This strategy builds on the longstanding work of various neighborhood programs within Longmont and focuses on expanding these programs to support residents working together to enhance sustainability, resiliency, and quality of life in their neighborhoods.
C-1Expand existing neighborhood programs to enhance sustainability, resiliency, and quality of life
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Continuous
- Implementation
Description
- As of July 2024, 31 Sustainable Opportunities, Lifestyles, and Leadership (SOLL) appointments have been completed by a core group of four volunteers and three staff. The program's cumulative appointment total is 93 appointments completed since 2020. Ninety percent of 2024 survey respondents report starting at least one new sustainable habit as a result of their SOLL appointment.
- The Sustainable Neighborhood Solutions (SNS) program has awarded a total of twelve grants to active neighborhood groups since 2020. Some of the completed projects include an educational tour of water conserving gardens, installation of multiple pollinator gardens, water conserving turf replacement projects, a water barrel education workshop, a curbside composting pilot project, a community visioning charrette, walking tour, and survey, and a neighborhood master plan focusing on sustainable improvements.
- In 2024 the Sustainable Neighborhood Solutions Program grant and Neighborhood Improvement Program grant will be merged and restructured to better allocate resources, further promote sustainable projects in neighborhoods, and remove barriers/confusion in the application process.
- Sustainability topics are included in the annual Neighborhood Leadership Series (NLS) schedule, a training program to develop the capacity of local leaders.
Tasks
What are we doing?
- 12/31/2024
Award sustainability grants to active neighborhood groups through the Sustainable Neighborhood Solutions and Neighborhood Improvement Program
- 12/31/2024
Include a special water conservation educational series in the Neighborhood Leadership Series training program in 2024
A water conservation training series for neighborhoods is included in the NLS schedule in August 2024, including education on sustainability, opportunities, and resources available.
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Related actions
- Implementation (On time)
Climate Action Recommendations ReportEO.5. Community Sustainability Liaison Program - Implementation (On time)
Envision Longmont4.2. Resilient Community and Neighborhoods Partnerships - Implementation (On time)
Beneficial Building Electrification Plan8. Neighborhood and Technical Demonstrations
Summary and contacts
Topic Area
Timeline
Continuous
Initiation period
Responsible organizations
Contact persons
- Zak LanceSustainability CoordinatorSustainability
- Wayne TomacNeighborhood Resource CoordinatorCommunity & Neighborhood Resources
Information updated 18/07/2024
The two programs were restructured to better meet neighborhood group needs in the Spring/Summer of 2024. Two grant applications have been received thus far and are under review.