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Natural Resources: Local Positions 2012-2013

A. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

1. Resource protection
Support for:

  • natural resources being conserved and protected to assure their future availability
  • controlling pollution of these resources in order to preserve the physical, chemical and biological integrity of ecosystems and to protect public health
  • natural resources being managed as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems, including reclamation and reuse of natural resources
  • minimizing the consumption of nonrenewable resources
  • government policies which promote stewardship of natural resources, such as water and soil

2. Recycling and elimination of harmful chemicals
Support for:

  • reuse and recycling of solid and hazardous waste
  • reduced exposure to pesticides and toxic chemicals
  • encouraging use of non-toxic alternatives
  • informing the public about the use of pesticides

3. Local Initiatives
Support for:

  • the City's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its Climate Action Plan
  • the continued prioritization of sewer maintenance
  • exploring alternative solutions to flooding and pollution

B. LAND USE

1. Downtown development
Support for:

  • a mixed-use use approach to downtown development which promotes a balance between retail, cultural, recreational, residential and office facilities
  • a coordinated, comprehensive planning for downtown development
  • balanced development of public transportation and parking in the downtown

2. Neighborhood business areas
Support for:

  • the formation, strengthening and coordination of area merchants' associations and neighborhood groups
  • greater concern for pedestrians in neighborhood business areas and a greater emphasis on the use of public transportation

3. Zoning
Support for:

  • a fair and efficient zoning process
  • a zoning ordinance which protects and enhances our community, while providing reasonable standards and adequate flexibility for the continued vitality of the City
  • timely and effective notifications as to all zoning-related meetings

4. Preservation
Support for:

  • effective implementation of Evanston's preservation goals
  • improvement and revitalization of neighborhood business areas with an emphasis on preservation


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