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Categories <br />Sustainable Site <br />Water Efficiency <br />Energy and Atmosphere <br />Materials and Resources <br />Indoor Environmental Quality <br />Innovation and Design <br />Ratings: Certified <br />26 -32 <br />Silver <br />33 -38 <br />Gold <br />39 -51 <br />Platinum <br />52 -69 <br />Max Points <br />14 <br />5 <br />17 <br />13 <br />15 <br />5 <br />What is Sustainable Development? <br />Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the <br />ability of future generations to meet their needs. <br />• Balances environment, economy and social good <br />• Recognizes a healthy environment underpins economic and social well -being <br />• Improve standards for site planning and design, including building and parking placement, <br />pedestrian connections, signage, and landscaping. <br />Pledge (Part of the Natural Step or Eco- Municipality Program): <br />1. Because resources like fossil fuels, metals and minerals are finite and damage our <br />environment if allowed to accumulate, the City will reduce its consumption of materials <br />extracted from the Earth's crust. <br />2. Because the accumulation of pesticides, fertilizers and other persistent chemicals are <br />harmful to people and the environment, the City will reduce its dependence on synthetic <br />chemicals. <br />3. Because ecosystems take a long time to recover from physical destruction (if they can at <br />all), the City will mitigate its impact through wise land use policies, low - impact <br />maintenance practices and environmentally friendly design. <br />4. Because our community will not be truly sustainable unless our residents are healthy, safe <br />and prospering, the City will continue to pursue policies and actions that minimize the <br />barriers that get in the way of residents ability to meet their basic needs. <br />