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Supporting Local Business........................................................................................ b-5
Why should I support local business?.................................................................. b-5
How do I buy locally grown food? ......................................................................... b-6
Community Amenities............................................................................................... b-7
What are the park and recreation amenities in Madison County?......................... b-7
What are the art and entertainment amenities in Madison County?...................... b-8
What are the heritage and community festivals in Madison County?..................... b-9
Which organizations and programs are focused on community?........................... b-10
Where can I find more information and education about ‘being green’? ................ b-11
at Anderson University?................................................................................. b-11
at Ball State Univeristy?................................................................................. b-12
at Ivy Tech Community College?..................................................................... b-14
at Public Libraries?......................................................................................... b-15
at Public Schools?.......................................................................................... b-16
What transportation options are available? .......................................................... b-17
Public Transportation?................................................................................... b-17
Carpool, Walking, Biking?.............................................................................. b-18
Hybrid, Electric & Low-Speed/Neighborhood Electric Vehicles........................ b-19
Community Development........................................................................................... b-21
How can my community grow in the most sustainable way?................................. b-21
What is ‘green’ development?................................................................................ b-21
What is smart growth development?..................................................................... b-21
What is cluster development?............................................................................... b-24
What is mixed-use development?......................................................................... b-25
What is brownfield development?......................................................................... b-26
What are the federal funding sources for brownfield redevelopment?.................... b-28
What is transit-oriented development (TOD)?........................................................ b-29
What is traditional neighborhood development (TND)?.......................................... b-30
Why is farmland disappearing?............................................................................ b-31
What is sprawl?................................................................................................... b-32
What can I do to discrouage sprawl?.................................................................... b-33
How can I build a home in a rural area?............................................................... b-34
What is an urban growth boundary?.................................................................... b-35
What is Madison County doing to increase economic development?...................... b-36
What is a business incubator?............................................................................. b-37
What resources are available to businesses?........................................................ b-37
What is a ‘green business’?.................................................................................. b-37
What is an ordinances?........................................................................................ b-38
What do some ordinances contradict sustainable development?........................... b-39
Where can I find information about my local ordinances?..................................... b-40
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What are some examples of ordinances?............................................................... b-41
What is Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)?........................... b-42
What does LEED measure?.................................................................................. b-43
What are other evaluation-based sustainability programs?................................... b-44
What is the role of community planning?............................................................. b-46
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SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS
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Why should I support local business?
Buying goods, services and art from your community has always been
important for generating tax money. That ideal is less prevalent but still
important. Keeping money within your community allows you to reinvest
in your community through your purchases, which may be helping out
your neighbor’s business. For example, the contract to provide milk
to Anderson Community Schools for the 2009-2010 school year was
awarded to Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Prairie Farms Dairy says “100
percent of milk comes from 250-300 family farms here in Indiana” and
affects about 400 families including plant workers and farmers. (“Prairie
Farms’ school milk bid reflects challenges” The Herald Bulletin July 23,
2009)
Many of the communities in Madison County have active downtowns
or “Main Street” districts. These are great places to visit and buy local
goods and services. Visiting downtowns and districts improve the vitality
of the place. Anderson Indiana Main Street (AIMS) is working hard to
improve Anderson’s downtown. They have been recognized by the state
of Indiana as an active Indiana Main Street community. Continued
support is vital in the success of this downtown and other downtowns and business districts in
Madison County.
In addition to traditional good and services, it is important to buy from local artisans. An artisan is
someone recognized for quality work and knowledge in a specific craft including, but not limited to,
pottery, textiles, jewelry making, photography, and food and beverage products. In 2008, Indiana
Artisan Development Project (Indiana Artisan) was launched. Indiana Artisan is a “venture of
the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs, the
Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.” (Indiana Office of
Tourism and Development, www.in.gov/indianaartisan/)
During the initial year, 85 artisans were selected to represent Indiana Artisan. One artisan resides
in Madison County, Tia Agnew of New Day Meadery. This is a great opportunity for the artisans
within Madison County to apply to be recognized as an Indiana Artisan. Benefits to artisans
include access to entrepreneurial and technical support, internet representation via Indiana Artisan
directory and help increasing revenue and market growth through trade shows, promotion events
and other displays.
In addition to downtowns, Main Street and business districts, festivals and fairs are a great place to
support local artisans. Some festivals and fairs will have a substantial focus on a specific craft or
trade. There are over fifteen events throughout the county that provide an opportunity for buying or
selling art, craft or food products, produced by local artisans. This is an opportunity for artisans to
make contact with their local community as well as consumers to support local artisans.
Indiana Artisan Progam Purpose
Raise awareness about the availability of locally-crafted products
Establish a brand for Indiana-made goods
Provide artisans, particularly those in rural areas, with access to entrepreneurial support
including training and networking opportunities
Support artisan trail and retail development
Encourage visitation to Indiana
Source: Indiana Office of Tourism and Development, www.in.gov/indianaartisan/
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How do I buy locally grown food?
Culture in terms of sustainability and environmental health of a community refer to elements of
localization and sense of place. Relying on local sources for fresh food, goods and services is an
integral part of a sustainable community. Programs like LEED, a certification program of the US
Green Building Council (USGBC) recognizing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, have
a component of recognizing the use of local/regional resources versus comparable materials that
must travel a long distance. Food, in particular, often travels an average of 1,500 miles from farm to
mouth, leaving the selections at many grocery stores not so appealing, for both our taste buds and
our communities.
Farmers Markets
Many communities already have various options
for local consumption in terms of food, products
and services. In Madison County, Indiana, there
are some cases of success in buying and eating
locally grown food. For example, there are two
organized farmers markets, one in Anderson and
one in Pendleton. These markets usually run
seasonally from early summer to fall, on Saturday
mornings. This is a great example of how local
farmers are bringing their products directly to the
residents of Madison County. In addition to these
formal markets, there are numerous other farm
stands throughout the rural community. By buying
locally grown food, the community is sustaining
itself by putting monetary resources back into its
own businesses. In turn, these businesses are
reducing costs associated with transportation and
shipping. Reducing transportation and shipping
costs also reduces the use of fossil fuel and other
non-renewable resources, thus reducing carbon
emissions and air pollution.
Community Supported Agriculture
(CSA)
In addition to farmers markets and farm stands,
community supported agriculture (CSA) has become
a popular way for people to buy local, seasonal
food directly from a farm. Community supported
agriculture benefits both the consumer and the
farmer. The farmer offers a certain number of
shares to the public, each share providing a certain
amount of food per share, usually available for pickup once a week. The farmer receives payment for
the shares at the beginning of the season which
helps with cash flow and production throughout
the season. CSAs vary by farm but they offer a
variety of fresh fruits and vegetable, farm-fresh
eggs, fresh cut flowers and even meat per share. In
Madison County, there are 2 CSAs. With such close
proximity to farmland, there is an opportunity for
more farmers to offer public shares to members of
the community. CSAs also provide an opportunity
for education. Often, CSA farms will also have a day
when you can visit the farm in operation and meet
the farmers. This offers the community a chance to
make a connection with their provider and start to
understand the process of food production.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Original Farmers Market
Parking Lot of UAW Local 662, 109 Bypass
Anderon, Indiana, 765-649-2100
Indiana Local Farmers Markets
http://www.local-farmers-markets.com/
directory/Indiana
Indiana Holistic Health
http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/
farmersmarkets.htm
Indiana Living Green (magazine)
http://indianalivinggreen.com/
Community Supported
Agriculture Farms
Aspire Indiana Farm CSA
Contact: Dave Robb
1100 Broadway Anderson, IN 46012
765-635-5711, www.yourmarketgarden.com
Offers an 8-week Spring and 22-week
Summer single and double shares.
Mission Berry Farm and CSA
Contact: Dave Anderson
7388 N. 7590 W. Frankton, IN 46044
765-620-2880, www.missionberryfarms.com
Offers 16 week CSA with half or full shares
with a wide range of produce.
Taylor Family Farms
4462 E. 200 N Anderson, IN 46012
[email protected]
Thirty-five varieties of vegetables, herbs and
watermelons grown without pesticides and
herbicides.
What are the park and recreation amenities in
Madison County?
The connection between the members of the community and a physical place is an important
cultural component. This connection hinges on the understanding of local history, heritage and
landscape. Parks, arts and entertainment, heritage and community festivals, as well as, programs
and organizations facilitate this connection. Parks and outdoor spaces are an integral tool available
to teach history and current environmental systems. Mounds State Park, in Anderson, features
historic landforms created by prehistoric Indians around the time of 160 BC. Guided tours by
interpretive naturalists as well as interpretive trails teach the history of the park. A nature center
in the park has numerous exhibits and items available to assist in learning about Mounds State
Park. In addition, parks in Alexandria, Anderson, Chesterfield, Edgewood, Elwood, Frankton,
Ingalls, Lapel, Markleville, Orestes, Pendleton and Summitville offer outdoor experiences unique to
the individual community.
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Park and Recreation Resources
Alexandria Parks Department, www.alexandriaindiana.net/page49.html
Anderson, Indiana Parks Department, www.cityofanderson.com/parks/
Chesterfield Parks & Camping, www.chesterfield.in.gov/parks_camping.htm
Edgewood, Indiana Parks & Recreation,
http://townofedgewoodin.us/page.asp?name=parks_and_recreation
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2977.htm
Lapel, www.lapelindiana.org/
Pendleton, Indiana Recreation, www.town.pendleton.in.us/recreation.cfm
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What are the art and entertainment amenities in
Madison County?
Hoosier Park & Anderson Speedway
www.hoosierpark.com/
www.andersonspeedway.com
Another part of this connection is arts and entertainment. In Madison
County, the biggest draw for entertainment is Hoosier Park Racing
& Casino in Anderson, which is the location for Standardbred and
Thoroughbred racing and slot machine gambling. Hoosier Park charts
three million visitors annually. This is a major tourist attraction
for the area providing substantial tax dollars to Anderson, Madison
County, and the state of Indiana as well as Indiana’s horseracing
industry. This facility has been part of the Madison County
community since 1994 with legalization efforts going back to 1968.
Hoosier Park continues to be a big tourist attraction. Additional
racing attractions occur in Madison County including the Anderson
Speedway, which touts “The world’s fastest high-banked quarter mile
oval.” This facility operates all spring, summer and fall with many
special and promotional events. With racing a tradition all throughout
Indiana, this is one way for Madison County to reconnect to that
heritage.
Anderson Paramount Theatre Centre & Ball Room
www.andersonparamount.org/
In addition to the racing tradition in Madison County, there is also
an emphasis on music and the arts. The Paramount Theatre Centre
& Ball Room was built in 1929. This theater is one of only a few left
in the country. Architect John Eberson designed the interior with
a “sky blue ceiling with twinkling stars and clouds.” (Anderson &
Madison County Chamber of Commerce) The Centre hosts vintage
movies, concerts, stage shows, large banquets, small conventions,
business meetings, wedding receptions, and school proms. (Anderson
& Madison County Chamber of Commerce) The Centre is also home
to one of three remaining Page Theatre Organs. Concerts showcasing
this organ as well as the Anderson Symphony Orchestra occur
throughout the year.
The Mainstage Theatre
www.mainstagetheatre.org/
The Mainstage Theatre hosts The Madison County Dramatic Players,
“an amateur theatrical group who produce three musicals and two
plays at professional standards from June through August each year.” This group has over 500 members and all members of the community
are invited to be part of the cast, crew or audience.
The Anderson Center for the Arts
www.andersonart.org/
The Anderson Center for the Arts, which is located in the former
Anderson Public Library, is another valuable asset to the cultural
fabric of the community. With permanent and temporary collections,
dancing activities, art classes and much more, this center offers
the community with a chance to experience different forms firsthand. Located downtown, the Center contributes to the vitality of the
downtown.
Choir & Ballet
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Opportunities for arts & entertainment for youth exist through the
Anderson Area Children’s Choir & Youth Chorale and the Anderson
Young Ballet Theatre. Both offer programs for those with professional
aspirations as well as recreational or educational interests. The
Anderson Young Ballet Theatre often performs at the Paramount
http://aacc-aayc.org/home
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Madison County Community Toolkit
In addition to on going events and attractions, short term events are a great way to reconnect with
the heritage of a place and learn about the history of the community. In Madison County, there are
numerous festivals and fairs throughout the year, with the majority occurring during the summer
and fall months.
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What are the heritage and community festivals in
Madison County?
Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market
Many events like the Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market focuses on the heritage of the original
settlers of Anderson. This event is a “Native American Powwow and Tribal Celebration”. Here
you can embrace the spirit of a Native American Powwow or shop for authentic handmade Native
American art, paintings, jewelry, sculpture and cultural items in the Indian Market. Meet the artists
to learn about contemporary Indian arts and culture. Also enjoy exhibition and intertribal dancing,
performances, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, food and family fun held on the banks of the
White River at Athletic Park in Anderson, Indiana near the original Delaware settlement of Chief
Anderson.” (Andersontown Powwow & Indiana Market, http://www.andersontownpowwow.org/
index.html )
Madison County 4-H Fair
The Madison County 4-H Fair is another festival with a major focus on the heritage of the
community. The fair showcases work from youth in areas of animals, arts and other skills. The 4-H
fair also has an area for businesses and organizations to set up booths to provide information or
education on particular topics. Some organizations that use the fair as an outreach effort include
the Madison County Council of Governments Air Quality Initiative, East Central Indiana Solid Waste
District, Madison County Stormwater Management Plan, health providers and other businesses.
Heritage and community festivals also create a great opportunity to make connections with other
members of the community.
Additional Festivals
Through activities like these, communities can gain more meaning to community members. Other
events with historical or heritage focus include the Fall Creek Heritage Festival in Pendleton and
the Elwood Glass Festival in Elwood. The Fall Creek Heritage Festival occurs in Falls Park and
showcases arts, crafts and food. The Elwood Glass Festival celebrates the community’s glass
heritage. During this festival, tours of glass factories are available to the public.
Anderson
Andersontown Powwow & Indian Market
AIMS Winterfest
Christmas Craft & Hobby Show
Cultural Festival
Little 500 Car Show
Alexandria
Gaither Fall Festival
Madison County 4-H Fair
Small Town USA Festival
Chesterfield
Chesterfield Days Festival
Elwood
Elwood Chili Cook-off
Elwood Glass Festival
Frankton
Frankton Heritage Days
Lapel
Lapel Village Fair
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Annual Christmas in Pendleton Festival
Fall Creek Heritage Festival
Source: Indiana State Festivals Association, http://www.indianafestivals.org/index.php
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Which organizations and programs are focused on
community?
Madison County 4-H
Programs and organizations also facilitate the connection
between members of the community and the heritage
of a place. Madison County 4-H is a program for youth
to develop knowledge of the “Head, Heart, Hands and
Health.” “The seed of the 4-H idea of practical and
“hands-on” learning came from the desire to make public
school education more connected to rural life. Today,
the club offers much more. Kids can choose from about
70 different categories for projects, ranging from cattle
and corn to computer projects, photography, sports
and shopping” (“The Changing Face of 4-H” The Herald
Bulletin, July 21, 2006, Lindsay Whitehurst). This program connects youth to the environment as
well as art by education, experimentation and hands-on projects. The Madison County 4-H Fair
showcases the work of the youth throughout the year, allowing members of the community to see up
close the works of many skilled youth. Introducing youth to their land or to an art or skill is a great
way to build the foundation of becoming a skilled adult.
(www.madisoncounty4hfair.com/index.html)
Anderson Indiana Main Street (AIMS)
Another local cultural effort is Anderson Indiana Main Street, an organization with a mission
to “To stimulate, enhance and nurture an inviting atmosphere for civic, cultural, social and
economic activities in downtown Anderson.” This organization works to enhance the community
through downtown development and revitalization, providing not only a wide range of activities for
community members to participate in, but also promoting community health and development.
(Anderson Indiana Main Street, http://www.cityofanderson.com/aims/).
East Central Indiana Solid Waste District (ECISW)
In addition to cultural and entertainment efforts throughout the community, other initiatives
are being taken to promote community health through environmental health and recycling. The
East Central Indiana Solid Waste District’s objective is “to provide you with the most up-to-date
information on waste reduction, recycling, and composting in East Central Indiana.” ECISW
provides detailed information on how, why and where to recycle. There is information on how to
deal with specific waste such as typical recyclables (plastics, paper, newspaper and magazines,
cardboard, glass, cans), auto care items, household items and metals.
(www.eciswd.org/)
Recycling is accessible to all of Madison County in various forms. The services vary from community
to community but many of the primary waste haulers and street departments offer curbside
recycling for household recycling as well as yard waste. For specifics, it is best to contact your
provider for the most current, up to date information regarding services. In addition to curbside
recycling, there are also drop-off locations:
• Madison County Recycling Center at 2031 Mounds Road, Anderson, 765-641-7978
• Anderson Yard & Garden Recycling Center at 2000 W. 8th Street, Anderson, 765-648-6399
(Not limited to Anderson residents)
For more specific information on recycling, refer to page ## in the Environment Chapter.
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Degrees
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Biology
Ecology/Environmental
Business
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Where can I find more information and education
about ‘being green’ at Anderson University?
Student Organizations
“Anderson University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is an international non-profit organization
that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a
difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business
leaders.”
Accomplishments
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Working with the City of Anderson to develop the Office of Environmental Sustainability.
Developing initiative Print Less Anderson
“Green Seal of Approval” program for environmentally conscious businesses in the area.
Staff devoted to Community Impact, Global Impact, Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Source: Anderson University, www.anderson.edu
Sustainability Efforts
90.5 TONS OF RECYCLING MATERIALS
were saved from
going to landfills during 2008-2009 school year.
Building captains help facilitate
their respective buildings.
recycling operations in
AU’s dining services are provided by Creative Dining Services and
they support a sustainability program called Grow; using
local,
organic produce supplied by Taylor Family Farms.
PURIFIED WATER is available in Raven’s Haven to reduce amount of
bottled water sales and waste.
Campus Bookstore provided students with
reusable bags.
95 percent of disposables at all dining locations are
biodegradables.
sustainable
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Where can I find more information and education
about ‘being green’ at Ball State University?
Degrees
Architecture
Biology
Aquatic Biology & Fisheries
Botany (Wildlife Biology, Field Botany)
Wildlife
Clustered Minors in Environmentally
Sustainable Practices
Environmental Context for Business
Environmental Contexts in Health Care
Environmental Policy
Sustainable Land Systems
Technology & The Environment
Environmental Design
Geography
Geographic Information Processing &
Mapping
Comprehensive Geography
Geology
Earth Science
Historic Preservation
Landscape Architecture
Natural Resources & Environmental Management
Environmental Management
Land Management
Natural Resources Studies
Urban Design
Urban & Regional Planning
Research
Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES) “is an interdisciplinary academic support
unit focused on issues related to energy and resource use, alternatives and conservation. As
described below, the Center’s mission is to serve the campus, local, state and regional communities”
(www.bsu.edu/ceres)
Professional Development
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Green Ambassador Certificate Program
Five-part lunchtime program to help you,
your business or your community become a
leader in sustainability.
Designed for corporate “green team”
members, small business and nonprofit
organization employees, community and
neighborhood leaders, and anyone interested
in incorporating sustainable practices into the
home or business.
Source: Ball State University, http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CentersandInstitutes/
IndianapolisCenter/ProfessionalDevelopment/GreenAmbassadorCertificateProgram.aspx and
www.bsu.edu
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Council on the Environment (established in 1991)
longest
standing green committee within Indiana’s higher
education community
Recognized by U.S. Senator Richard Lugar in 2007 with the
Patriot Award
Greening of the Campus
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Sustainability Efforts
Energy
Conference Series
Commitment to requiring new campus construction to meet
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) certification
Ranked as one of the nation’s top 75 green
Kiwi Magazine’s 2008 “Green College Report”
universities in
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
honors for inclusion in “Campus Environment 2008: A National
Earned
Report Card on Sustainability in Higher Education,” since 1992
19 hybrid vehicles, one electric car, six
hybrid-electric buses, 67
vehicles that run on E85, and 31 that run on biodiesel
Recycling program diverts 20 percent of
waste (paper, cardboard, newspaper, pop cans, glass and some
plastics) each year from landfills
Uses native plants (30,000 different kinds) to
decrease mowed grass, improve water filtration, wildlife habitats, and
reducing learning laboratory operating costs.
Future psslans include plantings along Cardinal Creek and the installation
of
bio-swales at the North Residence Hall
Student-created computer game Navigating Nature, a
explores Indiana’s native ecosystems.
game that
Source: Ball State University, http://cms.bsu.edu/About/Geothermal/GreenCampus/OurSuccesses.
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Where can I find more information and education
about ‘being green’ at Ivy Tech Community
College?
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy
Construction Technology, Landscape Technology Concentration
Pre-Engineering
Professional Development
Certified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (CCIS)
www.ivytech.edu/actnow/green-sustainability/ccis.html
Certified Preparer of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CPSWPPP)
www.ivytech.edu/actnow/green-sustainability/cpswppp-cert.html
Stormwater Subcontractor Short Course
www.ivytech.edu/actnow/green-sustainability/stormwater-subcontractor.html
Workforce and Economic Development (WED)
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Eco-Friendly Landscaping
Increasing Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
The Recycle Center
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Getting your Kids to Eat Healthy
www.ivytech.edu/actnow/index.html
Source: Ivy Tech Community College, www.ivytech.edu/about/campuses/east-central.html, Linda
Alexander 765-643-7133 ext. 2332 and Coco Brooks 765-643-7133 ext. 2307
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Sustainability Efforts
Paper and newspaper
Uses
recycling available
refurbished toner cartridges
Bookstore
recycles cardboard
Source: Ivy Tech Community College
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Anderson Public Library
Main Branch,
111 E. 12th Street, Anderson, Indiana 46016, 765-641-2456
Lapel Branch,
610 Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051, 765-641-2440
www.and.lib.in.us/
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Where can I find more information and education
about ‘being green’ at Public Libraries?
Courses available through partnership with Indiana
Cooperative Library Services Authority
• Business Administration, Going Green at the Workplace
• Purchasing Green
Source: Anderson Public Library, www.ed2go.com/a-apl/,
877-221-5151
Alexandria-Monroe Public Library
117 East Church Street, Alexandria, Indiana
46001, 765-724-2196, Shawn Heaton
www.alex.lib.in.us/
Sustainability Efforts
• The library recycles paper, plastic and
cardboard that volunteers take away.
• Green Topics to be part of programming in
2010
North Madison County Public Library System
Elwood Public Library
1600 Main Street, Elwood, Indiana 46036, 765-552-5001, Jamie Scott
• Looking to incorporate green topics in the future educational sessions, workshops and events.
Frankton Community Library
102 S. Church Street, Frankton, Indiana 46044, 765-754-7116, Barb McAdams
Ralph E. Hazelbaker Library
1013 West Church Street, Summitville, Indiana 46070, 765-536-2335, Beth Mehling
• Green topics are offered occasionally, recycling, gardening, etc.
• Big interest from library constituents but lacking in presenters to facilitate courses. Would
schedule and provide good audience if they had presenters.
Source: North Madison County Public Library System, www.elwood.lib.in.us/
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Where can I find more information and education
about ‘being green’ at Public Schools?
Alexandria Community School Corporation, 202 E Washington Street, Alexandria, IN 46001,
765.724.4496 (3 schools) (Contact about green education and activities)
Anderson Community School Corporation, 101 W 29th Street, Anderson, IN 46016, 765.641.2028
(13 schools) (Contact about green education and activities)
Anderson Preparatory Academy, (public charter school) 3205 W 25th Street, Anderson, IN 46011,
765.649.8472 (1 school) (Contact about green education and activities)
Elwood Community School Corporation, 1306 N Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036, 765.552.9861
(4 schools) (Contact about green education and activities)
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools, 7916 W 300 N Anderson, IN 46011, 765.734.1261 (5 schools)
Lapel Middle School, Lapel, Indiana participated in National Green Week 2009 (a program of Green
Education Foundation). Contact at school is Principal, William Chase, 765-534-3136, wchase@flcs.
k12.in.us
South Madison Community School Corporation, 203 S Heritage Way, Pendleton, IN 46064,
765.778.2152 (5 schools) (Contact about green education and activities)
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Public Transportation
The City of Anderson Transportation System (CATS)
As a City department, CATS falls under the jurisdiction of
the Board of Public Works. The Board selects the general
manager of CATS with the concurrence of the mayor. The
Board is responsible for the following: overseeing the dayto-day operations of the department, adopting transit
goals and policy objectives, specifying CATS’ management
structure, approving fare and service modifications and bids
for capital purchases, settling major issues or disputes,
and recommending operating and capital budgets to the
City Council. The City Council reviews and approves
CATS’ departmental budget on an annual basis. CATS’
management is responsible for implementing the daily
operations of the transit system. This includes: promoting the service through a marketing
program, hiring and firing of employees, assigning buses and drivers to routes, purchasing
materials and supplies, maintaining equipment and facilities, implementing service improvements,
managing the system’s finances, and monitoring the total operation. Fares
Fixed Route (one way) ..........................$ 1.00
VIP (elderly & handicapped) ................ $ 0.50
Passcard (unlimited monthly pass).... $ 24.00
(Monthly passcards are only valid for fixed-route
service)
Transfers (fixed route only) .................... Free
Nifty Lift (one way) .............................. $ 2.00
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What transportation choices are available?
Regular Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
* No service is offered on Sundays or the
following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New
Year’s Eve.
For general information and fares: www.cityofanderson.com/cats/fares.aspx
For detailed route information: www.cityofanderson.com/cats/documents/2008catsroutes.pdf
TRAM/The New Interurban
TRAM is a door-to-door transportation system located in Madison County, Indiana. TRAM hours
are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The service can be used by anyone who is a legal
resident of Madison County. Some TRAM vehicles are lift equipped to aid mobility-impaired riders.
TRAM can be used for almost any purpose, as long as it is both safe and legal. TRAM trips are
restricted to Madison County, and either the origin or destination of the trip must be outside the
urbanized area of Anderson. Some suggested uses include doctors appointments, shopping, group
trips, work, school, and picnics.
What Does The Service Cost?
Riders 59 and younger: $3.00 for each one-way trip or $25.00 for a monthly pass for unlimited
trips in Madison County.
Rider 60 and older: $2.50 for each one-way trip or $20.00 for a monthly pass for unlimited trips in
Madison County.
How Do I Schedule A Trip?
When you know where you want to go, call (888) 589-1121. A dispatcher will answer and assist
you in scheduling the trip Monday through Friday 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. If you have special
needs, please inform the dispatcher at the time of scheduling. If you need to cancel a trip, please
call well in advance to help us avoid costly delays. Purchase your ticket from the driver when you
are picked up.
For more information: www.mccog.net/TRAM.html
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What transportation choices are available?
Carpool
Central Indiana Commuter Services (CICS)
Funded by the Central Indiana Regional Transportation
Authority (CIRTA), Central Indiana Commuter Services
works to promote alternative forms of transportation
such as public transit, carpool, biking, walking and
vanpool. They offer resources needed to get started
using some of these travel modes such as carpool,
biking and walking registration, emergency rides home,
and information on existing transportation systems.
(www.327ride.net)
Walking & Biking
Heartland Bikeways of Madison County
The mission of The Heartland Bikeways is to increase opportunities
for bicycling as a means of transportation, commuting, sport, travel,
recreation, and health. This series of on-road bicycle facilities in Madison
County provides alternative ways to travel through the communities.
Offering trails and roads that can be used both for transportation and
recreation, Heartland Bikeways provide signage on the roads as well as
maps available to download on the website, www.heartlandbikeways.net.
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Artesian Rest Bikeway
15.56 miles
Links to Lenape Bikeway &
Delaware County
Old Oak Tree Bikeway
20.81 miles
Links to Summit Circle & Gas
Well Track bikeways
Fall Creek Trace Bikeway
31.17 miles
Links to Turnpike Triangle
Bikeway
Summit Circle Bikeway
21.39 miles
Links to Oak Tree Trail & Gas
Welll Track bikeways
Gas Well Track Bikeway
20.66 miles
Links to Oak Tree Trail & Summit
Circle bikeways
Turnpike Triangle Bikeway
15.23 miles
Links to Fall Creek Trace &
White River Road bikeways
Lenape Bikeway
18.93 miles
Links to Artesian & White River
Road bikeways
White River Road Bikeway
21.69 miles
Links to Lenape & Turnpike
Triangle bikeways
Madison County Community Toolkit
Hybrid, Electric & Low-Speed/Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
Hybrid Vehicles
A hybrid car is an automobile that has two or
more major sources of propulsion power. Most
hybrid cars currently marketed to consumers have
both conventional gasoline and electric motors,
with the ability to power the vehicle by either one
independently or in tandem. These vehicles are
appropriately termed gas-electric hybrids. Other
power sources may include hydrogen, propane,
CNG, and solar energy. The technology used
depends on the goals set for the vehicle, whether
they be fuel efficiency, power, driving range, or
reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
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What transportation choices are available?
“What is a Hybrid Vehicle” - what-is-what.com,
http://what-is-what.com/what_is/hybrid_vehicle.
html
Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicles (EVs) are propelled by an electric
motor (or motors) powered by rechargeable battery
packs. Electric motors have several advantages
over internal combustion engines (ICEs):
•
Energy efficient. Electric motors convert 75%
of the chemical energy from the batteries to
power the wheels—internal combustion engines
(ICEs) only convert 20% of the energy stored in
gasoline.
• Environmentally friendly. EVs emit no tailpipe
pollutants, although the power plant producing
the electricity may emit them. Electricity from
nuclear-, hydro-, solar-, or wind-powered
plants causes no air pollutants.
• Performance benefits. Electric motors
provide quiet, smooth operation and stronger
acceleration and require less maintenance than
ICEs.
• Reduce energy dependence. Electricity is a
domestic energy source.
Source: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evtech.
shtml
NEVs and LSVs
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles or NEV is a vehicle
that is capable of traveling at a maximum speed
of 25 mph. They come with safety features like
headlights, turn signals and seat belts. They may
also be referred to as Low Speed Vehicles or LSVs.
Some states, such as Washington and Montana
have also passed Medium Speed Vehicle legislation
allowing some NEVs to be modified for speeds of
35mph and allow them to run on roads with a
posted speed limit of 45 mph or less
Source: http://www.evfinder.com/NEVs.htm
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What transportation choices are available?
Low-Speed & Electric Alternatives Plan (LEAP Plan)
The City of Anderson LEAP PLAN
The City of Anderson’s Low-speed and Electric
Alternatives Plan (LEAP) is a guiding document that
provides the framework for identifying, organizing,
and developing infrastructure improvements to
accommodate alternative
transportation options. Alternative options include, but
are not limited to, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)
low-speed vehicles (LSVs), modified golf carts (MGCs),
electric
motor scooters, and bicycles. Simply put, the focus of
this plan is to prepare for modes of transportation other
than that of the automobile. And while electric charging
stations are an important aspect of this plan, full-sized
electric
vehicles will not be considered a form of alternative
transportation. The reasoning is that electric vehicles
(EVs) can utilize existing infrastructure native to
combustion-engine automobiles. Therefore, it will
not be necessary to improve traffic lanes in order to
accommodate electric vehicles. Rather, the focus will
be on infrastructure planning and improvements that
will accommodate the alternative options listed above,
specifically Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, Low Speed Vehicles, and Modified Golf Carts (defined
in the City of Anderson’s Ordinance. This will provide a balanced transportation system and allow
residents to safely navigate the City without the need of an automobile.
low-speed & electric alternatives plan
Source: Madison County Council of Governments, City of Anderson
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Madison County Community Toolkit
How can my community grow in the most
sustainable way?
The conventional way of building communities, is not sustainable. Conventional developments use
large tracts of undeveloped land and are typically located far away from work centers, shopping
centers and recreation facilities. These development methods also use large amounts of land that
is paved for utilities and extensive road networks, as the automobile is typically the only form of
transportation. This approach is costly to the municipality in the long run; some costs are covered
by developers, but not all of them.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Instead, a more effective way to develop neighborhoods is by using the principles of mixeduse development, smart growth, traditional neighborhood design (TND), cluster development,
redevelopment/infill, green infrastructure, new urbanism and conservation design. All provide
residents the comforts of life while limiting environmental impacts, increases economic vitality and
increasing socialability. The integrated framework of land uses and pedestrian, bicycle and transit
networks, integrated and supporting one another, allows the residents the opportunity to shop
locally, work locally and play locally. With this investment in development and planning, a true
feeling of nieghborhood and community can be acheived.
What is ‘green’ development?
Green development is an approach to neighborhood and community
development that focuses on sustainability and a taking a holistic
view of the different systems and interactions within a community
and how these elements work together. Land-use, site planning,
and building design all must be considered in a sustainable and
environmentally sound manner.
This type of development is meant to combat the harmful effects
of urban sprawl and out of control, unplanned development
(for more information about urban sprawl, check out the other
topics discussed in this Community Development section). This
concept can be used at a variety of different scales, be it a single
family home or an entire master-planned community. Sustainable
decisions must be made at all levels of the process, including site
selection, building design, orientation of homes, and inclusion of
community amenities. Not only do these communities aim to have a
positive and minimal impact on the environment, but they also seek
to create places and neighborhoods where people want to be, spend
time with friends and neighbors and feel at home and comfortable.
Smart Growth Network
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Smart Communities Network, www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/greendev/gdintro.shtml
Smart Growth Online, www.smartgrowth.org/about/default.asp
Environmental Protection Agency - Smart Growth Awards, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards/
sg_awards_publication_2010.htm#built_projects
Environmental Protection Agency - Smart Growth, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/index.htm
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What is smart growth development?
Smart growth development “invests time, attention, and resources in restoring community and
vitality to center cities and older suburbs. New smart growth is more town-centered, is transit and
pedestrian oriented, and has a greater mix of housing, commercial and retail uses. It also preserves
open space and many other environmental amenities.” Smart Growth Online, www.smartgrowth.
org/about/default.asp
Smart Growth Priciples
Create a
Create
range of housing opportunities and choices
walkable neighborhoods
Encourage community and stakeholder
collaboration
Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong
place
Make development decisions
effective
sense of
predictable, fair
& cost Mix land uses
Preserve open space, farmland,
and critical environmental areas
Provide a variety of
transportation choices
Strengthen and direct development towards
communities
Take advantage of
natural beauty
existing
compact building design
Source:Smart Growth Online, www.smartgrowth.org/about/default.asp
EPA’s 2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement (by category)
Overall Excellence Award: Smart.Growth@NYC: Policies and Programs for Improving Livability in
New York City (New York, New York)
Smart Growth & Green Building Award: Miller’s Court (Baltimore, Maryland)
Programs, Policies & Regulations Award: Making the Greatest Place: Metro’s Strategic
Implementation of the 2040 Growth Concept (Portland, Oregon)
Rural Smart Growth Award: Gateway 1 Corridor Action Plan (Maine)
Civic Plaza: Mint Plaza (San Francisco, California)
Source: Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards/sg_awards_
publication_2010.htm#built_projects
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“When completed in 2007, the Belmar neighborhood
helped give Lakewood residents more transportation
options by creating a walkable downtown with
1,000,000 million square feet of shops and restaurants
as well as 1,300 new homes. Encouraging walking and
bicycling helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse
gas emissions. Lakewood is currently constructing
seven rail stations in its “Transit Mixed-Use District” to
provide additional transit options to residents and to
promote transit-oriented development.”
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2005 Winner, Built Projects - City of Lakewood, Colorado for Belmar
For more information: City of Lakewood, Community
Planning & Development Department, 303-987-7530
Source: Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards/sg_awards_
publication_2005.htm#built_projects
2005 Winner, Small Communities - Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill
Redevelopment, Redding, Connecticut
“Cleaning up and redeveloping a brownfield site
can be daunting for small communities. The Town
of Redding overcame this challenge by working
with a developer with brownfield experience to
manage the cleanup and redevelopment of a closed
industrial site into a healthy, convenient and
attractive neighborhood. When the neighborhood
is complete, the Town of Redding expects that it
will create over 1,700 permanent jobs and provide
the town with $4.7 million in new, annual property
tax revenues.”
For more information: Town of Redding, 203-938-2002
Source: Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards/sg_awards_
publication_2005.htm#small_communities
2009 Winner, Overall Excellence in Smart Growth—Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania for Envision Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan &
Implementation
“Lancaster County developed a comprehensive, countywide plan
to manage growth and maintain the county’s distinctive sense
of place over the next 25 years. Under this plan, more than 62
projects have been completed that will improve quality of life in
the county and, ultimately, reduce pressure to develop on the
area’s rural lands. The Harvest Breakfast draws crowds to Central Market, the oldest publicly owned, continuously operated
market in the country. Built in 1889 at Penn Square in the heart
of Lancaster City, Central Market is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places.”
For more information: Lancaster County Planning Commission,
717-299-8333
Source: Environmental Protection Agency, http://www.epa.gov/
smartgrowth/awards/sg_awards_publication_2009.htm
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What is cluster development?
The principle of cluster development incorporates
grouping new homes onto part of a development
parcel so that the remaining land can be preserved
as open space. This approach can save a significant
portion of the land and provide an attractive living
environment for homeowners. The success of this
approach depends on the effectiveness of zoning
regulations and the expertise of the development’s
designer.
In general, the only open space within current
subdivision communities has been the yards
between adjoining privately owned housing lots.
The most common name for this new development
approach is cluster development, but conservation
design and a number of regional terms are applied
to the same concept. Regardless of its name, the
main objective of cluster development is to allow
residential, or even commercial, development while
Winnebago County, Illinois
still protecting the area’s environmental features,
allowing for more open space, and protecting farmland and the character of rural communities.
Cluster developments usually site homes on smaller lots and there is less emphasis on minimum
lot size. The same number of homes is clustered on a smaller portion of the total available land.
The remaining land, which would have been allocated to individual home sites, is now converted
into protected open space and shared by the residents of the subdivision and possibly the entire
community. One principle of conservation design is that environmentally sensitive areas must
first be identified and designated as non-buildable. The open space can also be used for more
active recreational facilities, native habitat for wildlife or plantings, agricultural production, or
other allowable purposes. A homeowners’ association is usually responsible for protecting and
maintaining this open space.
Cluster Development can create a sense of openness while benefiting the environment by providing
habitat for wildlife. These designs usually reduce the cost of the site development and increase the
market price of individual plots. The Center for Watershed protection has estimated that clustering
development could save up to 60% in road and infrastructure costs compared to conventional
approaches to development. Developers will benefit from these cost savings in the short-term,
and municipalities will benefit over the long-term once they assume maintenance of the new
infrastructure.
Maintaining the local rural character is a high priority in this development. Unfortunately, this
type of development is still a mystery to some, so an education effort may be necessary to help plan
commissions and the like understand the advantages of such a design. Developers often cite local
regulations as the primary reason more innovative designs are not used. Also, during the planning
phases, lot and home layout may take extra work to ensure that while homes are located closer
together, they still take advantage of the open-space goals of the design.
The management of wastewater must be carefully designed for these smaller lots. Cluster
developments usually have less impervious surface cover and provide more open space for water
infiltration. These two factors combined can help reduce the amount of stormwater runoff, leaving
the property and thus decrease the chances that the new development will cause flooding problems. Natural areas, such as wetlands or native plantings, which are part of the cluster development’s
open space, can help manage stormwater by reducing the volume of runoff and cleaning the storm
water during the infiltration process.
Source: University of Illinois Extension, Local Community Resources, http://urbanext.illinois.edu/
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What is mixed-use development?
Mixed-use development is the practice of blending
land uses, which can allow for zoning ordinances
to include several different land uses, such as
residential, commercial, industrial or institutional
land uses, within one area. The benefits of mixeduse development include:
•
•
•
•
•
Allows for greater housing variety and density
Reduces distances between housing,
workplaces, retail businesses, and other
destinations
Encourages more compact development
Strengthens neighborhood character
Promotes pedestrian and bicycle friendly
environments
American Planning Association, Planning &
Community Health Research Center,
www.planning.org/nationalcenters/health/
mixedusedevelopment.htm
Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
http://livingurbanism.wordpress.com/
“The most successful downtowns, waterfronts, town centers and commercial hubs present a rich
array of places where the life of the community plays out. What these communities have in common
is a network of streets, paths, parks and squares that hold the neighborhood together and provide
the stage on which public lives are played. The ground floors enjoy a tight, symbiotic relationship
with the public spaces, forming a seamless transition between indoors and out.” Project for Public
Spaces, www.pps.org
Mixed use developments can occur on many scales from a few buildings to multiple applications
throughout a community. One example on a small scale is the development of live-work buildings
in Fall Creek Place in Indianapolis, Indiana. These buildings are situated on the corners, near other
commercial buildings and within a residential neighborhood. The first floor is used for business,
the upper floors are residences, many of which are occupied by the business owners of first floor
business.
Portland, Oregon, Portland Ground,
www.portlandground.com
Downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Thompson Thrift
Properties, www.thompsonthrrift.com
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What is brownfield redevelopment?
Brownfield redevelopment is the cleaning up, reinvesting in and redeveloping brownfield sites,
shifting development pressures away from undeveloped land and improving and protecting the
environment. Brownfield redevelopment returns non-productive, vacant real estate assets to
productive use.
A brownfield site is a real property. The expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may
be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or
contaminant. The term brownfield is used in contrast to the term greenfield, which refers to
previously undeveloped land.
Case Study: Vacant Gas Stations Transformed into Vibrant Live-Work Residences
An example of brownfield redevelopment is the transformation from vacant gas stations to vibrant
live-work residences in the Fall Creek neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana. The former use of
the property as a gas station indicated a need for environmental investigation and remediation of
any contamination and underground storage tanks (USTs) prior to redevelopment.
The Indiana Brownfields Program provided technical oversight for the U.S. EPA and partnered with
the Indianapolis Brownfield Redevelopment Program to administer and implement the EPA grantfunded portion of the project.
Funding for this project was provided by a variety of sources including federal, state and private
entities.
• USTFields Grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) provided funding for
assessment and remediation of the petroleum site
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) entitlement grant funds funded additional environmental work.
• Mansur (the developer) funded additional environmental work.
A total of seven USTs, 1900 gallons of liquid petroleum, and 101 tons of contaminated soil were
removed from the sites. After environmental activities were completed, the city requested and
received Site Status Letters from the Indiana Brownfields Program. These letters compared the
environmental conditions at the sites to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s
closure levels and enabled the developer to acquire the properties for the development.
This redevelopment is a prime example of how the hard work of local officials and the leveraging of
federal, state, local and private funds can help transform a neighborhood.
Source: Indiana Finance Authority, Indiana Brownfields Program- Success Stories,
www.in.gov/ifa/brownfields/files/Former_Gas_Stations_Transformed_into_Vibrant_Live.pdf
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after
Rejuvenates neighborhoods
Increases tax base
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Key Benefits of Brownfield Redevelopment
Mitigates threats to human health
Mitigates threats to environmental health
Transforms eyesores such as old, abandoned gas stations or
sprawling, dillapidated factories
Provides opportunity for amenities such as productive
commercial & industrial facilities, vibrant recreation spaces &
residential uses
How to get started?
Step 1 Compile a list of known sites. Include location, owner, and potential
contamination. Enlist help from stakeholders (see Step 3). Prioritize sites and
incorporate information into other planning efforts, especially comprehensive plan(s).
Step 2
Identify end use for a particular site.
Step 3
Encourage stakeholder participation. Include elected officials, health
and housing departments, planning and redevelopment commissions, local businesses
(attorneys, lenders, consultants, realtors, developers), chamber of commerce,
neighborhood associations, schools, universities and state agencies, and community
volunteers.
Step 4
Investigate assistance programs. Programs like USTField Grant Program
(U.S. EPA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement grant funds, and public-private
partnerships and private funding.
Step 5 Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Evaluate existing
environmental problems from past operations and potential environmental problems
from current or proposed operations.
Step 6
Conduct Phase II Environmental Site Assessment. Investigate specifics of
contaminants and collect samples.
Step 7Clean-up planning and implementation.
Step 8
Redevelopment.
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What are the federal funding sources for
brownfield redevelopment?
Assessment Grants
Assessment grants provide funding for a grant recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and
conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites.
http://epa.gov/brownfields/assessment_grants.htm
Revolving Loan Fund Grants
The purpose of Revolving Loan Fund Grants is to enable states, political subdivisions, and Indian
tribes to get low interest loans for the funding of cleanup activities at brownfields properties.
http://epa.gov/brownfields/rlflst.htm
Cleanup Grants
Cleanup grants provide funding for a grant recipient to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield
sites.
http://epa.gov/brownfields/cleanup_grants.htm
Job Training Grants
Job Training Grants are designed to train residents in communities impacted by brownfields.
These skills can then be used for future employment in the environmental field, including cleanups
employing an alternative or innovative technology.
http://epa.gov/brownfields/job.htm
Training, Research, and Technical Assistance Grants
Training, Research and Technical Assistance Grants provide funding to eligible organizations to
provide training, research and technical assistance to facilitate brownfields revitalization.
http://epa.gov/brownfields/trta_k6/index.htm
Targeted Brownfields Assessments
The Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) program is designed to help states, tribes, and
municipalities–especially those without EPA Brownfields Assessment Pilots/Grants–minimize the
uncertainties of contamination often associated with brownfields.
http://epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/tba.htm
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), www.in.gov/idem/4177.htm
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), www.epa.gov/brownfields/
U.S. Department of Commerce-Economic Development Administration, www.eda.gov/Research/
Brownfields.xml
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“Transit-oriented development, or TOD, is an
approach to development that focuses land
uses around a transit station or within a transit
corridor.
TODs may incorporate transit stations into a
development, such as at Copley Place in Boston
and the Marriott Hotel in Kendall Square,
Cambridge, or focus on building reuse and infill,
such as in Somerville’s Davis Square, Alewife
Station in Cambridge or downtown Brockton.
In more suburban areas, TOD often takes the
form of new development clustered around a
station on underutilized or vacant sites. TODs
use landscaping, street furniture, street lighting,
and other urban design features that encourage
pedestrian activity to integrate the station area
into the surrounding community. An essential ingredient of any successful TOD, whether in a large
urban center or smaller New England village is connectivity between street networks and adjoining
uses, which can be achieved through landscape design, sidewalks and pathways, signage, building
façade treatments, parking strategies, and a variety of land uses.
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What is transit-oriented development (TOD)?
Historically, bus transit stops have not generated TODs because bus routes and stops can be
relocated at any time. The trend toward public investment in busways with a dedicated right-of-way
and large bus transit centers may make bus transit stations more attractive for transit oriented
development.”
Source: Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit, www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/pages/
mod-tod.html
TOD Characteristics
A mix of uses
Moderate to high density
Pedestrian orientation/connectivity
Transportation choices
Reduced parking
High quality design
Located within one-quarter mile (5-7 mile walk) of transit station
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What is traditional neighborhood development
(TND)?
“As many neighborhoods have developed out of
urban sprawl, creating low-density, car-oriented,
suburbs that aren’t able to meet the needs of the
residents or promote community sustainability, a
new, more planned method is necessary for future
growth. Traditional neighborhood development
provides a method to avoid these unplanned
developments, by creating neighborhoods with a
high density that focus on compactness and the
priority of the pedestrian.
Traditional Neighborhod Development
Components:
• Parks, schools, civic buildings, and
commercial establishments located within
walking distance of homes
• Residences with narrow front setbacks, front
porches, and detached rear garages or alleyloaded parking
• Network of streets and paths suitable for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles
• Narrower streets with crosswalks, streetscaping, and other traffic-calming measures
• In-scale development that fits the local context
• Buildings oriented to the street with parking behind
• A variety of different housing types to promote diversity
It is crucial that TNDs are designed in context, so that the new can fit in with the old, while
including these elements that will help to create a successful, sustainable neighborhood.
By promoting development in existing neighborhoods and village areas using TND, municipalities
can take advantage of existing infrastructure instead of building new. Within greenfield projects, the
very compact nature of a TND also reduces infrastructure costs.
Mixed-use projects reduce the need for total vehicle trips. In addition, residents within these projects
are able to reduce households expenses associated with car trips. The normal level of constant
activity associated with mixed-use projects also improves the sense of security.
By adopting design guidelines or form-based codes as a part of a TND overlay zone instead of the
conventional zoning standards, municipalities can more closely regulate the design and character
of development. The result can be better utilization of land area, improved tax benefits, and lower
capital costs. When correctly designed, the costs to the developers are returned with higher value
projects.
By specifying design standards to the developers who are financing the TND’s, municipalities can
use the project investment to create safer streets and public open spaces. By capitalizing on the
strength of the local housing market and broader economic and market trends which are favoring
TND, municipalities can build on the demand for New Urbanist, village-style development.
By improving the potential for development in the existing village and town centers and adjoining
sites, not only can municipalities capitalize on the existing infrastructure, they can also benefit from
the tax returns to the community as a whole form a reinvigorated commercial center.”
Source: Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit, www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/pages/
mod-tnd.html
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Why is farmland
disappearing?
According to the American Farmland Trust study
called Farming on the Edge Report, “between 1992
and 1997, the United States paved over more than
5 million acres of farmland, an area approximately
equal to the size of Maryland.” (American Farmland
Trust, www.farmland.org/resources/fote/default.
asp)
During this time period, Indiana ranked number
7 on the “Twenty States Losing the Most Prime
Farmland 1992-1997,” following Midwestern
neighbors Ohio at number 2 and Illinois at number
5 and farmland loss has not slowed down since.
Land is a valuable resource which is recognized
not only by farmers but also by land developers
and urban areas looking to expand. When growth
of towns and cities is not effectively managed and
planned, urban sprawl often devours farmland
resulting in uncontrolled, low density, automobiledependent developments.
Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual
Reasons for Sprawl Throughout the Country
Local zoning ordinances tend to require lots that are unnecessarily large in town centers while
surrounding them with subdivisions of 1- or 2-acre lots.
Land development and subdivision regulations require most roads to be wide and flat, designed for
the greatest possible amount of traffice and/or the largest trucks and emergency vehicles that may
potentially need to be accommodated.
Federal, state and local investment in roads and highways makes it possible to commute from
rural areas to urban centers, which makes rural land and housing more marketable.
Homes and businesses in town centers subsidize the cost of services to outlying areas, which
generally pay no more for such servies as school busing, snow plowing, or even overnight shipping.
Federal tax deductions and other subsidies for home mortgages reward homeowners, but not
apartment renters.
Local bank lending patterns favor the predictable returns from new subdivisions and office parks
over redevelopme of older centers.
The real estate and development industry, where entrenched patterns of planning, building, and
marketing commercial and residential properties have created self-fulfilling assumptions about
“what works.”
Cultural traditions supported by the US Constitution, that protect private property rights and limit
the community’s power to restrict development.
Source: The Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual, June 2003, Rhode Island Department
of Environmental Management, www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/suswshed/pdfs/condev.pdf
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What is sprawl?
Originating around the end of World War II, the concept of
suburbia exploded with the GI Bill. This bill provided home
buying subsidies and encouraged rapid leveling of farm and
forest land for the construction of winding subdivisions and
mundane strip malls. This type of development requires
massive funding for inefficient infrastructure and public
service requirements and threatens the environment not
only by extensively eliminating many ecosystems and
wildlife habitats, but also by increasing our already strong
dependency on fossil fuels, single family homes and cars as
our single form of transportation.
Urban sprawl has also led to cultural and social
Fred Arm Point of View blog,
dysfunction as people become more and more isolated and
http://pointofview.bluehighways.com/
separated from cultural centers and a “sense of community” archives/2003_10.html
and design that encourages social interaction. In society
today, we want more and more, bigger lots, bigger houses,
more cars, more space, a desire that fuels and is fueled by
urban sprawl, but this is not the formula needed to create
successful neighborhoods and fulfilling connections with
our homes, neighbors, and communities. Sprawl also
contributes to obesity, high blood pressure and other health
issues. The typical development pattern does not encourage
walking or bicycling and therefore leads to a more unhealthy
lifestyle. Fewer children walk to school today than children
of thirty years ago.
Author, architect and innovator, Sarah Susanka, emphasizes
this quality versus quantity concept on a variety of different
scales, from homes to communities to life in general. Her
main point is that in order to achieve what we really want,
Doc Searls, www.flickr.com/photos/
the key is “building better, not bigger,” a concept that is
docsearls/176635579/
embodied by many techniques that are used to combat urban
sprawl and create more successful communities with the
amenities that people and the environment, truly want and need.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM),
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/healthreport.html
Mc.Cann, Barbara A., and Ewing, Reid. Measuring the Health Effects of Sprawl. Washington DC:
Smart Growth America, 2003. Smart Growth America. Web. 10 Jan. 2011. www.smartgrowthamerica.org/healthreport.html
Sarah Susanka (books, website, presentations), author of The Not so Big House
www.susanka.com/default.asp
Sierra Club, www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/
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Practical strategies identified by the Sierra Club that enable you to promote healthy and successful
community development:
Rent Smart, Buy Smart.
Consider how your choices as a consumer affect sprawl
based on location and lifestyle. Choosing a home or
apartment that is within walking, biking or public
transit distance to work and daily needs helps to reduce
dependency on automobiles, one of the primary promoters
of sprawl. This also helps to save money in your pocket as
gas will no longer have to be a primary expense.
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What can I do to discourage sprawl?
Drive Responsibly, Drive Less.
Walk, bike, carpool and use public transportation
whenever possible. As previously mentioned, it is critical
to decrease dependency on automobiles in order to tackle
sprawl.
Think Ahead.
The concept of achieving the “American Dream” has
also had an immense impact on increasing urban
sprawl. In order for future generations to pursue such
an ideal, this ever-driving concept needs to be entirely
redefined on a sustainable, global level. Careful resource
consumption and the pursuit of true quality of life through
relationships, neighborhood connections, and quality
community design and development can help everyone to
achieve this goal without compromising the success and
happiness of future generations.
Get Involved.
• Participate in neighborhood organizations
• Testify in favor of Smart Growth
• Speak out in favor of traffic calming, better public transit and equal access for those who cannot or do not drive
• Write a letter to the editor
• Find your local Sierra Club chapter and support their Challenge to Sprawl projects
Source: Sierra Club, www.sierraclub.
org/sprawl/resources/whatyoucando.asp
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How can I build a home in a rural area?
Ten years ago, the simple answer would be
to force large-lot development through local
zoning ordinances. While this may seem like
the perfect one-shot solution, conventional
knowledge and practices say differently. For
example, a farmer has a 100-acre lot he would
like to subdivide for additional income. He
would also like to keep 20 acres around his
own home for continued farming. Many zoning
ordinances would require that each subdivided
lot be no less than 5 acres. With 80 acres of
land remaining to subdivide, the farmer could
only sell 16 plots given the existing zoning
ordinances. If the zoning ordinances were
Peter Flinker, The Rhode Island Conservation
amended to allow for one acre lots, the same
Development Manual
farmer could sell the same amount of plots and
keep 64 acres of land as open space for farming or conservation land. This would not only conserve
agricultural land but boost property values as well.
According to Randal Arendt in his book Growing Greener, “Density should never be regulated
through a minimum lot size requirement, which is an indirect and counterproductive method.
Instead, density should be regulated directly as the ‘maximum number of dwellings permitted for
the buildable acreage involved,’ or as ‘the buildable acres required per dwelling, including common,
undivided conservation land.’ When minimum lot sizes are used to govern development density,
there is no possibility for conserving undivided open space because all land must be allocated either
to house lots or to streets.”
“The difference between Conservation Development and other kinds of development regulation
is that at its core is a design process that applicants are expected to undertake in order to gain
subdivision approval. This process proceeds in conjunction with the regulatory procedure that
towns currently use to guide applicants from Master Plan to Final Plan. Consideration of design is
a parallel procedure that places equal emphasis on fitting the development into the property and
the surroundign landscape. The first steps in this process focus on understanding the site and
its context--with the goal of identifying the key resources on the site--and connections to natural
and cultural resource systems in the rest of the town. With these potential conservation areas as a
framework, house sites and streets are laid out to take advantage of, rather than erase, existing site
features. Only at the end of this process are lot lines, setbacks and other legal elements established
to guide implementation of the plan.”
Ten-Step Conservation Development Process
1. Analyze the Site
2. Evaluate Site Context
3. Designate Potential conservation areas
4. Determine the maximum number of units
5. Locate development areas and explore conceptual alternatives
6. Locate the house sites
7. Layout streets, trails and other infrastructure
8. Design and program open space
9. Draw the lot lines
10. Establish ownership and management of open space and other
commuity elements.
Source: The Rhode Island Conservation Development Manual, June 2003, Rhode Island Department
of Environmental Management, www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/suswshed/pdfs/condev.pdf
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What is an urban growth boundary?
“An urban growth boundary is an officially adopted
and mapped line that separates an urban area from its
surrounding greenbelt of open lands, including farms,
watersheds and parks. UGBs are set for significant
periods of time — typically 20 years or more — to
discourage speculation at the urban or suburban fringe.”
(Greenbelt Alliance)
Urban growth boundaries protect farmlands and
discourage sprawl while promoting growth in already
established areas. In addition to farmland, watersheds
and open spaces are protected and will benefit the overall
environmental health of the region. Boundaries also
promote higher-density, more compact, planned growth
in specified areas.
Communities with the most notable urban growth boundaries include Lexington, Kentucky
metropolitan area and Portland, Oregon. Lexington’s original urban growth boundary, called ‘Urban
Service Boundary’ was set in 1958. The service area has only increased by eight percent between
1958 and 2001, which is a great accomplishement considering other communities have more than
doubled.
Source: Greenbelt Alliance, www.greenbelt.org/downloads/about/ugb.pdf,
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, 2007 Comprehensive Plan, http://www.lexingtonky.
gov/modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5538
Benefits of Urban Growth Boundaries
Affirming your community’s identity by ensuring that it doesn’t
merge with nearby communities
Promoting urban and suburban revitalization
Saving taxpayers’ dollars by using public facilities more
efficiently
Encouraging the development of more affordable housing
Stimulating community development patterns that support
more accessible public transit
Enabling open space retreats in close proximity to urban centers
Bringing together diverse interests- such as environmentalists,
developers, and farmers- who want more certainty about which
land can and cannot be developed
Encouraging long term strategic thinking about your
community’s future
Source: Greenbelt Alliance, www.greenbelt.org/downloads/about/ugb.pdf
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What is Madison County doing to increase
economic development?
As with any community, economic development is imperative to the vitality and stability of
communities within Madison County. While community efforts to increase economic development
may not be observed by the general public, rest assured that local politicians and political figures are
making every effort to encourage and support sound economic growth. In fact, many of the projects
seen every day can be considered an investment toward economic development. Repaved roads,
neighborhood signage, and landscaped streets, are just a few examples of the types of projects that
should be seen as economic development.
An additional resource for information regarding economic development is the Anderson/Madison
County Corporation for Economic Development (CED). Since its formation in 1983, CED has played
a significant role in rebuilding the Anderson/Madison County area. CED efforts have improved the
data base of information available to companies making investment decisions. CED has also worked
closely with city and county government officials to help plan and envision the future of Madison
County.
Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development (CED)
Flagship Enterprise Center
2701 Enterprise Drive, Suite 100
Anderson, IN 46013
765-642-1860
www.cedanderson.com
CED Accomplishments
Flagship Enterprise Center, Anderson, Indiana
“The Flagship Enterprise Center offers world class commercial offices which are focused on
developing upstart clean tech companies.”
Flagship Enterprise Park, Anderson, Indiana
“Flagship Enterprise Park is the home of the CED where there is land available for development
with convenient access to Interstate 69.”
Nestlé USA, Anderson, Indiana
“Nestlé USA chose Anderson to locate their new 1 Million square foot Beverage Distribution
Center, the largest in the world. The $500+ Million investment is Nestlé’s largest single capital
investment in its history.”
Bright Automotive, Anderson, Indiana
“A plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) maker that currently calls the Flagship Enterprise Center home.”
Source: Anderson/Madison County Corporation for Economic Development (CED),
www.cedanderson.com
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Business incubators are programs designed to accelerate the successful development of
entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services. These
programs are developed and orchestrated by incubator management and offered both in the
incubator and through its network of contacts.
Incubators vary in the way they deliver their services, their organizational structure, and the
types of clients they serve. Successful completion of a business incubation program increases the
likelihood that a start-up company will stay in business for the long term. In fact, historically 87%
of incubator graduates stay in business. Anderson has a great incubator provided by the Madison
County/Anderson Corporation for Economic Development (CED) located at the Flagship Business
Park.
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What is a business incubator?
What resources are available to businesses?
Federal Resources
National Business Resource Center
The National Business Resource Center helps small businesses understand their legal requirements,
and locate government services supporting the nation’s small business community. The site also
provides a wealth of knowledge on start-up funding and grants.
Business.gov is an official site of the U.S. Government.
More information at www.business.gov
State Resources
State of Indiana Business Information
This is the State of Indiana’s business resource center. This site provides the essentials tools and
knowledge integral to owning and operating a business in Indiana.
More information at http://in.gov/business
Local Resources
Madison County Chamber
The Madison County Chamber serves as the voice and advocate of the local business community,
promoting economic growth, responsible government action and a higher quality of life for all
citizens. The mission is “improve the region’s bottom-line through regional economic growth.”
The focus is on “regional commerce, educational forums, targeted advertising, idea expos, brand
building resources, online tools, industry-based conferences, virtual incubators, leadership training,
economic gardening, workforce attraction, business counseling, and more.”
More information at www.getlinkedmadison.com/
Anderson, Indiana Chapter of SCORE
The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the
formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with
the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500
volunteers nationwide. Local chapters provide free counseling and low-cost workshops in their
communities. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and
expertise as business counselors.
More information at www.scoreanderson.org
Madison County/City of Anderson Corporation for Economic Development
The Madison County/City of Anderson Corporation for Economic Development is a privately funded
non-profit corporation whose sole purpose is to help companies create or retain jobs in Madison
County, Indiana.
More information at www.cedanderson.com
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What is a ‘green business’?
A “green business” can attract educated, qualified employees, as well as aid in developing a platform
for marketability. Green businesses “are committed and engaged in environmentally responsible
operations and practices” (Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Green Business)
Often the motivation to follow green practices is the effect on a business’s triple bottom line.
Investing in actions that are environmentally-friendly can reduce everyday operating and overhead
costs such as water usage, electric usage, gas consumption, and heating and cooling. This is
especially important given the percentage of a business’s budget allocated to operating and overhead
costs (usually around 25%).
“The mission of the
Greater Indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce’s
Green Business Initiative
is to promote the interest
of businesses that are
committed and engaged
in environmentally
responsible operations
and practices, also known as “green” business
practices.”
The benefits include denotion as a committed
business, recognition on program website,
use of program logo and use of window cling.
http://www.indygreenbusiness.com/
“The Bay Area Green Business
Program
distinguishes small businesses
that protect, preserve and
sustain our environment.”
Our partnership of
environmental agencies
and utilities assists, offers
incentives, and verifies that
participating businesses conserve energy and
water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and
shrink their carbon footprints.
Businesses that meet our standards are officially
recognized as Bay Area Green Businesses.”
http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/
Become a Green Business
Become a Certified Green Business
A few municipalities around the country have developed a certification process for local businesses
that become “green businesses.” The certification process is directly dependant on the business
program for each municipality. Programs like the ones in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne have far
fewer requirements than do programs such as the Bay Area’s Green Business Program in San
Francisco. Incentives for participating businesses also vary according to the program for each
municipality. It is important to check to see if your community has an active “green business”
program; your business may be doing many of the actions required to qualify.
These regional and local programs are funded by their partners, including local and regional
government agencies, utilities, special districts and nonprofit organizations that promote
environmental compliance, pollution prevention and resource conservation.
Become and Uncertified Green Business
Because many communities currently do not have an active “green business” program, your
business may be able to get many of the incentives of a certified business by simply having
initiative and being innovative. Practicing green actions is great for marketability and the
reduction of expenses in overhead costs. Make goals for your company to reduce energy use,
material waste, and material consumption. If you strive to meet those goals you can be certain
your business will be rewarded, whether or not your municipality has a “green business” program.
Become LEED Certified
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEED program is similar
to a green business program in the manner that it requires a certification process. LEED however,
focuses on the structure itself, rather than the activities going on inside of the structure. LEED
certification is certainly something worth looking into if you are constructing a new building for
your business. LEED certification helps to ensure that your building is energy efficient, thus
lowering overhead costs.
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Ordinances are guiding codes for local municipalities developed and enacted into law. Ordinances
are usually a set of regulations controlling development of utilities, public parks, public ways,
subdivisions, etc. Ordinances can also involve the regulation of anything from requiring pets to be
on leashes to curfew times for children under the age of 18. Ordinances are a way, outside of state
and federal law, to address issues specific to a certain city or town.
Ordinances are in place to define and regulate land in accordance with zoning. Local ordinances
outline specific requirements of different types of zoning and land use areas. Many ordinances
deal with issues not covered by state or federal law and are unique to each community. Defining
ordinances are the responsibility of the municipality or government. Ordinances can be customized
at many levels and can be designed as needed to fit the current situation. Ordinances are written
by a city planner and city planners can aid in rewriting old or out-dated ordinances. Ordinances
regulate anything from the height of a building, setback of a building, width of sidewalk, density of
neighborhood development, type of business allowed, etc. Specific ordinances are ways, at the micro
level, to encourage and change our community into a better, more sustainable place. These mico
level decisions are essential to the overall macro level implementation of multi-modal accessibility
and all development approaches.
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What is an ordinance?
Why do some ordinances contradict sustainable
development?
It is possible that a municipality had an issue in the past and was looking to prevent it in the
future. In order to do this, the municipality may enact an ordinance to prevent it from occurring
again. Ordinances can often be restrictive, particularly those dealing with development, so that a
community can control the type of development that takes place, ensuring a city or town keeps its
sense of place and identity. This restrictive nature must be continuously evaluated to ensure that it
supports current community planning goals and needs.
Contradicting Ordinance: Park & Recreation Facility Hours of Operations
An example of how ordinances can encourage or discourage sustainability is the ordinance that
sets the hours of operations of park and recreation facilities including trails and greenways. In
most communities, the hours of operation are from dusk until dawn. Unfortunately, in the winter
months when the days are shorter, those using trails and greenway facilities for commuting are
often riding before dawn and after dusk. Under this ordinance, the City of Indianapolis issued 50
tickets to persons using the Monon Trail after hours, all of which stated they were commuting to
work or home. This started a discussion regarding the function of the Monon Trail and the related
ordinances. The City of Indianapolis has forgiven all citations and is “looking into re-writing the
ordinance to accommodate commuters and their safety.” (WXIN-TV Indianapolis) Alternative
transportation, biking included, is a valuable component of sustainability and it should be
supported by ordinances, not impeded. Taking a step toward modifying an ordinance is a step in
the right direction.
Lawn Ordinance
An example of an ordinance complication is a lawn ordinance that requires a lawn to be
manicured and maintained to a maximum grass height. Many communities across the country
enforce this law declaring tall grass and weeds to be a public nuisance. This often discourages
residents from using more natural approaches to lawn care, such as one that may use native
grasses or groundcovers. The idea that a property should be maintained is valid, but the idea that
property owners must limit their lawns to a low height grass is not sustainable. Sometimes the
‘maximum grass height’ is not tall enough to capture dandelions that often shoot up in between
normal mowings, which encourages excessive mowing and increased pollutants from lawnmowers.
Native grasses and groundcovers that may exceed a height of 6”-8” often require less maintenance
and less watering as well as providing habitat for bird and butterflies. This ordinance could be
easily amended to allow a more sustainable approach to lawn and landscape care and would
encourage sustainable practices.
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Where can I find information about my local
ordinances?
Each municipality, typically, has a set of ordinacnes specific to their jurisdiction. Many ordinances
are available on the municipal website. If your city or town does not have a website or ordinances
are not available via the site, check with the local town hall or planning department. If ordinances
are not availabler for your community, the county ordinances will apply.
City of Alexandria
Town of Ingalls
City of Anderson
Town of Lapel
125 North Wayne Street
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4633
www.alexandriaindiana.net/city%20
government/city_gov.html
Department of Municipal Development
City Hall
120 E. 8th Street
Anderson, IN 46018
(765) 648-6055
www.cityofanderson.com/directory_department.
aspx?id=16
www.cityofanderson.com/municipal/
[email protected]
Town of Chesterfield
Chesterfield Planning Commission
Chesterfield Government Center
17 Veterans Blvd.
Chesterfield, IN 46017
(765) 378-3331
www.chesterfield.in.gov/plan_commission.htm
Town of Edgewood
3405 Nichol Avenue
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-5534
http://townofedgewoodin.us/page.
asp?name=town_ordinances
[email protected]
City of Elwood
1505 South B Street, Elwood
(765) 552-5076
Town of Frankton
108 W. Sigler
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7285
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Planning Department
Jack Stout
227 N. Swain St
Ingalls, IN 46048
(317) 485-4321
P.O.Box 999/720 South Ford Street
Lapel, IN 46051-0999
765-534-3157
http://lapelindiana.org/default.asp
[email protected]
Town of Markleville
Town Hall
8 South State St.
Markleville, IN 46056
(756) 533-2354
www.townofmarkleville.us/initialpage.htm
www.townofmarkleville.us/ordinances.htm
Town of Orestes
14 East Oak, P.O. Box 158
Orestes, IN 46063
765 754-7175
Town of Pendleton
Zoning, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning
Appeals
Tim McClintick
Assistant Planning Director
(765) 778-8370
www.town.pendleton.in.us/planning-and-zoning.
cfm
www.town.pendleton.in.us/documents.cfm
Madison County (unincorporated
areas & Summitville)
Madison County Plan Commission
16 East Ninth Street
Anderson, Indiana 46016
(765) 641-9474
www.madisoncountyindiana.org/
PlanningCommissionZoningOrdinance.html
The following ordiances are from Madison County’s ordinances.
Street Tree Standards for Subdivisions
General Requirements: All subdivisions shall be required to provide street trees along all streets
within and adjacent to the subdivision.
• Street trees shall be planted either in the right-of-way, or within 5 feet of the right-of-way on
adjacent property included in a street tree easement.
• Street trees shall be provided in the right-of way unless, in the opinion of the Planning Director,
that location would present a hazard for underground or overhead utilities or public safety.
• Existing trees on property located in the right-of-way of a public street may be considered as
meeting the street tree requirement if such trees are in good health and are protected during the
construction process.
• The Plan Commission shall determine whether or not existing trees may be used to satisfy the street tree requirement at the time of Preliminary Plat review.
• The Planning Director may require the provision of maintenance bonds consistent with Article 5 of this Ordinance for any existing trees preserved for use as street trees.
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What are some examples of ordinances?
Planting Requirements: One street tree shall be planted for every 40 feet of street frontage. Trees may
be evenly spaced or grouped together. Street trees shall also meet the following requirements.
• All street trees shall be a minimum of 2 ½ inch caliper as measured consistent with the
American Nursery Standards Institute (ANSI), 6 inches from the top of the rootball, at the time of
planting.
• No tree may be planted so that its center is closer than 2 feet to a sidewalk or curb, or edge of
pavement if no curbs are present.
• No tree may be planted within 25 feet of the intersection of two street rights-of-way within 10 feet
of the intersection of a street and an entrance driveway, or within the Sight Visibility Triangle
established by Article 6 of the Madison County Zoning Ordinance.
• No tree shall be planted within 10 feet of any fire hydrant or 2 lateral feet of any underground
utility service.
• Street trees shall be one or more of the species described in the table below.
A list of approved street trees can be found at www.madisoncountyindiana.org/Zoning%20
Ordinances/main6.28.pdf (Part “B” - Subdivision Control Ordinance, Article Six: Design Standards,
page 277-278).
Landscaping
Any part or portion of a non-farm parcel which is not used for structures, loading or parking
spaces, sidewalks and accessory uses shall be landscaped or left in a natural state. If landscaped,
it shall be planted with an all season ground cover and shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs
in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance and shall be in keeping with natural
surroundings.
• For all through lots, a landscaped common area shall be provided between the rear yard of the
lots and the right-of-way of the adjacent street.
• The landscaped area shall be a minimum of 15 feet in width and meet the following
requirements:
• A row of deciduous canopy trees shall be planted parallel to the adjacent street, within the
common area with trees placed an average of 20 feet apart. The trees shall measure 2 ½
inches in diameter at nursery height (6 inches about the rootball) at the time of planting.
• A 6 foot tall opaque wooden fence or brick or stone wall, a 4 foot tall undulating mound
planted with shrubs, or a row of evergreen trees shall be placed within the landscape
common area between the deciduous trees and the rear yard of the lots.
• If an undulating mound is used to fulfill the requirements, 1 shrub for every 10 feet of
continuous boundary shall be planted on the mound. All required shrubs shall measure 18
inches in height measured from grade at the time of planting.
• If a row of evergreen trees is used to meet the requirements, 1 tree shall be placed every 10
feet along the common area. Evergreens shall measure 6 feet in height at the time of planting.
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What is Leadership in Energy & Environmental
Design (LEED)?
LEED is an internationally recognized
certification system, developed by U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), used to verify
buildings and communities as green in the
areas of energy savings, water efficiency,
carbon emissions reduction, improved indoor
environmental quality and stewardship of
resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
LEED is used for the implementation of
green measures. LEED for Neighborhood
Development is an extension of LEED that is
used for the implementation of green measures
beyond a single building and encoompasses a
neighborhood.
“LEED points are awarded on a 100-point scale, and credits
are weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts. Additionally, 10 bonus credits are available, four of which
address regionally specific environmental issues. A project
must satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of
points to be certified. “ U.S. Green Building Council. LEED
projects are awarded Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum
certification. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc Headquarters in Indianapolis,
Indiana is an example of a LEED Gold Certified project,
pictured above. Details about this project can be found at
www.kibi.org/building/.
Sources: U.S. Green Building Council & Green Building
Certification Institute
Example of scorecard
FOR MORE INFORMATION
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
www.usgbc.org
Green Building Certification Institute
www.gbci.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/oaintrnt/projects/index.htm
Benefits of LEED
Reduces Carbon Footprint
Increases Corporate
Responsibility
Embraces Innovation &
Problem Solving
Increases Energy Savings
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Sustainable Sites
Indoor Environmental Quality
Water Efficiency
Locations & Linkages
Energy & Atmosphere
Awareness & Education
Materials & Resources
Innovation in Design
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What does LEED measure?
Regional Priority
Get started!
Learn.
Learn about the LEED rating system. Visit U.S. Green Bulding Council at
www.usgbc.org.
Register.
Visit Green Building Certification Institute’s site (www.gbci.org) to
register a project.
Become an expert.
LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have a thorough
understanding of green building practices, principles, the LEED Rating System and are
great resources.
Educate. USGBC offers a wealth of resources to support you in the path to LEED
certification, including LEED reference guides and education programs available online
or in person.
Collaborate.
Use integrated design. Create an interdisciplinary team from
the beginning. Include achitects, landscape architects, designers, engineers, facility
managers, and other key team members. Collaboration dramatically improves building
performance and helps keep costs in check.
Celebrate.
Achieving LEED certification is a significant accomplishment, and
sharing your success encourages others to follow your lead. A LEED-certified project can
market itself as truly green using the LEED logo.
LEED in Madison County
The following projects are registered with the Green
Building Certification Institute, the administrator of all
LEED certifications. Registration of projects does not
guarantee certification. Registration is one of the first
steps of the LEED process.
• Community Hospital Anderson, Anderson
• KHCPL- South Branch, Anderson
• Madison Community Bank, Pendleton
• Nestle Beverage Facility, Anderson
• Nestle Sacramento Manufacturing Addition, Anderson
Source: Green Building Certification Institute, www.gbci.
org/main-nav/building-certification/leed-project-directory
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What are other evaluation-based sustainability
programs?
Sustainable Sites Initiative
“The Sustainable Sites Initiative is an interdisciplinary effort by the American Society of Landscape
Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the United States Botanic Garden to create
voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction
and maintenance practices.”
Source: Sustainable Sites Initiative, www.sustainablesites.org
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA
“ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is a
membership association of more than 600 U.S. local
governments committed to climate protection and
sustainability.” Current Indiana communities include
Fort Wayne, Muncie and South Bend. Other nearby
cities include: 14 communities in Illinois including
Chicago, 7 communities in Ohio including Cincinnati,
7 communities in Michigan including Ann Arbor, and
2 communities in Kentucky including Frankfort and
Lexington-Fayette County.
Source: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA,
http://www.icleiusa.org/
ICLEI-STAR Community Index
“The STAR Community Index is a national, consensus-based framework for
gauging the sustainability and livability of U.S. communities. STAR will be
launched by 2010, and is currently being developed through a partnership
between ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), and the Center for American Progress (CAP).”
Source: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA,
www.icleiusa.org/star)
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ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping
us all save money and protect the environment through
energy efficient products and practices. Results are already
adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR,
saved enough energy in 2009 alone to avoid greenhouse
gas emissions equivalent to those from 30 million cars — all
while saving nearly $17 billion on their utility bills.
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ENERGY STAR
For the Home: Energy efficient choices can save families
about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of
greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features,
style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy
efficient choice.
If looking for new household products, look for ones that
have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet strict energy
efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. If looking for a new home, look for
one that has earned the ENERGY STAR. If looking to make larger improvements to your home, EPA
offers tools and resources to help you plan and undertake projects to reduce your energy bills and
improve home comfort.
For Business: Because a strategic approach to energy management can produce twice the savings —
for the bottom line and the environment — as typical approaches, EPA’s ENERGY STAR partnership
offers a proven energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance,
setting goals, tracking savings and rewarding improvements.
EPA provides an innovative energy performance rating system which businesses have already used
for more than 130,000 buildings across the country. EPA also recognizes top performing buildings with
the ENERGY STAR.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR,
www.energystar.gov/
Community Development
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EQUITY
What is the role of community planning?
Think about all the buildings in any given city or town. As the population grows, more homes,
apartments, and places to work are needed for current and future residents. What would happen if
all of this new development was built just anywhere? Who would make sure there are still enough
parks and playgrounds for adults and children to enjoy? Who would make sure that large factories
were not built next to schools? Would the roads and sidewalks be able to fit all the cars people will
drive, the bikes people will ride, and the walking people will do? Where could trees and plants grow if
there were just buildings and roads?
It might go unnoticed, but the location of all the buildings in your city/town took planning and
coordination. Community planning is a process of developing communities by promoting an
integrated approach that balances the needs of the environment, housing, transportation, park and
recreation, commerce, and industry. Community planning ensures cities and towns are built in a
way that responds to all the needs of the community, so that the roads can fit all of the traffic that
buildings create, that neighborhoods still have parks and playgrounds, that there are places for trees
and wildlife, that there are enough stores to find the things we need, that residents can find good
jobs, and that everyone has a chance to live in a nice home. This integrated approach is achieved
through a partnership between all levels of government, the private development sector, community
organizations, non-profit organizations and professional community and regional planners.
Community planning is not a new concept. Historically, foresight has always been a part of
developing our communities, cities, and towns. Pioneers settled close to food and water sources; on
high ground or sheltered from other natural hazards. In most instances, it was a conscious decision
based on safety, need, access, or efficiency. But when the scale of settlements involved multiple
homes, businesses, and people, this process
became more complex. Future planning for
community growth and the coordination
of this development is required in order for
communities to be well-balanced, safe places
for people to live, work and play. A key part
of community planning is looking into the
future. Community planning helps residents
decide how to improve their community today,
five years from now, and twenty years from
now, generating a larger vision and long term
plan for the community. Community planning
builds consensus on how a community should
grow and how each piece of land around a city
or town should be used. Some land should
be used for shopping and stores, some for
housing, some for factories, some for office
buildings or skyscrapers, some for roads and
trails, and some for parks and playgrounds,
and it is this balance of different land uses and
their locations that help to shape the physical
aspect of a successful community.
Today, community planning has become a
distinguished professional career, one that
requires specialized training, a broad-based
knowledge, and a historical perspective. A
planner’s job is to help citizens build great
communities. Community planners are an
integral part of the planning and community
development process. When it comes to the
community planning process, there needs
to be a balance. A community cannot be too
restrictive in its plans or it will stagnate, but a
community cannot be too lax or development
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There are numerous tools available to community planning departments. The zoning ordinance are
the most common tool. A zoning ordinance divides the jurisdiction of a local government into districts
or zones and regulates land-use activities, the intensity or density of such uses, as well as the bulk
of buildings on the land, parking, and other aspects of use. The ordinance spells out what you are
required to do in that zone, what you are allowed to do in that zone, and what you are not allowed
to do in that zone. Zoning regulations often stipulate how many parking spaces are needed per zone
and other factors per zone. This helps reduce
conflict in terms of putting a large factory next
to a school or starting a mining operation in the
middle of a residential neighborhood. Planning
allows communities to set up a safe, healthy,
viable, framework for which developments and
improvements can be made. Property rights
work in two directions; they protect your right
to use your land but also, the right of your
neighbor to enjoy his or her land. By developing
zoning ordinances, everyone’s interests are
protected. Zoning ordinances are founded on
the belief that they protect the health, safety,
and welfare of all residents, rather than
controlling or stealing private property. A
community’s ordinances are only the regulatory
vehicle that may be used to pursue the vision,
principles and goals. The guiding principles
behind zoning, subdivision, economic
development and environmental protection
ordinances should be found in a community’s
comprehensive plan, associated resolutions
and related documents.
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will happen in a chaotic pattern. The community also must work in balance with the developer. The
key is not to over burden a developer so much that they take their development to another community,
but to require a high standard of development from them to ensure your community benefits. Most
developers will tell you they want an equal playing field in a community; they want insurance that all
developers are asked to meet the same high level of standards. This provides consistency and helps
their developments retain value.
Because community planning takes the longrange view, it also must be adaptable over
time as needs change, as new development
patterns emerge and as new technology
becomes available. There are always different
perspectives that need to be considered in
community planning. Sometimes taking the
long-term view may mean a greater upfront
expense, but the durability and life of that
expense can be depreciated over a longer period
of time. It is important for community planners
to understand the benefits versus the costs of
a project or development by conducting sound
fiscal analyses and accurately measuring
the both positive and negative impacts. This
ensures that the community will grow in a
sustainable way. Sustainable community
planning adds an additional layer to traditional
community planning. It starts with identifying
a community’s vision and goals for the future.
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B
Ball State University, b-12-13
bicycling/biking, b-1, b-18, b-21, b-23, b-25, b-32-33,
b-39
bikeways, b-18
boundary, b-1, b-35, b-41
brownfield/brownfield development, b-1, b-23, b-26,
b-28
business, b-1, b-5, b-6, b-8-9, b-11-12, b-25, b-27, b-31,
b-37-39, b-45-46
business incubator, b-1, b-37
energy, b-3, b-6, b-12-14, b-19, b-29-30, b-38, b-42-43, b-45
energy savings, b-42
environment, b-3, b-6, b-11-13, b-21-23, b-26-28, b-31-32,
b-34, b-38, b-42-43, b-45
evaluation-based sustainability programs, (see also Leadership
in Energy & Environmental Design) b-3, b-44
INDEX
A
air quality, b-9
Air Quality Initiative, b-9
amenities, b-1, b-5-8, b-10-12, b-21-22, b-24, b-26-27,
b-30-34, b-36-40, b-44, b-47
Anderson University, b-1, b-11
art, b-1, b-5-7, b-10-12, b-24, b-26-27, b-30-31, b-3334, b-36-40, b-44, b-47
artisan, b-5
atmosphere, b-43
F
fair, b-9, b-10, b-22
farm, b-1, b-6, b-31-32, b-41
farmers markets, b-6
farmland, b-1, b-22, b-24, b-31, b-35
festivals, b-1, b-5, b-7, b-9
filtration, b-13, b-24
food, b-1, b-5-6, b-9, b-46
G
grass, b-13, b-39
green, b-1, b-11-16, b-21, b-38, b-42-43
green business, b-1, b-38
green development, b-1, b-21
greenhouse gas, b-19, b-24, b-45
C
carbon footprint, b-42
carpool, b-1, b-18, b-33
Central Indiana Commuter Services (CICS), b-18
City of Anderson Transportation System (CATS), b-17
cluster development, b-1, b-21, b-24
community amenities, b-1
community development, b-1, b-3, b-21, b-26, b-27, see
also development
community planning, b-3, b-39, b-46, b-47
community supported agriculture (CSA), b-6
compost, b-10
conservation, b-31, b-34
conservation designs, b-21, b-24
conservation development, b-31, b-34
H
health, b-6, b-9-10, b-18, b-25, b-27, b- 32, b- 35, b- 41, b- 47
heritage, b-1, b-7-10
home, b-1, b-8, b-12, b-18, b-21, b-24, b-31-34, b-36, b-39,
b-45-46
housing, b-22, b-24-25, b-27, b-30-31, b-35, b-46
hybrid, b-1, b-13, b-19, b-36
D
design guidelines/standards, b-30, b-41
development, b-1, b-5, b-10, b-21-26, b-29-37, b-39,
b-46-47
development, brownfield, b-1, b-23, b-26, b-28
development, cluster, b-1, b-21, b-24
development, economic, b-1, b-36, b-47
development, green, b-1, b-21
development, mixed use, b-1, b-21, b-25, b-30
development, smart growth, b-1, b-22
development, sustainable, b-1, b-39
development, traditional neighborhood (TND),
b-1, b-21, b- 30
development, transit-oriented (TOD), b-1, b-23,
b-29
L
lawn, b-39
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), b-3,
b-6, b-13, b-38, b- 42-43
local business, b-1, b-5, b-37
local food, b-1, b-6
low-speed/neighborhood electric vehicles, b-1, b-19
downtown, b-5, b-25
E
economic,b-1, b-10, b-21, b-30, b-36-37, b-47
education, b-1, b-6, b-9-16, b-24, b-37, b-43
I
impervious, b-24
incubator, b-1, b-37
Indiana Artisan, b-5
infiltration, b-24
infrastructure, b-20-21, b-24, b-30, b-32, b-34
Ivy Tech Community College, b-1, b-14
M
materials, b-43
mixed-use development, b-1, b-21, b-25, b-30
N
native plants, b-13
neighborhoods, b-1, b-12, b-20-23, b-25-27, b-30, b-33, b-36,
b-39, b-42, b-46-47
O
open space, b-22, b-24, b-34-35
ordinance, b-1, b-3, b-25, b-31, b-34, b-39-41, b-47
organic, b-11
INDEX
P
park, b-1, b-7, b-39, b-46
pedestrian, b-29
planning, b-3, b-20-21, b-24-25, b-27-28, b-31, b-39-40, b-4647
pollutant, b-26
programs, b-3, b-6-7, b-10-13, b-16-17, b-27-28, b-31, b-34,
b-37-38, b-43-45
public library, b-8, b-15
public schools, b-1, b-16
public transportation, b-1, b-17
R
recreation, b-1, b-7, b-18, b-21, b-27, b-39, b-46
recycle/recycling, b-10, b-13-15
redevelopment, b-23, b-26-27
regional, b-12, b-18, b-43
runoff, b-24
rural, b-1, b-5-6, b-10, b-23-24, b-31, b-34
S
smart growth, b-1, b-21-22
smart growth development, b-1, b-22
soil, b-26
solar energy, b-19
solid waste, b-9-10
sprawl, b-1, b-21, b-30-33, b-35
street tree, b-41
suburban, b-29, b-35
support local business, b-1
sustainability/sustainable, b-1, b-3, b-6, b-11-15, b-21, b-30,
b-33, b-39, b-44, b-47
sustainability programs, b-3, b-44
sustainable community, b-6, b-47
sustainable development, b-1, b-39
Sustainable Sites Initiative, b-44
T
traditional neighborhood development (TND), b-1, b-21, b- 30
TRAM/The New Interurban, b-17
transit-oriented development (TOD), b-1, b-23, b-29
transportation, b-1, b-6, b-17-23, b-32-33, b-39, b-46
tree, b-18, b-41, b-46
U
urban, b-1, b-21, b-29, b-30, b-31, b-32, b-33, b-35
urban design, b-12, b-29
urban growth boundary, b-1, b-35
W
walkable, b-22-23
walking, b-1, b-18
water, b-43
water pollution, b-14
Y
yard trimmings/yard waste, b-10
Z
zoning,b-40-41, b-47