use a Low Impact Development (LID) Stormwater Toolkit Required use of LID tools for subdivision and
approach that mimics natural water infiltration and hydrology, all site development are proposed for UDC.
closer to the point of stormwater origins. Sustainable • City is partner in Upper Catfish Creek
management of storm water will require a variety of techniques Watershed Project with Dubuque County and
specific to a variety of conditions, hence the "toolkit" approach. Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District.
• Cit is co-s onsor for 2"d LID worksho .
B. Use green road medians in existing roadways that enhance • Proposed for site development in UDC.
storm water infiltration.
C. Use vegetative buffers made of local, natural vegetation and • Proposed for site development in UDC.
local limestone to create natural terraced areas that promote
water infiltration.
D. Develop a coordinated management and educational outreach City Engineering has budget for educational
program to monitor and enforce the application of the LID outreach on sediment and erosion control
Stormwater Tools. Success in this area is based on developing measures, stormwater policies and regulations,
corresponding promotional and educational programs for rain gardens and bio-retention systems.
developers, property owners, city agencies, etc. • City Engineering is assisting with Dubuque
Count Stormwater Manual.
3. Traditional Develo went versus Sustainable.Desi n Accom lishments
A. Incorporate green building guidelines in the Unified Development • Proposed for subdivision development in UDC.
Code.
B. Promote sustainability through partnerships. Underwa with Sustainable Dubu ue initiative.
C. Decrease and make waste an energy source. Pro osed in Sustainable Dubu ue initiative.
D. Create incentives for `green' building construction and use of • Proposed in Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
alternative fuels, fuel efficient vehicles, and use of mass transit.
E. Do not reshape the landscape for development. • Required use of LID tools for subdivision and
site develo ment are ro osed for UDC.
F. Increase awareness of impact on the River. Pro osed in Sustainable Dubu ue initiative.
G. Create a community energy profile. Pro osed in Sustainable Dubu ue initiative.
4. Nei hborhood Disinvestment versus Nei hborhood' Revitalization Accom lishments
A. Focus on infill (small, discrete buildings), not demolition and Currently provided by ordinance in the local
redevelopment. historic and conservation districts.
B. Create zoning that allows for integrated, multiple occupancies • .Currently allowed in the Zoning Ordinance.
within buildings. New mixed-use district is ro osed for UDC.
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Specific Recommendations for 5 SDA? Planning Issues Status Report
C. Establish vital daily businesses to encourage walking within- • Proposed in Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
districts.
D. Provide consistent public improvements that encourage safe Design guidelines proposed for subdivision and
walking, biking and social interaction. site develo ment in UDC.
E. Encourage teaching centers open to the entire city, but focused • Washington Neighborhood Revitalize! visioning
on the needs and issues peculiar to the city's historic and strategic planning are models.
nei hborhoods.
F. Provide incentives for owner-occupancy throughout the city's City incentives and programs are in place
historic districts. cit wide and in historic districts.
G. Implement preservation guidelines that promote understanding Design guidelines established for local historic
and encourage incorporation of traditional building systems. districts, Port of Dubuque, and Washington
Neighborhood /Five Points area.
• Design guidelines being developed for
Downtown. Similar guidelines proposed in
UDC for site develo ment in older areas.
H. Encourage shared communal energy generation/distribution Proposed in Historic Millwork District Master
systems Plan and Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
I. Encourage shared communal water collection systems. • Proposed in Historic Millwork District Master
Plan and Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
J. Negotiate with desirable multi-national retailers to adapt • Design guidelines established for local historic
universal designs to historic districts, especially the Warehouse districts, Port of Dubuque, and Washington
District. Neighborhood /Five Points area.
• Design guidelines being developed for
Downtown. Similar guidelines proposed in
UDC for site develo ment in older areas.
K. Designate destination zones within established districts • Proposed in Historic Millwork District Master
/neighborhoods. Plan.
L. Initiate aCity-funded "Carbon Credit" for retailers locating within Proposed in Sustainable Dubuque initiative.
the central downtown districts.
M. Strengthen and expand "Conservation Districts". Proposed in UDC.
N. Build upon existing Community Development Block Grant • Washington Neighborhood Revitalize! visioning
(CDBG) programs. and strate is tannin are models.
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Specific Recommendations for 5 SDAT Planning Issues Status Report
5. Bluff Develo ment versus Bluff Preservation Accom lishments
A. Master Plan: Conduct a thorough mapping and analysis of the • Completed mapping analysis and prepared a
blufflands to develop a Master Plan that prioritizes areas for comprehensive bluff plan with policy and
sustainable growth as well as for preservation including regulatory options.
0 ortunities to establish Greenwa s alon the blufflands.
B. Viewsheds: The City should work the County, State and Region • Design guidelines established for local historic
as well as the local community to preserve the viewsheds both districts, which include some of the bluffs.
from within the bluffs as well as up to and across the bluffs • Polic and re ulato o tions in bluff Ian.
C. Architectural Character: Future planning and zoning regulations • Design guidelines established for local historic
should consider existing scale and architectural character of the districts, which include some of the bluffs.
blufflands. • Policy and regulatory options in bluff plan.
• Site desi n uidelines ro osed in UDC.
D. Landscape Character: Specific areas should be identified where • Design guidelines established for local historic
landscape features and elements should be protected. districts, which include some of the bluffs.
• Policy and regulatory options in bluff plan.
• Site desi n uidelines ro osed in UDC.
E. Recreation & Leisure: Identify and promote opportunities for • Regional tourism is a strategic priority of the
ecotourism, heritage tourism, and recreational pursuits. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.
Promotion is handled by the Chamber's
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
F. Education: Engage the citizens of Dubuque through the process • Policy and regulatory options in bluff plan.
of uidin and im lementin the sustainabilit of the blufflands.
G. Maintenance: Establish a program to maintain the integrity of the • Policy and regulatory options in bluff plan.
blufflands.
H. Economic Value: Economic Development should be carefully • Design guidelines proposed in UDC for site
planned to preserve character. develo ment in older areas.
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VISION STATEMENT
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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 ®ubugue Model:
1f 1c~ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values a diversified regional
economy with equal opportunities for 21St Century jobs, products,
fI 111/ services and profitable markets.
SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
RE1: Buy Local and Regional First 1. Available Economic
• Materials 2. Affordable Development
® 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 1. Green Collar jobs Economic
® Retail 2. Job Retraining Development
® Commercial 3. Job Diversity
Education
® Industrial 4. Tele-working / 4 day work-week options
® Institutional 5. Living wages with benefits
® Hospitality/Entertainment 6. Work/Study & internships
® Education 7. New Profitable Opportunities
8. New Products
9. New Services
10. Carbon credits
11. Industry Retooling
12. Re-engineering
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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r Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values energy conservation
and expanded use of renewable energy as a means to save money
J , , , , ~~ and protect the environment.
SDAT* Sustainable Design; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
EU1: Renewable Energy 1. Increase purchase % of renewables Economic
• Biomass 2. Retrofit to energy alternatives Development
• Solar 3. Develop and install new energy sources to save Environmental
• Wind money Quality
• Geothermal 4. Methane recovery and conversion to Electricity
• Biofuels 5. Entrepreneurial opportunities
EU2: Energy Savings 1. District heating and cooling Economic
2. Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Development
3. Weatherization Challenge
Environmental
4. Energy Safety Net Quality
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~SOUI"\iE+ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the benefits of
- reducing, reusing, and recycling resources.
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SDAT* Stormwater Management; Sustainable Design; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
RR1: Reduce 1. Smart shopping/consumption: portion size, Environmental
packaging, durability, etc. Quality
2. Product Stewardship
3. "Cradle to Cradle"
4. "Waste to Wealth"
5. Landfill tonnage reduction goals
6. Zero Waste approach
RR2: Reuse 1. Habitat "Restore" venue Economic
• Repair 2. "Pedals for Progress" Development
• Remodel 3. "Dubuque Free Cycle" (website)
Environmental
Restore
• 4. "Trash to Cash" Quality
• Deconstruct 5. Reusable shopping bags
6. Computer refurbishment
RR3: Recycle 1. Add new materials for recycling Economic
• "Buy Recycled" 2. Available programs/facilities Development
• Construction/Demolition 3. Access to secondary markets
Environmental
• Residential 4. E-Scrap, Tires, Paint Quality
• Commercial 5. "Think Outside the Box", literally
• Events 6. More community recycling options and incentives
7. Entrepreneurial opportunities
8. Resource Recovery Park
RR4: Composting 1. Reduce cost of yard waste and food scrap Environmental
• Backyard composting programs Quality
• Dubuque Metropolitan Area 2. Expand food scrap collection
Solid Waste Agency 3. Expanded source separated organics composting
(DMASWA) Facility 4. Specify compost for projects
RR5: Toxic Reductions 1. Landfill bans on electronics Environmental
• Litter reduction 2. Pollution Prevention (P2) Quality
• Methane recovery 3. Illegal dumping enforcement
Health
Hazardous Materials 4. Regional Collection Center
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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Clj Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values its neighborhoods,
businesses and landscapes, which contribute to its identity, heritage,
jn and sense of place.
Planned & Managed Growth; Stormwater Management; Sustainable Design;
SDAT* Neighborhood Revitalization; Bluff Preservation
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
CD1: Smart Sites 1. Integrate sustainable elements Infrastructure
2. Explore bioswales, rain gardens, retention ponds,
etc. to reduce storm sewer impact/need and Land Use
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 Land Use
streets
2. Connectivity Transportation
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 Economic
• New development 2. Require park space in new developments Development
• Redevelopment 3. Public gathering places Land Use
• Mixed-use development 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:
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healthy built environment.
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SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Sustainable Design; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
GB1: Mix of Quality Housing 1. Starter homes Economic
• Affordable 2. Quality apartments Development
• Market Rate 3. Workforce housing Housing
• Functional Neighborhoods 4. Mixed rate housing within same neighborhoods
Land Use
GB2: Efficient & Healthy Buildings 1. Radon resistant construction Health
• Residential 2. Lead safe
• Commercial/Institutional 3. Asbestos free Housing
• Industrial 4. Daylighting/natural light Public Safety
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 Cultural Arts
Venues 2. Public awareness of local cultural events
3. Evocative/artistic impact Diversity
Recreation
GB4: Historic Preservation 1. Reduced climate impact by conserving embodied Cultural Arts
energy Economic
2. Reinvesting in community identity Development
3. Improved local labor income
4. Restoration of community assets Environmental
5. Creation of green jobs Quality
6. Eco and Historic Tourism Housing
Land Use
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values the benefits of
wholesome food from local producers, distributors, farms, gardens
and hunters.
SDAT* Sustainable Design; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
LF1: Farmer's Markets 1. Provide public space for hosting markets year- Economic
• Historic 3 Season Market round Development
• Winter Market (Public
Support) 2. Support local growers
3. Reduced transportation costs/energy to bring food
Human
Services
• Mid-Week Market(s) to local consumers
4. Sustainable education booth
Land Use
5. Demonstration rotations: Composting, cooking,
canning/freezing, pruning
6. Weekly/monthly themes
7. Lower cost/healthier foods
LF2: Gardens 1. Provide public garden space Environmental
• Community Gardens 2. Encourage gardens by offering tax rebates for Quality
• Edible Landscaping
• Public Incentives homes with gardens
3. Food garden tours
Human
Services
4. Various annual garden awards
5. Surplus produce sharing
6. Educate youth in gardening
LF3: Local Food Production 1. Allow small residential greenhouses Economic
• Local supply to restaurants, 2. Utilize greenhouses with biogas heating for winter Development
institutions, colleges & grocery
stores food production
3. Support local growers Environmental
Quality
• Buy Fresh, Buy Local Chapter 4. Reduced transportation impacts
• Greenhouse and extended 5. Seasonal plant-based menus for healthier
season cropping 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 Economic
• Community Canning 2. Promote purchasing meat from local locker Development
• Freezer Shared Storage 3. Venison
• Refrigerated Storage
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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~OiYlil'lUfllt~/ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values education,
empowerment and engagement to achieve economic prosperity,
CI'@CI environmental integrity, and social/cultural vibrancy
SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Stormwater Management; Sustainable Design;
Neighborhood Revitalization; Bluff Preservation
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
CK1: Service Learning 1. Diverse citizenry participation in policy decisions. Diversity
• Community Building Activity 2. Create community club staff liaison within the city,
• Inter-Cultural Competency volunteer coordinator or primary contact agency Education
• Effective empowerment of 3. Provide a volunteer opportunity list on City Human
citizenry in community life website Services
4. Initiate a local National Civilian Community Corps
(NCCC)
5. Develop as a community norm
CK2: Eco-literacy 1. Green Community Website Scorecard Economic
• City staff 2. Hold public education forums on community Development
• Businesses impact topics
Education
• Community at-large 3. Monthly coffeehouse "green roundtable"
discussion groups Environmental
4. Host /promote programs on City Channel 8, Quality
space-in catchy factoids
5. Form partnerships with businesses to provide
eco-incentives and eco-friendly products and
services
6. Green Business Alliance forums
7. Business breakfast workshops
8. In-service training
9. Enlightened self-interest
10. Informed decision-making asset
11. Fosters sustainable behavior
12. Practical science adult education
13. Ecological footprint model
14. Hands-on education: how & why
CK3: Sense of Place 1. Partner with 365, Music & More Productions, Five Cultural Arts
• Cultural Heritage Flags, etc , to improve event promotions
• Local Celebrations 2. Preserve unique buildings, land and businesses Diversity
3. Maintain a digital asset map of local resources Economic
&examples of sustainability Development
4. Cultural Heritage and Inter-cultural tours/events
5. "How to live responsibly in Dubuque" Land Use
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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and equitable choices to access live, work, and play opportunities.
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SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Sustainable Design; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal Key Concepts CP*
RM1: Walkable Neighborhoods 1. Sidewalks Infrastructure
• Mixed-use Neighborhoods 2. Bike lanes and traffic signs
Hike/Bike Trails 3. Bike racks including on buses Land Use
• Bicycle Commuting 4. Proper lighting Recreation
5. Driver education
6. Connectivity Transportation
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 Economic
Products 2. Affordable Development
• Bike 3. Expanded options Human
• Car Pool 4. Expanded locations/routes Services
• Bus/Van/Trolley 5. Smaller, more energy efficient vehicles for public
• Air transit Infrastructure
• Rail 6. Increased usage of public transit
Land Use
• River
7. Transit stop environment
• Alternate Vehicles $• Less net polluting choices Transportation
9. Traffic decongestion
10. Social acceptance
11. Carpooling incentives
RM3: Accessibility 1. Multiple options for people to safely get where Infrastructure
they wish to go
2. ADA compliance Land Use
3. Affordability of choices Public Safety
Transportation
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Compzehensive 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, clean air,
@alty 11" reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and minimized health risks.
SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Sustainable Design; Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
HA1: Air Pollution 1. Educate and develop reporting & monitoring Environmental
• Open Burning standards with business/industry Quality
• Air Emissions 2. Monitor emission impacts and promote equipment Health
maintenance
3. Provide transit alternatives Transportation
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 Environmental
• Mandated Targets 2. Research alternate energy sources Quality
• Residential 3. Efficient methane gas capture Health
• Commercial 4. Carbon Credits
• Government 5. Promote understandable carbon footprint Public Safety
• Industrial comparative measurements
6. Greenhouse gas targeted reduction strategies Transportation
and timeline
7. Adopt building, energy, and vehicle efficiency
best practices
HA3: Indoor Air Quality 1. Review local modifications to HVAC codes to Environmental
• Health include a quality component Quality
• Productivity 2. Reduce Volatile Organic Compounds Health
3. Educate on the causes of harmful air
4. Promote Best Management Practices Public Safety
5. Encourage the use of safe products and
practices:
a. Green cleaning supplies
b. Integrated Pest Management
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values water as the source
Il ~t r of life and seeks to preserve and manage it in all forms.
SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Stormwater Management; Sustainable Design;
Neighborhood Revitalization; Bluff Preservation
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
CW1: Groundwater Protection 1. Leaky underground storage tanks Economic
• Drinking Water Quality 2. Brownfield redevelopment Development
• Contaminated Soils 3. Remediate Superfund sites
Environmental
• Conservation of Water Use 4. Water testing Quality
5. Promote Dubuque tap water over bottled water
6. Water efficiency devices Infrastructure
7'. Water management practices
CW2: Wastewater Treatment/Reuse 1. Meet or exceed minimum Iowa DNR requirements Economic
for effluent standards including: Development
a. Effluent nutrient reduction
Environmental
b. Pathogen destruction Quality
2. Biogas Combined Heat & Power
3. Gray water reuse Infrastructure
CW3: Watershed Management 1. Encourage Low Impact Development concepts Economic
• Stormwater Quality 2. Strategic native landscaping ~ Development
• Stormwater Quantity 3. Reduce urban fertilizer runoff
Environmental
• Bee Branch Watershed 4. Increased street sweeping Quality
• Catfish Creek Watershed 5. Illegal dumping cleanup/enforcement
• Point Source Discharges 6. Storm sewer stencil program Infrastructure
• NPDES 7. Rainwater harvesting
Land Use
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan
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IV ~ Sustainable Dubuque is a community that values native biodiversity
through the preservation, restoration, and connection of people with
i11 ~I nature.
SDAT* Planned & Managed Growth; Stormwater Management; Sustainable Design;
Neighborhood Revitalization; Bluff Preservation
Goal: Key Concepts CP*
NB1: Natural Habitats 1. Acquire land for natural areas Environmental
• Biodiversity 2. Establish ways to show a preference for native Quality
• Educational resources plantings over exotics Land Use
3. Manage invasive/exotic species (e.g. Buckthorn
and Garlic Mustard) Recreation
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 Economic
children Development
2. Hiking and camping participation
Environmental
3. Signage -education on native species and Quality
functional ecosystems
Land Use
Recreation
NB3: Conservation Design 1. Identify and preserve diverse natural areas Economic
• Tree canopy remaining within city limits Development
• Open Space 2. Promote conservation easements Environmental
• Conservation Easements 3. Provide incentives for green development with Quality
appropriate preservation of existing natural areas
and inclusion of restorations where appropriate Land Use
*SDAT denotes the Sustainable Design Assessment Team
*CP denotes the Comprehensive Plan