As discussed in December 2009 and January 2010, here are the community ideas to date for projects to be considered at Thursday's workshop (see post below).
Thursday's workshop will focus on identifying a few key projects for 2010 from this list, developing project goals and other information, and start working towards the successful implementation of some community-based initiatives organized by the general topics of Water/Energy; Waste/Recycling; Mobility; Green Space; and Green Business.
You are welcome to attend - please RSVP to sustainability@dlanc.com if you are able to attend.
Project Ideas (Community Volunteer)
Accessibility, Partnerships & Community Vision
Universal Wi-Fi Access (Oscar)
Online Toolkit (?)
Nonprofit partnerships (Stan)
Community Greening Strategy & Microloan program study (Veronica)
Sustainability Vision Meeting (Gunnar)
SDAT Outreach & Partnerships (AZ)
Green Business
Engage Schools – UCLA, USC, LACCD (AZ)
Green Business Information (India)
Sustainability How-To Workshops
Green Space
Tree Planting, Schools & Gardens (Gunnar, Azya, Sean)
Community Gardens & Urban Gardening Workshops(Dawna, Marc, John, Skid Row Housing Trust?)
Green Alleys: Small Open Space Calculator Tool & the Harlem Place Project (Bren Students/Matt)
Model Green Block & Events: Margo Green Block – Block Parties and Urban Lab (Zane)
Mobility
Caltrans Grant – Community Assistance Program, Transportation (Veronica)
Congestion, parking buy out and other urban strategies (Stephen)
Pedestrian/Bike-Friendly Urban Advocacy (CicLAvia, Park[ing] Day LA, and other events)
Waste/Recycling
Trash & Storm Drain Research (Matt)
Styrofoam Research (Stan)
Survey Recycling Downtown (Maral)
Community Events Calendar
Send an event posting to sustainability@dlanc.com
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It's starting! AIA SDAT this Thursday & Friday
The Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council is pleased to announce that the first stage of the SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) grant starts this Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9am.
This $15,000 national grant is from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and will fund a team of professionals to help with the development of a community greening strategy and resource toolkit. We have only had a short amount of time to get ready for this visit but the Sustainability Committee would like to invite you to participate in this exciting planning process.
Please NOTE: I am updating the itinerary frequently - please check out our website for a link to the latest version of the schedule.
You are welcome to join us for any of our community walks - as indicated on the schedule. Thank you to our community partners who are participating in the preliminary visit. We are hoping to visit all parts of the neighborhood represented by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. Introduce yourself to the team, hear their first impressions, and discuss your thoughts about walkability, livability, affordability, efficiency, and sustainability in your neighborhood.
We hope to see you this Thursday, September 10 - Friday, September 11 as we introduce the SDAT to Downtown Los Angeles. Thank you!
www.downtownsustainability.com
This $15,000 national grant is from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and will fund a team of professionals to help with the development of a community greening strategy and resource toolkit. We have only had a short amount of time to get ready for this visit but the Sustainability Committee would like to invite you to participate in this exciting planning process.
Please NOTE: I am updating the itinerary frequently - please check out our website for a link to the latest version of the schedule.
You are welcome to join us for any of our community walks - as indicated on the schedule. Thank you to our community partners who are participating in the preliminary visit. We are hoping to visit all parts of the neighborhood represented by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. Introduce yourself to the team, hear their first impressions, and discuss your thoughts about walkability, livability, affordability, efficiency, and sustainability in your neighborhood.
We hope to see you this Thursday, September 10 - Friday, September 11 as we introduce the SDAT to Downtown Los Angeles. Thank you!
www.downtownsustainability.com
Sustainability Committee wins 2009 California American Planning Association (APA) Award of Merit for Grassroots Initiative!
Although we are still enjoying the honor of receiving the 2009 Los Angeles Section Award, the Sustainability Committee has been notified that we will be receiving a state-level APA Award of Merit for our efforts to create a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown Los Angeles.
Thank you for the support of our efforts by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council, Councilmember Jan Perry, University of Southern California, USGBC-Los Angeles Chapter, American Institute of Architects-Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, and APA Los Angeles Section. Congratulations to the Sustainability Committee!
Thank you for the support of our efforts by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council, Councilmember Jan Perry, University of Southern California, USGBC-Los Angeles Chapter, American Institute of Architects-Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, and APA Los Angeles Section. Congratulations to the Sustainability Committee!
Next Committee Meeting: July 7, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 6:30-8:00pm
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office - 453 S. Spring St, Suite 1020
MEETING AGENDA SC-12-090707
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 min).
3. Review meeting minutes from the June meeting (5 min). Action Item: Approve minutes SC-11-090602 (all meeting attendees).
4. Stanley Michaels to give update on packaging research. Action Item: Approve
next steps for committee on this issue (10 min).
5. Needs List (7 min): Outreach: update on recent local media coverage and plans for continued community outreach; Research ideas for committee; Ongoing grant research & applications; Internship being considered in support of committee projects; Ongoing list of potential community partners – demonstration of how you can make your suggestions on our website.
6. Letter of support requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center and their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (10 minutes). “These funds, if obtained, will be utilized to enhance the LACC’s environmental stewardship, environmental education, energy conversation, and other environmental programs.” Action item: To discuss committee support of this grant application by writing letter for the LACC.
7. Project update (10 minutes): SDAT Grant – we have agreement on MOU between AIA and City. DONE has reversed its position on fundraising – need to find community partners who can make contribution directly to AIA per recommendation of DONE Gen. Manager BongHwan Kim. Action Item: Approve outreach for SDAT steering committee and community match. List from project team members to be posted on blog by Monday, July 6 at 9:30pm.
8. Project update (5 minutes): Park[ing] Day LA planning to start! Looking for community volunteers and committee participants for planning and event day. This year’s event is on Friday, September 18, 2009. Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle have volunteered to lead this year’s Downtown park.
9. Project Updates including status report, project teams and leadership, and kick-off meeting schedule (35 minutes).
Rooftop Gardens & Composting;
Tree Planting;
Increase Participation in Energy/Water Saving Programs: Outreach postcard: presentation of concept. Action item: Approve outreach message on water efficiency for 1000 FSC-certified postcards;
Increase Participation in Recycling/Waste Reduction Programs;
Event Calendar: Kick-off meeting for Park[ing] Day planning to be discussed;
Green Living Program;
10. Agenda items for next meeting?
11. Adjournment
The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC SUSTAINABILITY Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Board Chair Ashley Zarella at ashley.zarella@DLANC.com.
SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office - 453 S. Spring St, Suite 1020
MEETING AGENDA SC-12-090707
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 min).
3. Review meeting minutes from the June meeting (5 min). Action Item: Approve minutes SC-11-090602 (all meeting attendees).
4. Stanley Michaels to give update on packaging research. Action Item: Approve
next steps for committee on this issue (10 min).
5. Needs List (7 min): Outreach: update on recent local media coverage and plans for continued community outreach; Research ideas for committee; Ongoing grant research & applications; Internship being considered in support of committee projects; Ongoing list of potential community partners – demonstration of how you can make your suggestions on our website.
6. Letter of support requested by the Los Angeles Convention Center and their application for the Energy Block Grant as provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (10 minutes). “These funds, if obtained, will be utilized to enhance the LACC’s environmental stewardship, environmental education, energy conversation, and other environmental programs.” Action item: To discuss committee support of this grant application by writing letter for the LACC.
7. Project update (10 minutes): SDAT Grant – we have agreement on MOU between AIA and City. DONE has reversed its position on fundraising – need to find community partners who can make contribution directly to AIA per recommendation of DONE Gen. Manager BongHwan Kim. Action Item: Approve outreach for SDAT steering committee and community match. List from project team members to be posted on blog by Monday, July 6 at 9:30pm.
8. Project update (5 minutes): Park[ing] Day LA planning to start! Looking for community volunteers and committee participants for planning and event day. This year’s event is on Friday, September 18, 2009. Jennifer Regan and Pamela Tuttle have volunteered to lead this year’s Downtown park.
9. Project Updates including status report, project teams and leadership, and kick-off meeting schedule (35 minutes).
Rooftop Gardens & Composting;
Tree Planting;
Increase Participation in Energy/Water Saving Programs: Outreach postcard: presentation of concept. Action item: Approve outreach message on water efficiency for 1000 FSC-certified postcards;
Increase Participation in Recycling/Waste Reduction Programs;
Event Calendar: Kick-off meeting for Park[ing] Day planning to be discussed;
Green Living Program;
10. Agenda items for next meeting?
11. Adjournment
The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC SUSTAINABILITY Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Board Chair Ashley Zarella at ashley.zarella@DLANC.com.
SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.
Sustainability Committee awarded the 2009 AIA SDAT Grant
A bit earlier than we anticipated but we are thrilled to announce that the Sustainability Committee application for the 2009 Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) grant has been accepted!
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) SDAT program is a community assistance program that focuses on the principles of sustainability. SDATs bring teams of volunteer professionals (such as architects, urban designers, planners, hydrologists, economists, attorneys, and others) to work with community decision-makers and stakeholders to help them develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future.
The SDAT process helps communities:
• understand their structure at various scales and contexts;
• explore interactions between ecological, sociological, economic, and physical systems;
• visualize potential futures;
• articulate the qualities of a place;
• advance the principles of sustainable communities; and
• define the role of stakeholders and players in both the public and private sectors.
The SDAT community assistance program provides communities with six components:
* Preliminary visit
* Three-day visit from a multidisciplinary team
* A report highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the community with regard to sustainability, along with the opportunities and obstacles to change
* Consultations after a three-day visit
* A conference call six months after delivery of the assessment report to review progress
* One-day follow-up visit to complete a secondary assessment, one year after the SDAT report is delivered
* A team of architects and other professionals such as planners, hydrologists, economic development specialists, and others are selected for each multidisciplinary SDAT team based on their credentials and the specific needs of each community. The team works in conjunction with local stakeholders to help shape the community’s strategy to increase sustainability. In order to provide the most objective assessment, the team members are from outside the particular communities.
For 2008, the AIA will fund $15,000 of each project and communities are expected to raise the remainder, including a $5,000 cash contribution.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the community greening strategy already in development as part of our mandate as the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. Thank you to all of our supporters -- we will release more information once it is available. To check out the application, go to this SlideShare presentation. Happy New Year!
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) SDAT program is a community assistance program that focuses on the principles of sustainability. SDATs bring teams of volunteer professionals (such as architects, urban designers, planners, hydrologists, economists, attorneys, and others) to work with community decision-makers and stakeholders to help them develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future.
The SDAT process helps communities:
• understand their structure at various scales and contexts;
• explore interactions between ecological, sociological, economic, and physical systems;
• visualize potential futures;
• articulate the qualities of a place;
• advance the principles of sustainable communities; and
• define the role of stakeholders and players in both the public and private sectors.
The SDAT community assistance program provides communities with six components:
* Preliminary visit
* Three-day visit from a multidisciplinary team
* A report highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the community with regard to sustainability, along with the opportunities and obstacles to change
* Consultations after a three-day visit
* A conference call six months after delivery of the assessment report to review progress
* One-day follow-up visit to complete a secondary assessment, one year after the SDAT report is delivered
* A team of architects and other professionals such as planners, hydrologists, economic development specialists, and others are selected for each multidisciplinary SDAT team based on their credentials and the specific needs of each community. The team works in conjunction with local stakeholders to help shape the community’s strategy to increase sustainability. In order to provide the most objective assessment, the team members are from outside the particular communities.
For 2008, the AIA will fund $15,000 of each project and communities are expected to raise the remainder, including a $5,000 cash contribution.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the community greening strategy already in development as part of our mandate as the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. Thank you to all of our supporters -- we will release more information once it is available. To check out the application, go to this SlideShare presentation. Happy New Year!
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October 20 Meeting - Location confirmed
We have confirmed a location for our meetings:
October 20, 2008 at 6:30pm
Arda's Cafe (http://www.ardascafe.com/)
418 W 6th StreetLos Angeles CA, 90014
The cafe closes at 5:00pm but we'll be there to let you in. It is easily accessible from the Pershing Squre Red Line stop and other public transit. Click here for a map.
An agenda will be available by October 13. See you then!
October 20, 2008 at 6:30pm
Arda's Cafe (http://www.ardascafe.com/)
418 W 6th StreetLos Angeles CA, 90014
The cafe closes at 5:00pm but we'll be there to let you in. It is easily accessible from the Pershing Squre Red Line stop and other public transit. Click here for a map.
An agenda will be available by October 13. See you then!
Labels:
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sustainability
First Meeting Announced - Location To Be Determined
Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 20 at 6:30pm. We plan on meeting the Third Monday of the month thereafter. We hope you will be able to attend.
We are still looking for a location for this meeting so please let me know if you have any ideas. In order to comply with the Brown Act, we must be in a place that does not require identification to enter and is accessible to the general public. However, if you are not sure if your suggestion meets these requirements, I encourage you to still let me know and I will help make that determination.
Our first meeting will cover the mission statement of the committee and outline a general scope of work for the next few months. I am also hoping to invite someone from the Department of Public Works to discuss recycling programs downtown. A formal agenda will be issued by October 13.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on Monday, October 20!
We are still looking for a location for this meeting so please let me know if you have any ideas. In order to comply with the Brown Act, we must be in a place that does not require identification to enter and is accessible to the general public. However, if you are not sure if your suggestion meets these requirements, I encourage you to still let me know and I will help make that determination.
Our first meeting will cover the mission statement of the committee and outline a general scope of work for the next few months. I am also hoping to invite someone from the Department of Public Works to discuss recycling programs downtown. A formal agenda will be issued by October 13.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on Monday, October 20!
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