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Sustainability April 6, 2018

City and County of Broomfield

AGENDA

Objectives

Residents will understand and get a glimpse of

• the brief history and definitions of

sustainability

• What renewable resources are
• What Broomfield is Doing Now and Future
• What Residential and regional partnerships are

happening

• Interesting Ideas around the globe
• What inspires them and get direction on where

they would like BF to go as a municipality and with residents.

• A systems-based approach that

incorporates many elements to avoid narrowly focused decision-making, wasted resources, missed opportunities, and reduced overall health and quality of life for

• communities. Sustainable community

development works to integrate the following:

COLORADO STATE DEFINES SUSTAINABILITY AS:

Land use Sound fiscal planning Transportation and mobility Economic development and downtown revitalization Affordable housing Historic and Cultural Preservation Public health and human services Educational opportunities and job training Natural resource conservation Job creation Environmental quality Food systems and policy Energy efficiency and renewables Community identity and sense

• f place

Natural hazards and mitigation

COLORADO STATE and CCOB

CCOB defines sustainability as the long-term social, economic and environmental health of our

• society. A sustainable culture

thrives without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Sustainability

…interrelated and must be addressed in a holistic way. Broomfield’s future is inextricably linked to that of the region, state, nation, and world.

Sustainability is…

Renewables are no longer “alternative energy.” Solar power is competitive with fossil electricity in more and more places every year—watch China, India, and Chile in 2018. We will see what the future holds with tariffs

RENEWABLES ARE ENERGY

Renewable Sources

• Alcohol – can be used to generate bio fuel
• Water – serves as a drinking source but also as a

hydropower necessity

• Methane gas – when methane occurs naturally in an

environment (such as in manure) it can generate biogas

• Natural oils (palm oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil and

soybean oil) can all be used to make biodiesel

• Thermal generation – such as solar thermal or

geothermal heat pumps

RENEWABLE RESOURCES INCLUDE

Important questions to keep in mind throughout this presentation are…

• 1. What is government’s role in this?
• 2. What is my role in this endeavor?

3.What is my HOA willing to adopt?

• 4. Who are my allies and where and

with whom can we partner within the city,region,nation, and globe?

CONSIDERATIONS

Provide parameters to protect health and safety of citizens, wildlife and the environment .

Protection of People, wildlife and Environment

Environmental Stewardship

OPEN SPACE

Policies that encourage and support the protection of wildlife and plan habitat ○ Co-existence with wildlife policy - inform citizens how to co-exist with wildlife ○ Prairie Dog conservation and management plan ○ Coyote policy ○ Natural resources evaluation for development both public and private Goal for 40% of Community in public or private parks and open space ○ Broomfield currently has 34.2% of community in public parks and open space, which equals 8,228 acres ○ Broomfield has 5.8% or 1,389 acres remaining

Environmental Sustainability

ENERGY Participating in XCEL Renewable Energy Program, which allows a renewable credit to be applied to one’s bill to save on natural gas rates

• the first enrollment

period is scheduled for April 9th and will extend 8 weeks - for more information contact: dallen@broomfield.org

• Broomfield government

buildings energy usage is almost 30% less than buildings of the same size and vintage.

CCOB BUILDINGS’ ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Colorado law (C.R.S. 38-30-168) addresses the authority

• f HOAs to regulate the installation and use of “solar

energy devices” which are defined as “. . . a solar collector or other device or a structural design feature of a structure which provides for the collection of sunlight and which comprises part of a system for the conversion

• f the sun’s radiant energy into thermal, chemical,

mechanical or electrical energy.” Solar panels clearly fall within this definition.

COLORADO LAW

HOA’s are not permitted to prohibit the installation of solar panels on a unit or property which is owned by a member of the

• association. Any such prohibition in the

governing documents of an association is void and unenforceable.

COVENANTS AND LAWS

Working with nonprofits, city, volunteers to establish community gardens throughout Broomfield

Community Gardens

TRANSIT/TRANSPORTATION

• Call and Ride Service now Available Everyday in Broomfield
• Bromfield continues to work on Highway 7 Bus Mass Transit with

Boulder, Lafayette, Thornton, Brighton and Erie

• Broomfield Easy Ride Hotline

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303.464.5534, press 1

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https://www.broomfield.org/369/Easy-Ride-Transportation

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https://www.broomfield.org/DocumentCenter/View/24873

• Bustang -

https://www.ridebustang.com/ Routes from Fort Collins/Denver; Colorado Springs/Denver; Glenwood Springs/Denver BUSTANG

• Broomfield has been working to bring north rail across

1-25 to the west at the Northwest Parkway

• Broomfield’s financial priorities for transportation have

been the 120th Flyover & Bond for Dillon Road

• McWhinney will be improving Sheridan and Highway 7 as

part of their development plan

• Mayor Ahrens is your information “go-to” on

transportation and limitations of RTD

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS

Bike and Pedestrian Assessment

Inventory the existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Broomfield Identify deficiencies and missing links Create a tiered bicycle and pedestrian network Identify and prioritize capital projects Set a path to implement Broomfield’s active transportation goals

1.

• TRANSIT AND MOBILITY

The following data were collected to identify missing links and to prioritize capital projects: An online survey and interactive map were used for community input Bike/ped accident histories were mapped Pedestrian demands were modeled based on activity centers Short vehicle trips (1-3 miles) were modeled based on activity centers Safe routes to each school were closely evaluated

BIKE AND PEDESTRIANS

WATER CONSERVATION

Municipal code creates restrictions

• n the amount of single family

homes for the landscape that can be irrigated turf. 60% turf

WATER

Residents can collect rain water

• wn up to 110 gallons or 2-55 rain barrels,

connect up their rain spouts to water

RAIN BARRELS

collects water from showers and laundry and that water is piped to use for toilet flushing the state allows gray water have to have a program to set up the process

GRAY WATER FOR PLUMBING

Colorado is considered a semi arid desert =15 inches of water per year. blue grass needs 30-35 inches of water per year to grow effectively

WATER USAGE FOR SEMI ARRID DESERT

gallons per capita per day represents how much an average person use per day: 2000: 210 per person per day: (toilet flushing-old toilets 5 gallons, now it’s 1.6 gallons per flush

GALLONS PER CAPITA PER DAY

2016: 132 gallons per day due to consciousness house sizes are getting smaller toilets showers, laundry and dishwashing, outdoor irrigation

Park maintenance: 100% coverage central irrigation Watering amounts adjusted by how much precipitation Make changes to watering from the office Shut down irrigation systems remotely from the office

BROOMFIELD PROGRESS

Classes and information offered to residents https://www.broomfield.org/Doc umentCenter/View/25469

GREEN CALENDAR

Water/Wastewater

• Broomfield has a Stormwater Management Program- includes best

management practices, inspection program, regulations, and permitting.

• Water Conservation - This is an ongoing incentive process and

citizens can be rebated: ○ $75 for 1.28 gllon per flush toilets up to a 3 person residence ○ $100 weather based irrigation controllers with rain sensor ○ $2 per high efficiency irrigation nozels ○ See www.BroomfieldRebates.com for more information

Environmental Stewardship

HOW MUCH WATER DO WE NEED

• Broomfield County Extension provides

lawn checks on request to educate residents on proper lawn care

• Broomfield provides free indoor and

irrigation audits for residents and businesses upon request.

GREEN CALENDAR

Environmental Stewardship

Hazardous Waste/zero waste/composting

• Two local hazardous waste drop-off days are offered to Broomfield

residents in May and October

• The Environmental Service Division of the Public Works Department

provides citizens zero waste opportunities at Broomfield Days, July 4th Picnic and National Night Out

• Recycling and composting programs are promoted through B-in-the
• Loop, e-newsletter, the City’s website, and G.R.E.E.N.
• Composting of waste at dog parks is provided
• Broomfield has recycling containers at public buildings, we recycle used

ties to infill synthetic turf, recycled engineered wood fiber is used as playground fill in certain area

• Broomfield has local recycling and educational programs including Kid’s

Earth Day Science Cap, Spring Clean Up, and paper shredding.

BROOMFIELD XERISCAPE

The Plant Select Demonstration Garden at the Broomfield City and County Building includes information regarding the use of irrigation system appropriate to Xeriscape and waterwise plantings

FRONT RANGE LANDSCAPES

• Encourage community participation in environmental stewardship

○ Partnership with Butterfly Pavilion ○ Partnership with Broomfield Open Space Foundation ○ These partnerships are to complete volunteer habitat restoration projects on

• pen space
• Allow Class 1 and 2 E-Bikes, which must abide by same rules as

bicycles

• 34 outreach and education events to discuss wildlife and open

space with citizens

BUTTERFLY PAVILION

We are very fortunate that many of our existing, new, and those yet to come businesses have sustainability as part of the missions, corporate cultures, and

• perations.

For example, the Ball Corporation issues an annual Sustainability report that showcases how they will reduce their carbon footprint, reducing plastic bottle usage in favor of lighter weight reusable metal containers to donating to charitable organizations.

ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

DanoneWave works with farmer partners all over the world to plant non-GMO feed and are committed to sustainable agriculture, water conservation, waste reduction, animal welfare and community engagement. aWhere has been at the heart of agriculture information for the support of sustainable development by working with farmers to achieve better practices and better yields through software and technology.

ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

The Partners Group has chosen to pursue a systematic approach to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors throughout the entire investment cycle, in order to both enhance returns and manage risks. Their ESG and Corporate Responsibility Report describes how they invest responsibly by using ESG factors throughout their investment processes.

ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

HARDSCAPING

FUTURE Immediate Mid Long term

Connect city with energy/utility provider and customers

Future

Future ID Broomfield’s Carbon Footprint could be government buildings and/or government and residential/commercial where are we currently functioning? What is the City’s goal? How do we get there?

Continue to develop city policies that encourage the incorporation of renewable energy into the development and provision of city utility services, energy conservation and productivity, carbon emissions reduction, the design and construction of city transportation projects, and the way in which the city impacts the overall built environment within Broomfield. Working with Utility Company

Form a sustainability committee Understand feasibility of short, medium, and long term goals around sustainability

Start your own community energy project https://www.ukcec.org/start-your-

• wn-community-energy-project

Interesting Ideas

http://www.arwainsirbenfro.cy mru/portfolio-item/theme-4/

Interesting ideas

To coordinate with the State, other City boards and commissions, as well as Universities, regarding energy and environmental issues and innovations.

Regional Partnerships

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC http://energyblog .nationalgeographi c.com/2013/09/17 /10-myths-about-g eothermal-heating

• and-cooling/

10 Myths Busted about geothermal

Pavegen installed a 107-square-foot array in Bird Street to harness and convert the power of footsteps into electricity, which will supply energy for lights and bird sounds in the area. Bluetooth Low-Energy transmitters are also part of this array, so that users can interact with the array via apps. People can see their steps on the energy-harvesting pavement translate into discounts, vouchers, and clean electricity. https://inhabitat.com/pavegen-unveils-worlds-first-e nergy-harvesting-smart-street-in-london/

CIVIC CENTER???? FUTURE DEV’T

GLOBALLY: Sweden recycling https://sweden.se/nature/the-swedish-recycling-revolution/

• The population of

cities is projected to be 66 percent by 2050, which means that world cities will be home to more than six billion people in the coming decades.

• Frankfort, G
• London, E
• Copenhagen
• Amsterdam
• Rotterdam
• Berlin
• Seoul
• Hong Kong
• Madrid
• Singapore

10 most sustainable cities

“Holding the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels” The current emission targets are just a first step, in short, and the Paris signatories hope the world can figure out how to get closer to the 2-degree goal as time goes on.

PARIS ACCORD

Those who come to CCOB could have a sustainability plan along with their development plan round table discussion with private companies and BF on environmental stewardship efforts translates to partnerships

4 Action Steps *Round table with private sector *Building sustainability in civic center project *Energy and environment webpage *Goals for energy, waste, climate for next 25-50 years

MOVING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FORWARD

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