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1 SET GOALS. MEASURE PROGRESS. IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNITY.
2 Building Sustainability Through Community Connection STAR Webinar, May Agenda: Alex Helling, Technical Specialist, STAR Communities Mary Pat Baldauf, Sustainability Facilitator, City of Columbia, SC Gloria Saeed, Director of Community Development, City of Columbia, SC James M. McQuilla, Executive Director, Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Note: Due to the number of participants, the audience will be muted. Please submit questions via comment box.
3 STAR Communities is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works to evaluate, improve, and certify sustainable communities in the U.S. We administer the STAR Community Rating System TM, the nation s leading framework and certification program for measuring local sustainability. We help cities and counties achieve a healthy environment, a strong economy, and well being for their residents.
4 COMMON FRAMEWORK. STANDARD METRICS.
5 STAR FRAMEWORK OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES Built Environment Climate & Energy Economy & Jobs Education, Arts, & Community Equity & Empowerment Health & Safety Natural Systems BE-1: Ambient Noise & Light CE-1: Climate Adaptation EJ-1: Business Retention & Development EAC-1: Arts & Culture EE-1: Civic Engagement HS-1: Active Living NS-1: Green Infrastructure BE-2: Community Water Systems CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation EJ-2: Green Market Development EAC-2: Community Cohesion EE-2: Civil & Human Rights HS-2: Community Health NS-2: Biodiversity & Invasive Species BE-3: Compact & Complete Communities CE-3: Greening the Energy Supply EJ-3: Local Economy EAC-3: Educational Opportunity & Attainment EE-3: Environmental Justice HS-3: Emergency Management & Response NS-3: Natural Resource Protection BE-4: Housing Affordability CE-4: Energy Efficiency EJ-4: Quality Jobs & Living Wages EAC-4: Historic Preservation EE-4: Equitable Services & Access HS-4: Food Access & Nutrition NS-4: Outdoor Air Quality BE-5: Infill & Redevelopment CE-5: Water Efficiency EJ-5: Targeted Industry Development EAC-5: Social & Cultural Diversity EE-5: Human Services HS-5: Health Systems NS-5: Water in the Environment BE-6: Public Parkland CE-6: Local Government GHG & Resource Footprint EJ-6: Workforce Readiness EAC-6: Aging in the Community EE-6: Poverty Prevention & Alleviation HS-6: Hazard Mitigation NS-6: Working Lands BE-7: Transportation Choices CE-7: Waste Minimization HS-7: Safe Communities
6 COMMUNITY LEVEL OUTCOMES Outcomes are community-scale results: the measureable aim or purpose of each Objective Each Objective has between 1 and 4 Outcomes Outcomes are the quantitative measurement of an Objective An Outcome may have multiple parts or options Measured using: Trend Lines that capture progress over time Thresholds that establish a specific limit above or below which the community would receive full credit
7 LOCAL ACTIONS Actions are the steps you take to achieve the Outcomes. STAR has 9 Action Types: PREPARATORY ACTIONS Education and Outreach Plan Development Policy and Code Adjustment Partnerships and Collaboration Practice Improvements Inventory, Assessment or Survey IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS Programs and Services Facility and Infrastructure Improvement Enforcement and Incentives
8 72 STAR CERTIFIED 180+ COMMUNITIES STAR-certified communities Communities that have actively engaged in STAR programs
9 APPLYING THE STAR FRAMEWORK SET GOALS: Planning & Policy Making MEASURE PROGRESS: Performance Management IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNITY Alignment and Integration Annual Reporting STAR Certified Post-Certification Services Leading STAR Community Indicators Leadership Program DIY Reporting
10 publications-case-studies// Operationalizing STAR Results
11 Building Community: it s all connected
12 STAR FRAMEWORK OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES Built Environment Climate & Energy Economy & Jobs Education, Arts, & Community Equity & Empowerment Health & Safety Natural Systems BE-1: Ambient Noise & Light CE-1: Climate Adaptation EJ-1: Business Retention & Development EAC-1: Arts & Culture EE-1: Civic Engagement HS-1: Active Living NS-1: Green Infrastructure BE-2: Community Water Systems CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation EJ-2: Green Market Development EAC-2: Community Cohesion EE-2: Civil & Human Rights HS-2: Community Health NS-2: Biodiversity & Invasive Species BE-3: Compact & Complete Communities CE-3: Greening the Energy Supply EJ-3: Local Economy EAC-3: Educational Opportunity & Attainment EE-3: Environmental Justice HS-3: Emergency Management & Response NS-3: Natural Resource Protection BE-4: Housing Affordability CE-4: Energy Efficiency EJ-4: Quality Jobs & Living Wages EAC-4: Historic Preservation EE-4: Equitable Services & Access HS-4: Food Access & Nutrition NS-4: Outdoor Air Quality BE-5: Infill & Redevelopment CE-5: Water Efficiency EJ-5: Targeted Industry Development EAC-5: Social & Cultural Diversity EE-5: Human Services HS-5: Health Systems NS-5: Water in the Environment BE-6: Public Parkland CE-6: Local Government GHG & Resource Footprint EJ-6: Workforce Readiness EAC-6: Aging in the Community EE-6: Poverty Prevention & Alleviation HS-6: Hazard Mitigation NS-6: Working Lands BE-7: Transportation Choices CE-7: Waste Minimization HS-7: Safe Communities
13 MEASURING COMMUNITY: EAC-2: COMMUNITY COHESION GOALS Example: Education, Arts & Community BROAD SUSTAINABILITY THEMES WITH COMMUNITY-LEVEL ASPIRATIONS OBJECTIVES Example: Community Cohesion SUBCATEGORIES THAT MOVE THE COMMUNITY TOWARD THE GOAL OUTCOME MEASURES Example: Demonstrate at least 75% of residents live within 1 mile of a community venue that is open to the public and offers free services/events ACTION MEASURES Example: Establish a department with staff assigned to work as liaisons with specific neighborhoods
14 MEASURING COMMUNITY: EAC-5: SOCIAL & CULTURAL DIVERSITY GOALS Example: Education, Arts & Community BROAD SUSTAINABILITY THEMES WITH COMMUNITY-LEVEL ASPIRATIONS OBJECTIVES Example: Social & Cultural Diversity SUBCATEGORIES THAT MOVE THE COMMUNITY TOWARD THE GOAL OUTCOME MEASURES Example: Demonstrate that public events celebrating social and cultural diversity are held in the community ACTION MEASURES Example: Establish a formal committee to advise the local government on social and cultural issues
15 MEASURING COMMUNITY: EE-1: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GOALS Example: Equity & Empowerment BROAD SUSTAINABILITY THEMES WITH COMMUNITY-LEVEL ASPIRATIONS OBJECTIVES Example: Civic Engagement SUBCATEGORIES THAT MOVE THE COMMUNITY TOWARD THE GOAL OUTCOME MEASURES Example: Demonstrate that 51% of more of residents believe they are able to have a positive impact on their community ACTION MEASURES Example: Provide capacity building and leadership programs to cultivate and support community leaders and groups
16 STAR FRAMEWORK OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES Built Environment Climate & Energy Economy & Jobs Education, Arts, & Community Equity & Empowerment Health & Safety Natural Systems BE-1: Ambient Noise & Light CE-1: Climate Adaptation EJ-1: Business Retention & Development EAC-1: Arts & Culture EE-1: Civic Engagement HS-1: Active Living NS-1: Green Infrastructure BE-2: Community Water Systems CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation EJ-2: Green Market Development EAC-2: Community Cohesion EE-2: Civil & Human Rights HS-2: Community Health NS-2: Biodiversity & Invasive Species BE-3: Compact & Complete Communities CE-3: Greening the Energy Supply EJ-3: Local Economy EAC-3: Educational Opportunity & Attainment EE-3: Environmental Justice HS-3: Emergency Management & Response NS-3: Natural Resource Protection BE-4: Housing Affordability CE-4: Energy Efficiency EJ-4: Quality Jobs & Living Wages EAC-4: Historic Preservation EE-4: Equitable Services & Access HS-4: Food Access & Nutrition NS-4: Outdoor Air Quality BE-5: Infill & Redevelopment CE-5: Water Efficiency EJ-5: Targeted Industry Development EAC-5: Social & Cultural Diversity EE-5: Human Services HS-5: Health Systems NS-5: Water in the Environment BE-6: Public Parkland CE-6: Local Government GHG & Resource Footprint EJ-6: Workforce Readiness EAC-6: Aging in the Community EE-6: Poverty Prevention & Alleviation HS-6: Hazard Mitigation NS-6: Working Lands BE-7: Transportation Choices CE-7: Waste Minimization HS-7: Safe Communities
17 MEASURING COMMUNITY: HS-4: FOOD ACCESS & NUTRITION GOALS Example: Health & Safety BROAD SUSTAINABILITY THEMES WITH COMMUNITY-LEVEL ASPIRATIONS OBJECTIVES Example: Food Access & Nutrition SUBCATEGORIES THAT MOVE THE COMMUNITY TOWARD THE GOAL OUTCOME MEASURES Example: Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the percentage of people who are food secure ACTION MEASURES Example: Adopt zoning or regulations that allow farmer s markets, community gardens, and other forms of urban ag that promote increased food access
18 MEASURING COMMUNITY: BE-4: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY GOALS Example: Built Environment BROAD SUSTAINABILITY THEMES WITH COMMUNITY-LEVEL ASPIRATIONS OBJECTIVES Example: Housing Affordability SUBCATEGORIES THAT MOVE THE COMMUNITY TOWARD THE GOAL OUTCOME MEASURES Example: Demonstrate that there are at least 80% of Census block groups where a household earning AMI would spend less than 45% on housing and transportation combined ACTION MEASURES Example: When new public transit or other major infrastructure investments are planned, analyze the likelihood and extent to which housing costs are anticipated to increase so that appropriate strategies can be developed to preserve and create long-term affordable housing
19 MEASURING COMMUNITY: HS-7: SAFE COMMUNITIES GOALS Example: Health & Safety BROAD SUSTAINABILITY THEMES WITH COMMUNITY-LEVEL ASPIRATIONS OBJECTIVES Example: Safe Communities SUBCATEGORIES THAT MOVE THE COMMUNITY TOWARD THE GOAL OUTCOME MEASURES Example: Demonstrate that the average crime rates for the past 3 years are below national thresholds ACTION MEASURES Example: Integrate community policing and procedural justice into police department operations to support and build trust within the community
20 STAR FRAMEWORK OF GOALS & OBJECTIVES Built Environment Climate & Energy Economy & Jobs Education, Arts, & Community Equity & Empowerment Health & Safety Natural Systems BE-1: Ambient Noise & Light CE-1: Climate Adaptation EJ-1: Business Retention & Development EAC-1: Arts & Culture EE-1: Civic Engagement HS-1: Active Living NS-1: Green Infrastructure BE-2: Community Water Systems CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation EJ-2: Green Market Development EAC-2: Community Cohesion EE-2: Civil & Human Rights HS-2: Community Health NS-2: Biodiversity & Invasive Species BE-3: Compact & Complete Communities CE-3: Greening the Energy Supply EJ-3: Local Economy EAC-3: Educational Opportunity & Attainment EE-3: Environmental Justice HS-3: Emergency Management & Response NS-3: Natural Resource Protection BE-4: Housing Affordability CE-4: Energy Efficiency EJ-4: Quality Jobs & Living Wages EAC-4: Historic Preservation EE-4: Equitable Services & Access HS-4: Food Access & Nutrition NS-4: Outdoor Air Quality BE-5: Infill & Redevelopment CE-5: Water Efficiency EJ-5: Targeted Industry Development EAC-5: Social & Cultural Diversity EE-5: Human Services HS-5: Health Systems NS-5: Water in the Environment BE-6: Public Parkland CE-6: Local Government GHG & Resource Footprint EJ-6: Workforce Readiness EAC-6: Aging in the Community EE-6: Poverty Prevention & Alleviation HS-6: Hazard Mitigation NS-6: Working Lands BE-7: Transportation Choices CE-7: Waste Minimization HS-7: Safe Communities
21 Thank You! Alex Helling, Technical Specialist (202) CONTACT US: STAR Communities c/o U.S. Green Building Council 2101 L Street NW #500 Washington, DC
22 STAR CERTIFICATION JOURNEY: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
23 Population 133,358 State s capital & second largest city Council-administrator form of government Seven member council: Four district members, two at-large + mayor Early adapter to sustainability and climate action Home to Fort Jackson, the US Army s largest and most active Initial Entry Training Center Home to ten colleges and universities, including the University of South Carolina (USC), whose Moore School of Business is ranked as U.S. New & World Report s top undergraduate international business program for 18 consecutive years In the past 12 years, downtown Columbia has received around two billion dollars of new private investments
24 EARLY ADAPTER OF SUSTAINABILITY 2006: Mayor signed US Conference of Mayors Climate Action Plan 2007: City Council created Climate Protection Action Campaign/Committee 2008: Hired Sustainability Facilitator, Adopted City Action Plan AND CLIMATE ACTION
25 INTRODUCTION TO STAR Community Development Director inquired about City s sustainability program Grantee used STAR Certification for determination Folder from City Manager Researched STAR, interviewed like-sized STAR Communities for pros and cons Pitched to Public Works Director
26 BENEFITS OF STAR FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA Common framework for sustainability Standard set of metrics and data-driven approach to assessing sustainability Leverage strategic partnerships Establish a baseline for Columbia Re-energize sustainability efforts Bring new people to the table
27 INITIAL STAR COMMUNITIES PLAN Hire an intern to conduct the research Start with Leading Indicators Gauge how many points we already have from ongoing programs Come back to CPAC with a report and recommendations on how to proceed
28 QUICK START GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT Two-day in-person workshop for local staff, partners Dedicated STAR Communities liaison to provide technical assistance throughout the year One year Full Access subscription to STAR tools and services, including reporting and certification tools Verification of the community s submission to receive an official STAR certification Recognition as a national sustainability leader Sponsored by Siemens Corporation
29 TIMELINE July 2015: Presented STAR to CPAC for recommendation to City management August 2015: Hired first STAR intern November 2016: Applied for QuickSTARt grant December 2016: Awarded QuickSTARt grant January 2017: Meeting with STAR staff re: QuickSTARt process February-March 2017: Devised lists, recruited members for QuickSTARt April 2017: Two-day QuickSTARt workshop May 2017: Hired second STAR intern, began research in earnest September 2017: Submitted initial report October 2017: Received feedback from STAR Communities November 2017: Submitted final report December 2017: Received three-star certification, presented to City Council, celebrated
30 CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED Establishing intern as key contact Engaging others to report in a timely manner Reluctance of some community organizations, even staff, to share information Counting our points before we got them
31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Mary Pat Baldauf Sustainability Facilitator (803)
32 City of Columbia Community Development Department Prepared by C. Clark 32
33 Mission Statement The Community Development Department mission is to improve the quality of life for Columbia's citizens by providing economic, housing and social opportunities. Prepared by C. Clark 33
34 Equity & Empowerment Civic Engagement EE-1 Action 5 -Partnerships & Collaboration (CCN) Equitable Services & Access EE-4 Action 10 -Programs & Services (CDBG) Prepared by C. Clark 34
35 Equity & Empowerment Human Services EE-5 Action 2 -Plan Development (CD Action Plan) Poverty Prevention & Alleviation EE-6 Action 1 - Plan Development (Con. Plan) EE-6 Action 1 - Programs & Services (CHA) & Financial Literacy EE-6 Action 5 & Action 8 Prepared by C. Clark 35
36 Education, Arts & Community Community Cohesion EAC-2 - Inventory, Assessment/Survey (CCN) EAC-2 Action 2 - Partnerships & Collaboration (CCN) EAC-2 Actions 5-7 Prepared by C. Clark 36
37 Education, Arts & Community Community Cohesion (Programs & Services) EAC-2 - Practice Improvements (CD & CCN) EAC 2 Action 8 - Programs & Services (CCN/NNO/Comm. Gardens) EAC 2 Action 9 Prepared by C. Clark 37
38 The End! Prepared by C. Clark 38
39 1964 to the Present GREATER COLUMBIA COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL Presented by: James McQuilla, Executive Director
40 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Formed in 1964 to calm racial tensions in the Midlands (born out of the Committee of 50, a biracial advisory group designed to promote interracial understanding and ease the transition towards an integrated society. Founders: Columbia Mayor Lester Bates Then City Councilman Hyman Rubin, Sr. Businessman William Lyles, Sr. USC President Thomas Jones Attorney Lincoln C. Jenkins Dr. I. DeQuincey Newman
41 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Lester Bates Hyman Rubin, Sr. William Lyles, Sr.
42 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Thomas Jones Lincoln C. Jenkins Dr. I DeQuincey Newman
43 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Our Goals: To improve racial, ethnic and community relations. To serve in an advisory capacity to community leaders and government officials on divisive issues with the purpose of finding resolutions which lead to improving the quality of life for all.
44 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council What We Believe: Diversity and Inclusion/One Columbia STOP IT (Solutions To Our Problems Involve Toughness) POTS (Part Of The Solution) PANS (Provide A New Solution) Social Progress through Collaboration
45 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council CRC Projects and Programs PACE (Preparation, Arts, Civility, Education) FBI (Faith-Based Initiative) Fair Housing Program Hot Topics Coalition of Columbia Communities
46 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Our Goal: To seek common ground among legislators, city and county council members, social action organizations and diverse communities to ensure respect and tolerance so that the Midlands will become a better place to live, work, play and do business.
47 Greater Columbia Community Relations Council Contact us ( ) Donate ( We are a 501 (c) 3) Volunteer Participate THANK YOU!!!
48 QUESTIONS? David Abell, Program Coordinator (202) CONTACT US: STAR Communities c/o U.S. Green Building Council 2101 L Street NW #500 Washington, DC
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