Greenprint DenverMayor John Hickenlooper’s Sustainable Development Program
Cindy BoscoDenver Urban Fellow
Greenprint Denver
Colorado Directors of Environmental HealthApril 18, 2008
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Greenprint Denver
Mission Statement:
Greenprint Denver develops and implements sustainable solutions and services to make Denver a better place to live, work and play. We also strive to showcase Denver’s national leadership in resolving resource challenges that meet the needs of current Denver residents while securing the economic, social and environmental health of future generations.
Denver’s Action Plan for Sustainability
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What Is Sustainability?
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Where Denver Ranks
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Defining the Challenges
2005 Greenhouse Gas Levels Across Denver
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Greenprint Denver Climate Action Plan
GOAL: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 10% per capita by 2012 (25% by 2020)
ADDITIONAL GOALS by 2012:• 30% Waste Diversion• 20% Increase in development near transit stations • 35 acres of brownfield redevelopment• Position Denver as green economy hub
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Defining the Goal
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1. Energy Efficiency2. Water Efficiency3. Greening Our Homes and Businesses4. Green Building5. Expanded Recycling6. 75,000 Trees7. City Leading by Example
Greenprint Denver’s 7 Point Plan for 2008:
How do we get there?
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Highlight of Year One Successes
3.2 MW landfill gas-to- electricity plant at DADS
2 MW solar plant at DIA
70,000 trees planted by The Mile High Million program
Bluegrass to native vegetation conversions
100% B20 biodiesel in City
diesel fleet
Webb Municipal Building LEED-EB Gold certified
64 low-flow toilets in City Hall save 900,000 gallons per year
Recycling at Colorado Convention Center and Red Rocks Amphitheatre
63% increase in tonnage of recycled materials
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• Solar access, solar master plan• Ordinance eases solar & wind installs• Fuel cell at Red Rocks • Energy reduction 1% per agency/year• CIP fund for Energy Efficiency • LED holiday lights = 86% energy savings• Computer monitors to sleep = 2 million KW
#1 Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
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• 21% decrease in water usage last summer in our Parks• City Hall toilet replacement: 900K gallons • Water fixture replacement• Xeriscaping: 50% water savings• Washers in Family Crisis Center: 40%
#2 Water Efficiency
Greenprint Denver’s 7 Point Plan
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• Green Business Program• Green Your Home Toolkit• Pilots for the community• Mile High Youth Corps: free energy & water upgrades to 2,000 low-income recipients• GEO Grant for “Insulate Colorado” Rebates
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#3 Greening our Homes and Businesses
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• City Green Building Policy: Lead by example• LEED Silver, Green Concrete, Energy savings• Sharing sustainability metrics• City adopted 2006 ICC• Partner in GEO Energy Star for New Homes• Green affordable housing policy• Webb Building = LEED-EB Gold
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#4 Green Building
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• Solid Waste Master Plan• Apartment building recycling pilot• Denver Public Schools recycling pilot• Ensure new buildings designed for recycling• 1st Hybrid Trash Truck
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#5 Expanded Recycling
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• Tree by Tree: the Mile High Million• Year one: 70,000 Trees• This year: 75,000• Trees improve storm water, river quality, clean and cool our air, and add beauty to region
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#6 75,000 Trees
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• Pilot Programs• Annual Sustainability Goals• On target to be first city with an EMS that includes all city agencies
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#7 Leading by Example
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1. Greening Businesses2. Greening Events3. City Facilities4. Water Efficiency5. Bicycles6. Public Recycling
Developing Legacy Projects for Denver
Building a long lasting green legacy that will thrive in our community long after the last delegate leaves Denver.
Greening the Democratic National Convention
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What Can You Do Today?
Reduce shower time by 45 seconds Unplug electronics Put your computer monitor to sleep Replace 3 light bulbs with CFLs Recycle Prevent car idling Landscape with native vegetation Carry reusable water bottles & coffee cups Use cloth shopping bagsEarth Day 2008: Take 5 Pledge
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