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The Power of Community Visioning: What It Is, Why You Should Start, and Tips

Envisio

There’s capital improvement projects, public transportation initiatives, public parks master plans, equity concerns, and climate action—and that’s not even an exhaustive list—all while trying to build trust with their communities. Local governments navigating urban development have a lot to juggle. Their goal?

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Measuring Success in the Face of Wicked Problems: Climate Action Plan Performance Measures

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We’ll highlight some of the best climate action plans, effective performance measures, and real-world examples of climate action by innovative local governments in North America and beyond. For instance, let’s take a look at their strategic action regarding transportation, “Decrease community wide VMT by 7% by 2030.”

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What Makes A Strong Climate Action Plan? 6 Local Government Climate Action Plan Examples

Envisio

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, cities and urban areas account for an estimated 75% of global energy-related emissions , with transportation and building developments being the largest contributors. We work closely with hundreds of innovative local governments, and we take our cue from their careful actions.

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Strategic Planning In Local Government: The Main Components & Examples

ClearPoint Strategy

Transportation. The city did an excellent job organizing citizen focus groups as part of the “Germantown Forward 2030” vision plan. The city also formed an Office of Performance and Innovation to spearhead the strategic planning process and help employees understand why performance is so important to the government’s success.