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The Millvale EcoDistrict 9.28.2018 Some Context Some Context The Inflection Point Millval e Wh What at ar are e Ec EcoD oDist istrict ricts? A rigorous sustainable urban an devel elopm opment ent framework work for achieving

  1. The Millvale EcoDistrict 9.28.2018

  2. Some Context

  4. Some Context

  6. The Inflection Point Millval e

  7. Wh What at ar are e Ec EcoD oDist istrict ricts? A rigorous sustainable urban an devel elopm opment ent framework work for achieving peopl ple-ce cente ntered, ed, economically vibrant, planet-loving, neighb ghborh orhoo ood-scal scale e susta staina inabil bility ty. • Diverse and more integrated range of solutions to empower er soci cial al vibr branc ancy y and restore tore ecol ologi ogica cal health lth. • Building publi lic-priv private ate-ci civic ic partnerships • Collaboration across sectors • Incl clus usive ive Gover ernan nance ce

  8. Imperatives Priorities Implementation Phases

  9. • Rather than a prescriptive standard, recognizing that every community has the ability and need to advance a place- based sustainability agenda. District teams tailor the Protocol to local circumstances, set performance targets based on local conditions and aspirations A flexible framework

  10. • Confirm Readiness • Education • Convene Key Stakeholders • Identify Boundaries • Create Asset Maps Collaborative Formation

  11. What goes into planning an EcoDistrict? • The Cycle of Implementation • Formation, Roadmap, Performance • The Three Imperatives • Equity, Resilience, Climate Protection • The Six Priorities • Place, Prosperity, Connectivity, Health & Wellbeing, Living Infrastructure, Resource Generation

  12. A range of districts

  13. Millvale’s Early Process • Education • Engagement • Planning

  14. Education

  15. Engagement

  16. Planning

  17. Incremental implementation • Letting small, tangible projects lead to big picture transformation • 5-10-15 year scales • Tribe Building

  18. Tribe Building

  20. Millvale is a foodie paradise for everyone and is known for hyper local production Millvale is part of a just watershed system known for productive and pleasurable landscapes Millvale is a self reliant urban solar village

  22. Millvale is a clean air community where people can breathe easy indoors and out Millvale is a place where people of all ages have the freedom to move safely Millvale is a place of self determination where Millvalians are able to participate and shape their future

  23. EcoDistrict Incubator Participation • Three day intensive experience in Portland, OR • Learning community development best practices • Collaborating with EcoDistricts, worldwide

  24. Borough of Millvale Millvale Community Development Corporation Millvale Community Library New Sun Rising Millvale EcoDistrict Collaborative Formation

  25. Formalization • Tool Development • Commitment to partnership • Commitment to action • Developing more efficient communication • Tracking & Measuring Success • Community Feedback Loop – EcoDistrict Leadership Team • Commitment to Certification

  26. Millvale is a foodie paradise for everyone and is known for hyper local production

  27. • Gardens of Millvale • Launch Millvale Food Business Incubator • Christ Lutheran Monthly Dinners Food Projects • Community Workshops • Summer Food Program • Summer Camp Planting • Let’s Cook

  29. Millvale is part of a just watershed system known for productive and pleasurable landscapes

  30. • MCL Rain Garden • Borough Rain Garden • Mt. Alvernia Bioswales Water Projects • The Gardens of Millvale • Stream Cleaning • Free filters & workshops • Tree maintenance

  33. Millvale is a self reliant urban solar village

  34. • ReEnergize Pittsburgh Ambassador Program • Solar Ambassador Program • Millvale Community Library Solar Array Energy • Love My Neighbor Energy Efficiency Education • Millvale Community Center Solar Array Projects • Moose Solarization & Tech (to be completed in 2018) • Teen Solar Fellowship

  36. Millvale is a clean air community where people can breathe easy indoors and out

  37. • Millvale Library ROCIS Participation • Millvale Air Quality Baseline Study Air Projects • Heinz Endowments Partnership • Teen Air Quality Fellowship (2018) • Millvale Library Air Quality Kits

  38. Air Quality Baseline

  39. TESTING RESULTS ROCIS

  40. TESTING RESULTS RAMPs PM2.5 24-Hour (µg/m 3 ) NOx 24-Hour (ppm) 40 32 35 27 30 22 25 17 20 15 12 10 7 5 2 0 -3 Grant South Grant North Forest Lawrenceville Grant South Grant North Lawrenceville GSA GNA LA Ozone 24-Hour (ppm) CO 24-Hour (ppb) 0.05 700 0.04 600 0.03 500 0.02 400 0.01 300 0.00 200 100 0 Grant South Grant North Lawrenceville GSA GNA LA Grant South Grant North Lawrenceville GSA GNA LA

  43. Millvale is a place where people of all ages have the freedom to move safely

  44. Mobility Projects • Millvale Borough Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee • Bike Route Completion & Signage • Millvale Alley Bicycle Rally • Bus Advocacy • Complete Streets Initiative • Traffic 21 Smart Mobility Partnership

  45. Millvale Bicycle Rally (June 2 nd )

  46. Millvale is a place of self determination where Millvalians are able to participate and shape their future

  47. • Millvale Library* • Sustainable Business Planning (19) • Millvale Teen Solar Fellowship • Saturday Sequence Equity Projects • Millvale Teen Air Quality Fellowship (2018) • Affordable Housing Initiative • Moose: Center for Community Vibrancy • Community Needs Assessment • Really – almost everything!

  49. Recognition • Sustainable Pennsylvania Platinum Certification • Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award • Green Building Alliance Inspiration Award • Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge Top Scoring Non-Profit – Millvale Library • Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge Top Energy Saver – Millvale Library • Neighborhood Allies Market Confidence Award – New Sun Rising • Clean Water Action – Dewey Award • APA – National Planning Achievement Award • APA – Sustainability or Resiliency Plan Award

  50. Action! Awards are nice, but actions speak. Moving Forward

  51. Things to think about: Think globally, , act locally • Lead with the issues that impact our communities • Do something! • Consider the true cost of business – not just revenue generated – we all end up paying somehow • The impacts of a changing climate • Planning for landslides

  52. Things to think about: Think globally, , act locally • Jobs • What would we think of the Calvin Coolidge administration wanting to save jobs in “Big Horse & Buggy”? • Train already skilled workers for a transitioning economy • And don’t forget – we are the country that put humans on the Moon, because we believed it was possible. America has led the world, and should continue to lead the world, and this is our generation’s opportunity to do that .

  53. Questions? Takeaways? Zaheen Hussain zaheen@newsunrising.org

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