Partners for the Future: Public Libraries and Local - LibraryWorks.com

“Community sustainability
is a philosophy and
framework for decisionmaking.
The sustainability
process involves
examination of the links
between economic, social,
and environmental issues
as they relate to basic
service provision and new
initiatives. When considered
together, resources can
be leveraged to make
the solutions more cost
effective.”
Community
Sustainability
Plan
City of Boulder, Colorado
www.bouldercolorado.gov
“Multnomah County has a
strong commitment to equity
in its services including
public health, social services,
libraries, and education. All
residents of Multnomah
County have the right to
a sustainable and healthy
environment. By expanding
sustainability’s relevance
to all members of the
community, regardless of
race, ethnicity, income, or
education level, Multnomah
County will be one step closer
to being truly sustainable.”
Multnomah
County
Sustainability Program
Multnomah County, Oregon
www.multco.us/portal/site/
MultnomahCounty
“Livability is the sum of
the factors that add up to
a community’s quality of
life including the built and
natural environments,
economic prosperity,
social sustainability
and equity, educational
opportunity, and cultural,
entertainment, and
recreational possibility.”
Partners for
Livable
Communities
Washington, DC
www.livable.org
Partners for the Future
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Urban Libraries Council