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Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Work Session # 1. ITEM TITLE: 5:00 PM - Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda-MVM Memo City Manager Memo ❑ Staff Memo/Agenda Staff Memo THE CITY OF Dubuque UBE I erica .i Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda DATE: April 29, 2015 Sustainable Community Coordinator Cori Burbach is transmitting the agenda for the Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session. zljii�� ' k�4 S4-'6�- Micliael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Sustainable Community Coordinator THE CDubuque UUB TE 111-America I.I Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Cori Burbach, Sustainable Community Coordinator SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda DATE: April 29, 2015 The purpose of this memo is to submit the agenda for the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Council work session to be held Monday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. The topic of the work session will be a presentation of Dubuque's STAR Communities rating and supporting data. 777 It*, 1:111'111- r jt1J_7.iildiil kASTAR COMMUNITIES SUS'I'AIAABILI'I'Y TOOLS FOR ASSESSING & RATING COMMUNITIES SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE viable livable equitable viable livable Why STAR? • STAR Communities: Sustainability Tools for Assessing & Rating Communities • The need for a sustainability rating system: — New and dynamic field — Large number of indicators — Data collection — Department and organization silos Rating System's Goat Areas 0 CLIMATE Ito rr FdA ECONOMY EDUCATION,ARTS Ro Ro U) EQUITY & rn HEALTH' 3 vi 71 > 0 II rli m —I 3 I 72 m —I h6.—ALAI Z NATURAL -1 U, mU) 0 Relationship to Sustainable Dubuque BUILT -1 m I ■ I < Green Buildings, iCommunity Design, m Reasonable Mobility ECONOMY !s Smart Energy Use, Resource Management o Regional Economy, cof po Smart Energy Use EDUCATION,ARTS RD n 0 C z EQUITY & 3 HEALTH & colFn. Community Knowledge, Community Design Community Knowledge, Reasonable Mobility, Community Health & Safety Healthy Local Foods, Community Health & Safety Clean Water, Healthy Air, Native Plants & Animals • . . . . . . . . . 4 -STAR Community Partners City of Dubuque departments Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Crescent Community Health Center Dubuque Community School District Dubuque County ISU Extension East Central Intergovernmental Association Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Northeast Iowa Community College Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency . . • . . . • . Alliant Energy Arts Community Dubuque Bike Coop DuRide The Jule Dubuque Main Street Green Dubuque Inclusive Dubuque Dubuque County Soil & Water Conservation District `'`' The STAR Community Rating System Goal Areas & Objectives are mapped and rated in the online system, helping local leaders set goals and measure progress across areas. Built Environnt timate & Energ Economy & Jobs Business Retention & Development Education,Arts &Y& Community Arts & Culture Equ Empowerment Civic Engagement Health & Safety Active Living Natural Systems Green Infrastructure Ambient Noise & Light Climate Adaptation Community Water Systems Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Green Market Development Community Cohesion Civil & Human Rights Community Health & Health System Invasive Species Compact & Complete Communities Greening the Energy Supply Local Economy Educational Opportunity & Attainment Environmental Justice Emergency Prevention & Response Natural Resource Protection Housing Affordability Industrial Sector Resource Efficiency Quality Jobs & Living Wages Historic Preservation Equitable Services & Access Food Access & Nutrition Outdoor Air Quality Infill & Redevelopment Resource Efficient Buildings Targeted Industry Development Social & Cultural Diversity Human Services Indoor Air Quality Water in the Environment Public Spaces Resource Efficient Public Infrastructure Workforce Readiness Poverty Prevention & Alleviation Natural & Human Hazards Working Lands Transportation Choices Waste Minimization Safe Communities Parts of the Rating System GOALS Sustainability themes with comprehensive community -level aspirations I OBJECTIVES A clear, desired outcome intended to move the community toward the goal OUTCOME MEASURES Community -scale results: the measureable aim or purpose of each Objective } ACTION MEASURES The steps you are taking to move the needle towards sustainability Community Level Outcomes Outcomes are community -scale results: the measureable aim or purpose of each Objective. Outcomes are measured using: Trend Lines capture progress over time Thresholds establish a specific limit above or below which the community would receive full credit Local Actions Local Actions are steps you take to achieve Outcomes Preparatory Actions: • Education and Outreach • Plan Development • Policy and Code Adjustment • Partnerships and Collaboration • Practice Improvements • Inventory, Assessment or Survey Implementation Actions: • Enforcement and Incentives • Programs and Services • Facilities and Infrastructure Improvement Dubuque's 4 -STAR Results I I I BUILT, -CLIMATE �. 1 77% 60.3% EDYCATIOI,,ARTS -EQUITY & 3 • 9 O 3 3 C z 468 total points -11 Environmental Justi Natural & Human "' Hazards il Built Environment Ambient Noise & Light Climate & Energy ai Economy & Jobs Business Retention & Development Education,Arts & Community Cultu Equity & Empowerment Community Water Systems Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Green Market Development Community Cohesion Compact & Complete Communities Greening the Energy Supply Local Economy rHousing Affordability Infill & Redevelopment Public Spaces Transportation Choices Industrial Sector Resource Efficiency Resource Efficient Buildings Quality Jobs & Living Wages Targeted Industry Development Educational Opportunity & Attainment Historic Preservation Civic Engagement V & Human Rights Equitable Services & Access Social & Cultural Diversity Resource Efficient Public Infrastructure Workforce Readiness Waste Minimization Health & Safety Natural Systems Active Living Green infrastructure Community Health & Health System Invasive Species Emergency Prevention & Response Food Access & Nutrition Natural Resource Protection Outdoor Air Quality Human Services Indoor Air Quality Poverty Prevention & Alleviation Safe Communities Water in the Environment Working Lands Built Environment Climate & Energy Economy & Jobs Education,Arts & Community Equity& Empawrrmait Civic EngagementFveLivi Health & Safety Natural Systems Ambient Noise & Light CII Business Retention & Development Cultu ng Green infrastructure Community Water Systems Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Green Market Development Community Cohesion i & Human Rights Community Health & Health System J Invasive Spi,��^- Compact & Complete Communities Greening the Energy Supply Local Economy Educational Opportunity & Attainment Environmental Just Emergency Prevention & Response Natural Resource Protection Equitable Services & Access Historic Preservation Food Access & Nutrition Outdoor Air Quality rHousing Affordability Industrial Sector Resource Efficiency Quality Jobs &Living Wages & Cultural Diversity Services Indoor Air Quality Water in the Environment Infill & Redevelopment Resource Efficient Buildings Targeted IndustrySocial gHuman Development Working Lands Poverty Prevention & Alleviation Public Spaces Resource Efficient Public Infrastructure Workforce Readiness Natural & Human! Hazards ii Transportation Choices Waste Minimization Safe Communities Ensure equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity for all residents CIVIC ENGAGEMEN CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EQUITABLE SERVICES & ACCESS HUMAN SERVICES POVERTY PREVENTION & ALLEVIATION 0/15 POINTS 3.1/20 9.8/20 100% Strengths • Outreach • Training • Support and Resources • Volunteerism • Internal & External Partnerships EQUITY & 3 - o I'll 7o 3 m Z Opportunities for Improvement • Equitable Service Delivery • Community -wide Plan —Equity Plan — Poverty Reduction Plan • Environmental Justice • Monitoring and Evaluation Innovation (additional points) • Public Engagement EQUITY & m -o o 1 70 I m Z -I City Life • Inclusion • Context- Sensitive Processes • Transparency • Accountability & Implementation • Capacity -building & Empowerment Other Observations • Proactive • Data collection • Collaboration • Actions -> Outcomes EQUITY & 3 - o I'll 7o 3 m Z Phew! Achieve livability, choice, and access for all where people live, work, and play AMBIENT NOISE & LIGHT COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS COMPACT & COMPLETE COMMUNITIES 0/5 BUILT, m z z0 m z Strengths Compact & Complete Neighborhoods: o Density, destinations, & transit o Affordable housing production o Walkability Transportation safety improving for pedestrians & bicyclists Strengths Exceed STAR ratings: ✓Acres of Public Open Space ✓Access to Parks and Trails 4,471 Acres of Parks, Recreation and Greenspace citywide. While neighborhood parks, mini parks and greenways account for less than 1% of city land area, 25% of homes are within a 5 minute walk or less. m Z ilili�li�l- U�i►a Strengths Quality drinking water Secure water supply Safe stormwater management BUILT, m Opportunities for Improvement • Show progress toward locally identified key ambient noise and light targets • Develop inventory of infill & redevelopment sites BUILT, m z 0 z 3 m z f-11 Opportunities for improvement Households earning 80-100% area median income spending less than 45% on housing and transportation costs combined Achieve Bike + Walk + Transit = 25% of journey -to -work trips BUILT, m Z Innovation -- Exemplary Performance New Public Spaces Outcome: • Walkable Neighborhood Schools: over 50% o dwelling units within %z mile of a school. • Dubuque: 62% BUILT, m Z 72 O Z 3 m . . Other Observations Links to existing projects: — Comprehensive Plan Update Areas where we're lacking data —Ambient noise and light levels —Assistance provided to low- income users to access and enjoy parks and public spaces BUILT1 m z 0 z 3 m z I Imagine DUBUQUE eap GET CONNECTED Fid utort F faceai fa[ebock caryYig9ftxihpoe rwme, oa,ycmaou,e Minaio9 PWnrg 5enges New, Peed D Reduce climate impacts through adaptation and mitigation efforts and increase resource efficiency CLIMATE ADAPATION GHG MITIGATION GREENING THE ENERGY SUPPLY 8.2/15 17.8/20 r�4Lilliff IMATE Roti il g RESOURCE EFFICIENT PUBLIC INTRASTRUCTURE Mrmiart �®ice_ri !if 1111111 eLTMAti _ zom L� ',Li i Strengths 1,4011,1100 1,700,000 1,000,000 1.7 N 0 U N 8O10,1100 0 .y y LL 600,000 C7 C7 100,000 200,000 0 STAR Communities Reductions in GHG Emissions: Local Trend and Models M pn rrp. Cppl .-i M In NG, ,-I M L7 N O• 8 0 0 0 000000000000 0 0 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N NNNN N Year ci M N Gl M ,,pp! 0 0 0 0 0 O N N N N N N N greenhouse (;as Emission (a)7e). - Model Trend -1009, Credit •iMndel trend lOW credit �Modcl Trend - 60% Credit - Model Trend -10"% Credit Q • ��7-11.....x. of • Our Strength Lies in Our Actions. Petal Project green business certification program Energy-efficient building codes Mai Vi7/II//I /7Il111V, I° eii�l�99�_tI ATM111e e55si i. CLIMATE Rorii C ..-�/55.N win UN= s Programs such as curbside food scrap collection and college recycling competitions Grants to Green improves non-profit energy efficiency ■ ■ • • 1 1 1 beea eeeeeeegpm 2222U1SUST`emTAILIA IL 1 m DBQ IQ Water Conservation.41 Opportunities for Improvement • Improved data • Industrial, residential and municipal energy efficiency • Water efficiency • Climate Adaptation strate ies - <`ll • 4LIMA� Progress towards 100% reduction by,2050 in total solid waste generated WHIM 111111111AMIIIIRAMM !iIIIIIIiIiiJiIiI. i Create equitably shared prosperity and access to quality jobs ECONOMY I W 1111110 I 1 IIIP BUSI NESS RETENTION & DEVELOPMENT GREEN MARKET DEVELOPMENT 17.6/20 11/15 LOCAL ECONOMY QUALITY JOBS & LIVING WAGES TARGETED INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE READINESS 11.5/15 ECO Strength: Targeted Industry Development Trend for Number of Businesses per Targeted Industry Information Technology --Insurance & Financial Services Food Manufacturing ❑ 2002 ❑ 2007 ❑ 201 Q 2007 ' 2012 O 2007 i 2012 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Strength: Targeted Industry Development 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 Trend for Number of Employees per Targeted Industry 200/ . 2002 2012 2012 • 2007 A-2002 O 2007 • 2002 A 2012 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Information Technology -Insurance & Financial Services Food manufacturing I Additional Strengths • Increase in annual sales from local businesses • Decrease in unemployment • Investment in renewable energy (Alliant's Second Nature program) • Increased workforce mobility ECONOMY P O W 1111.0 I IIIP Opportunities for Improvement • Quality Jobs & Living Wages objective • Green Market Development objective: moving from action to outcomes • Continued Workforce Readiness progress Embower vibrant, educated, connected, and diverse communities EDUCATION,ARTS Rc• n 0 C ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY COHESION 15/15 14/15 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY & ATTAINMENT HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIAL & CULTURAL DIVERSITY e I, 11' 111 W P j=PPS Strengths • Alignment with City Council Policy Agenda and Community Vision • Comprehensive Plan_..— • Model Preservation Program • Citizens Engaged EDUCATION,ARTS 3 C � Z Strengths • Strong Creative Industry • Economic Driver • Key contributor to Quality of Life • Growing Industry EDUCATION,ARTS RD n 0 C Z Opportunities for Improvement • Grade Level Reading Campaign • 21St Century Learning LEAP Program • Pre-school and Kindergarten • HEART / HEART Bridges Arts & Culture Master Plan EDUCATION,ARTS RD n 0 C Z Other Observations City Council Vision Statement Community Goal Social/ Cultural Vibrancy i City Council Priorities Vibrant, Connected & Diverse Culture EDUCATION,ARTS Re n 0 3 3 Comp Plan Cultural Goals Engaged Citizens DUBUQUF 3E4C Strengthen communities to be healthy, resilient and safe places for residents and businesses NEP 1 lid gPIP;di 9 mar .r a+■■= i "rob 111.1 I 41111 11111 ACTIVE LIVING HEALTH & N m I COMMUNITY HEALTH & HEALTH SYSTEMS EMERGENCY PREVENTION & RESPONSE FOOD ACCESS & NUTRITION 14.4/15 INDOOR AIR QUALITY NATURAL & HUMAN HAZARDS SAFE COMMUNITIES 1.5/5 2.9/15 7.9/15 6.6/15 I 10.4/15 5 Strengths • Policies for active transportation development and building design • Wellness Coalition +. • Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Improvement Plan/Comp Plan elements • Strong health organization collaboration • School Health and Indoor Air Quality policies HEALTH & colFn m — I j Safe Communities 3A —4—Homicide Rate (per 100,000 residents) (STAR Threshold 1.7 0 2010 2011 2012 HEALTH & col m 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 I. 2010 2011 2012 —0—Rape/Attempted Rape (per 100,000 residents) —M—STAR Threshold 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2010 2011 2012 Aggravated Assault (per 100,000 residents) —I—STAR Threshold M Opportunities for Improvement Develop Emergency Preparedness plans, kits and educational materials for special needs and low income residents • Access to healthful food / education for nutrition & gardening • Purchase and sell healthful food at facilities owned, leased, and operated by local government • Indoor air quality education & enforcement HEALTH & Opportunities for Improvement • Reduce toxic pesticides use though integrated pest management (IPM) • Integrate hazard vulnerability assessment into Comprehensive Plan • NIMS-com pliant inventory of assets and resources available for emergency response and mutual aid requests HEALTH & cnT T J I Possibilities • Health in All Policies • Health Impact Assessments (HIA) • Emergency Preparedness: special populations • Local food policy council & s stem HEALTH & m Protect and restore the natural resource base upon which life depends NATURAL, u) ui -Im 3 m GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INVASIVE SPECIES NATURAL RESOURCE0 15.3/20 PROTECTION Orb 4.3/10 18.9/20 OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY WATER IN THE 16.4/20 ENVIRONMENT WORKING LANDS 0/15 15/15 NATURAL, &O 0 i • °a • Strengths N5-1: Green Infrastructure I •1 uro.. ek Mu iiI m imA• Outcome I: Area Calculatlors City Ansa (n ease). 20,230.94:n. Ree• eeationAree: 4,355.6.a.e Water Na agement Arra: 6225.5 awe. ie. Green Infeeuucwre: 10,562.1 awes %of Juri diction Ana 52.3% en 14K... DESIGNATED GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: 52.3% of jurisdiction used for tree canopy, water management, or recreation greenways (STAR standard: 35%) • Strengths N5-1: Green Infrastructure r.. LEGEND -µ Mo MI tam....'..•.= - wrorenvm. Outcome II; Distribution Calculation Citypopdation: 58.155 i.%.I Dwtl'.q D:it. 47$76 d..11rg .t. 2ecreatian Ane. 2.348.3 scree Max Managem.rt Arm 365.2 acro* WAlirq NNu v/In 1/2 mlewall: 26,323 du Popi4ciwrnlnl!2 ink walk 56.562 people d pep01rt16n %of 9wSling Ulu 97.2%ofper/Lebo 88.2%afdvdlrglmlu GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRIBUTION• 97.2% of population lives within 1/2 mile walk of green infrastructure (STAR standard: 85%) Opportunities for Improvement • Use species-specific or site-specific approaches to prevent, manage and eradicate invasive plants and animals. • Identify land conservation targets (acres) to protect ecosystems. • Improve biological and chemical integrity of water bodies. NATURAL, m Vl CITY OF DUBUQUE EMERALD ASH BORER READINESS PLAN 2015 • DUBtJ€'LJE Prepared ey' City of Dubuque Leisure Service$ D$pertntent mopleesyyy 5. MI5 INNOVATIONS & PROCESS 3 Exemplary Performance Outcomes Best Practice in Public Engagement: City Life Best Practice in Codes & Ordinances: Unified Development Code Regional Priority & Collaboration: Dubuque County Smart Plan INNOVATIONS & PROCESS • Smarter Sustainable Dubuque • Lead Paint Remediation • Financial Investment in Non -Profits • Du Ride • Dubuque Bike Coop • Walkable Schools The Path Forward • Share the information • Address data gaps • Strengthen existing partnerships and initiatives • Informed community priority and policy making • Targeted working groups • Build synergy with other community initiatives — Inclusive Dubuque —Community Health Needs Assessment — Comprehensive Plan update 79.9% Dubuque, Iowa: a 4 -STAR Community! 60.5% 57.4% 77% BUILT, -CLIMATE Ih - • ECONOMY EDUCATIONARTS Pr _� C 4 60.3% 42.2% 43.6% Mr - NATURAL, Innovation: + 43.6 points 468 total points 4111111117: blo — ECONOMY RD O UP EDUCATION,ARTS seo n 0 3 3 C Z UITY & m 7D z LTH & NATURAL, cm m 3 DUBUQUE ISA 4 -STAR CERTIFIED COMMUNITY! CJ SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE viable livable equitable Dubuque has achieved a 4 -STAR rating under the STAR Community Rating System (STAR), a national certification measuring a community's environmental, economic, and social efforts to achieve sustainability. While the nationally -developed framework uses slightly different words, the seven major objectives mirror Dubuque's twelve sustainability principles. STAR's rating criteria is designed to assess communities' sustainability efforts in a clear and data -driven way. How did Dubuque become a 4 -STAR Community? In 2014, over 30 Sustainable Dubuque partners collected data to measure our progress towards national sustainability standards. Dubuque earned 468 points, a significant achievement. The STAR framework is comprehensive, including everything from how safe our residents feel, how successful our schools are, and how fast our emergency response times are, to things like workforce readiness, housing affordability, and civic engagement. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • The following partners were part of the • effort to prepare Dubuque's certification: •• • • Alliant Energy • • • Arts Community • • • City of Dubuque • • Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque • • • Crescent Community Health Center • • Duhuque Bike Coop • • • Dubuque Community School District • • • Duhuque County Iowa State University • • Extension • • • Dubuque County Soil & Water Conservation • District • • • Dubuque Main Street • • • Duhuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste • • Agency • • • DuRide • • • East Central Intergovernmental Association • • • Greater Dubuque Development Corporation • • Green Dubuque • • • Inclusive Dubuque • • Northeast Iowa Community College • • • The Jule • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The 4 -STAR rating is a reflection of the qualities that make Dubuque a better place to live, work and play. For more information on Dubuque's sustainability efforts, visit www.sustainabledubuque.org OUR 4 -STAR RESIJJS THE CITY OF DUBLJE Masterpiece on the Mississippi L WAY TO GO, DUBUQUE! successes: Adequate supply of safe drinking water INNOVATION +43.6 POINTS r.. • Compact downtown neighborhoods provide safe, accessible access to public transit, parks, employment and schools • Safe transportation networks for pedestrians and bicyclists • 5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2003 • Public and private initiatives,reduce solid waste being sent to landfill • 98% of residents live within %z mile walk of a park or open space • Residents have access to and attend arts and culture events that represent the diversity of the community • Progress towards a 90% high school graduation rate • Since 2000, downtown rehabilitation has contributed to 3,000 net new jobs and over $329 million in public and private improvements • Increased investment in renewable energy sources • Increase in number of businesses and employees in targeted industries (Information Technology, Insurance & Financial Services, and Food Manufacturing) • Opportunities for volunteerism, public education, and community engagement are high • Active youth and adults have access to services, public spaces, and information to make healthy choices LOOKING FORWARD 011*� Areas of Improvement • Increase opportunities for quality jobs and living wages • Ensure equitable access to community assets and human services programs • Increase number of residents biking, walking, or riding public transit to work • Increase affordable housing alternatives • Increase the percentage of students at Grade Level Reading • Develop community -wide plans for environmental justice and poverty reduction • Increase access to healthful food options • Improve stream and groundwater quality • Coordinate preparation and response plans to create a more resilient community Contact: Cori Burbach, Sustainable Community Coordinator cburbachcccityofdubuque.org 1563.690.6038 www.cityofdubuque.org/STARcommunity