What does sustainability mean for local governments? Does your community want to…

• Develop resilient economies, communities, and natural assets?
• Implement new solutions around energy use, waste, and recycling?
• Prepare for the future of mobility, land use, and infrastructure systems?
• Align local projects with state and federal funding opportunities?
• Maximize the long-term benefits of public investments?

How can SEMCOG and regional partners support local sustainability initiatives? Join this three-part webinar series to learn more!

I. Assessing Challenges and Establishing Goals

Friday, April 15, 2022; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 This webinar will provide an introduction to local sustainability initiatives and explore areas of opportunity. It will include an overview of SEMCOG data resources and other planning tools to get started with sustainability assessments and visions for the future.

II. Developing Plans and Implementing Policies

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Friday, April 22, 2022; 2 – 3 p.m. - Earth Day!

 This webinar will highlight local communities throughout Southeast Michigan that are engaged in sustainability planning. It will include case study examples representing a variety of community contexts, approaches, and stages of the process.

Register here.

III. Building Partnerships and Supporting Strategies

Friday May 6, 2022; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 This webinar will highlight regional partners with expertise in sustainability topics, including community health, development and infrastructure, transportation, and natural systems. It will include an interactive discussion on the challenges facing your community, and potential strategies to address them.

Register here.

Questions? Contact klifman [at] semcog.org (Tyler Klifman) (313) 402-5251, SEMCOG Economic and Community Vitality.