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Developing infrastructure that is sustainable means thinking differently about how we build, what we build, and whether we build at all. It means designing and maintaining buildings, structures and streets with an eye to resource conservation over the life of the project. It means testing new materials and practices that leave lighter impacts on the environment yet are effective.
 
The Sustainable Infrastructure Committee is made up of representatives from the Office of Transportation, Water, Bureau of Environmental Services, Parks and the Office of Sustainable Development. This group continues to look at ways the City can be more sustainable in how we create, maintain and dispose of our infrastructure.
 
Sustainable Infrastructure Report December 2001 (PDF Document, 67kb) Developing infrastructure that is sustainable means thinking differently about how we build, what we build, and whether we build at all

Sustainable Infrastructure Stormwater Reuse and Water Efficiency Report (PDF Document, 35kb) Selected Stormwater Reuse and Water Efficiency as a potential area to make advances toward more sustainable processes within the City

Sustainable Infrastructure Committee Streetscape Task Force Report and Recommendations (PDF Document, 35kb)
Alternative Paving Materials SubCommittee Report (PDF Document, 245kb) Alternative pavement materials in lieu of traditional asphalt or concrete may have benefits to the City’s stormwater runoff, the City ecosystem, street trees, and neighborhood aesthetics
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Sustainability Programs
It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air
Sunderland Recycling Facility
Sustainable City Government Partnership
Sustainable Infrastructure Committee
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