Santa Monica, CA

The Sustainable City Plan of Santa Monica, CA was developed over 20 years ago, and is still guiding the actions of the City government, businesses, and residents to this day.  The City semi-regularly releases a report card to track its progress.

Providence, RI

Providence, RI developed a plan called Sustainable Providence in 2014. It sets a course for what sustainability will look like for Providence and establishes plans to promote sustainability in six topic areas: Waste, Food, Transportation, Water, Energy, and Land Use and Development.

Breckenridge, CO

Other Sustainability Resources

Breckenridge, CO is a mountain town with a strong tourism economy. The SustainableBreck plan was developed in 2011 and progress reports have been released annually since then.

Sustainability Resources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Sustainability Grants: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Sustainable Communities Online (formerly Sustainable Communities Network)

Local Governments for Sustainability

Sustainable Communities: A Partnership of the U.S. EPA/DOT/HUD

Institute for Sustainable Communities

STAR Communities

Sustainability Best Practices Framework (10 areas): Institute for Local Government (CA)