Sustainable First Mondays
Sustainable First Monday – November 2008
In the spirit of the election season, this session focused on learning about, discussing, and helping to prioritize a number of innovative ideas that the City of Bainbridge Island might consider in their planning and budget processes.
Eleven ideas were presented and discussed, followed by “voting” by each participant for his or her top three ideas. Results of the vote follow:
# Votes |
Idea |
27 |
Reduce carbon footprint by mobilizing neighborhoods through a neighborhood grant program. |
26 |
Within 5 years, recycle waste water through tertiary treatment. |
23 |
COBI shall implement the Farm Advisory Program to ensure farming sustainability. (Include housing, education, growing food, etc.) |
16 |
Adopt the/a Cottage Housing Ordinance. |
16 |
Be carbon neutral in 5 years by implementing a program to offset PSE fossil fuel use on Island. |
15 |
Create formal policy to waive exorbitant fees for housing projects that serve income-eligible families. |
14 |
Use our Open Space Plan to develop a long-term vision. Implement a short-term approach to develop green interventions to serve as demonstration projects. |
11 |
Include renewable energy generation (various methods) in City updates of Code. |
9 |
Encourage, by education, information and demonstration, solar energy innovation. |
3 |
COBI prohibit bottled water sales on Bainbridge Island. |
0 |
Create performance standards for livability for residents in downtown core area (like Neighborhood Service Centers). |