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Community sustainability is a philosophy and framework for decision-making. The sustainability process involves examination of the links between economic, social and environmental issues as they relate to basic service provision and new initiatives. When considered together, resources can be leveraged to make the solutions more cost effective. Other benefits of considering sustainability from this broader perspective are a healthier community, economy and environment.

The sustainability process integrates:

• Economic vitality;
• Social equity; and
• environmental quality goals. 

The city recognizes the critical relationship among economic, social and environmental sustainability and seeks to maintain and enhance the livability and vitality of Boulder now and in the future. 

Boulder recognizes:

• The critical interrelationships among economic, social and environmental equity;
• The way we produce, trade and consume impacts our ability to sustain natural resources;
• Social and cultural equity and diversity creates valuable human capital that contributes to the economy and environmental sustainability;
• Planned physical development has an impact on social conditions and should be considered in community planning; and
• The quality of environmental, economic and social equity is built upon the full engagement and involvement of the community.

Boulder seeks to maintain and enhance the livability, health and vitality of the Boulder Valley and the natural systems to which it is a part, now and in the long-term future. The city seeks to preserve choices for future generations and to anticipate and adapt to changing community needs and external influences.

• General Policies from the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 March 2009 06:29