Sustainable or “green” communities aim to create a healthy and just living environment for its citizens by making sure everyone has access to water supply, to government, schools and jobs. It has protected open spaces and trails, has less waste and healthy clean air.
G reen cities adopt land use and transportation planning principles that support mixed use developments, walk able sidewalks, safe bike lanes and disabled accessible areas. Sustainable cities support recreational opportunities and ecological preservation.
Sustainable cities are able to cut citizen spending and facility operation costs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are bad for our health, our environment and our resources. Communities do this through the use of green building design, environmentally friendly products and the use of green vehicles.
Cities that adopt sustainable development or green strategies are likely to attract more businesses, create jobs and entice home buyers who appreciate a clean, upscale and safe environment.
