SUSTAINABLE WEST WINDSOR 2007 PLAN - New JerseyPresentation to West Windsor Township Planning Board October 10, 2007. Sustainable West Windsor 2007 Plan 2 Genesis of Plan • Sustainability

Sustainable West Windsor 2007 Plan 1

SUSTAINABLE WESTWINDSOR 2007 PLAN

West Windsor Township Environmental CommissionPresentation to West Windsor

Township Planning BoardOctober 10, 2007


Genesis of Plan• Sustainability is emerging as a principle concept in

environmental management

• Significant challenges: global warming; deterioration ofnatural resources, etc., etc.

• Building on and expanding township’s proactive and excellentrecord for environmental management

• WW Environmental Commission identified a sustainability planas the framework for establishing multi-year action agenda.

• One of many US communities adopting sustainability as newlens for decision-making


What is Sustainability and WhyDoes it Matter?

“Humanity has the ability to make developmentsustainable - to ensure that it meets the needs ofthe present without compromising the ability offuture generations to meet their needs.” (WorldCommission on Economic Development 1987)

The web of mutual obligations between generations is essential for acivilized society ~ Thomas Jefferson



Environment

SocialEquity

Economy

Sustainable Community





Sustainability =• quality of life• balance• common sense• think globally, act locally


Planning Process• Objective: Improve our residents’ quality of

life while acknowledging our responsibility tobe stewards for future residents.

• Obtained $25,000 in external funding(ANJEC; NJDCA); J. Senick & Associates;Rutgers Planning Studio

• Focus on environmental issues andactivities…but also identify economic andsocial opportunities.


What does the plan hope toaccomplish?

• Define what is meant by “sustainable”for West Windsor

• Identify specific strategies and actions• Devise a progress tracking system

(targets and indicators)


Sustainability Planning FrameworkMission Statement

GoalsObjectives

TargetsIndicators

StrategiesActions







How will the plan beimplemented?

• Master Plan Reexamination – throughupdates to the Master Plan

• Municipal Government –through input andcollaboration on departmental priorities

• Outreach & Education – throughpartnership with community organizations,businesses, and residents

Documents

SUSTAINABLE WEST WINDSOR 2007 PLAN - New JerseyPresentation to West Windsor Township Planning Board October 10, 2007. Sustainable West Windsor 2007 Plan 2 Genesis of Plan • Sustainability