Durango, Colorado

Durango participated in the Fall 2015 Leadership STAR Community Program. On June 29, 2017, Durango received a 3-STAR Certification.

Report

Built Environment 56.9 / 100

BE-1: Ambient Noise & Light 0.6 / 5

Outcomes 0 / 5

Noise Option A: Demonstrate that daytime ambient noise levels do not exceed 70 dBa in commercial areas OR Option B: Show progress toward locally identified key ambient noise targets	No Credit
Light in the Community Show progress toward locally identified key light targets for light glare and/or light trespass	No Credit
Light in the Night Sky Achieve a sky glow at or below 4 in the Bortle Dark-Sky Scale where the Milky Way is still visible in residential areas	No Credit

Actions 0.6 / 5

Local Action 1 Adopt a community noise policy, ordinance, or regulations as needed based upon a local assessment	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a community light policy, ordinance, or regulations as needed based upon a local assessment	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Educate the public about standards, effects of excessive exposure, and mitigation techniques for ambient noise or ambient light	No Credit
Local Action 4 Create partnerships to address sources of noise and/or light pollution not subject to the local authority	No Credit
Local Action 5 Develop a database of noise complaints and noise measurements (e.g. roads, industrial, outdoor music venues) or of light issues and neighborhoods targeted for improvements	No Credit
Local Action 6 Establish clear lines of authority for enforcement of nuisance noise violations relative to different noise sources	No Credit
Local Action 7 Enforce noise standards during the permitting, design, and construction of new large-scale developments that can significantly increase ambient noise levels	No Credit
Local Action 8 Enforce light standards during the permitting, design, and construction of new large-scale developments that can significantly increase ambient light levels	No Credit
Local Action 9 Establish programs that eliminate existing sources of light pollution coming from municipally-owned entities	No Credit

BE-2: Community Water Systems 12.5 / 15

Outcomes 6.8 / 15

Drinking Water Quality Part 1: Demonstrate that the community is not in violation of EPA’s 5% standard for coliform bacteria in water pipes in the past 3 years AND Part 2: Option A: Demonstrate that the water supplied to residents is not in violation of EPA standards for turbidity and water pathogens in the past 3 years OR Option B: Decrease the amount of all regulated contaminants over time	Full Credit
Secure Water Supply Part 1: Demonstrate that the height of the water table for subsurface aquifers has been stable or rising AND Part 2: Demonstrate that the height of surface waters is within the range to meet expected demand for the next 5 years or is rising	No Credit
Safe Wastewater Management Part 1: Demonstrate that all publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) are in compliance with EPA effluent permits AND Part 2: Demonstrate that existing industrial dischargers are in compliance with EPA permits	No Credit
Safe Stormwater Management National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit(s) have been obtained prior to discharging stormwater	Full Credit

Actions 5.7 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a jurisdiction-wide management plan for both water consumption and disposal that provides a clean and secure water supply for all local uses	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt policies to ensure that the jurisdiction has the authority to enact water conservation measures during periods of drought	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Collaborate with a regional water management group that includes other jurisdictions that share the same water sources	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish water quality monitoring and public reporting systems	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Shift towards a full cost pricing system to ensure that users are paying for the true cost of water	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Create programs to guarantee the provision of water to low-income residents	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Develop and provide water conservation programs to residents, businesses and agricultural water users in order to help ensure that the community is not depleting its water supply	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Manage and upgrade infrastructure to reduce leaks in the system, eliminate contaminants, and achieve other local conservation goals	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Implement at least 3 innovative water infrastructure and facility programs	No Credit
Local Action 10 Upgrade and improve stormwater and wastewater treatment facilities to meet current and foreseeable needs	Full Credit
Local Action 11 Engage in restoration projects for critical water bodies that provide usable water for the jurisdiction or stormwater management assistance	No Credit

BE-3: Compact & Complete Communities 17.9 / 20

Outcomes 10.6 / 20

Density, Destinations, and Transit Demonstrate that each CCC achieves the following thresholds: Residential Density: Average of at least 12 dwelling units per acre within a ¼-mile walk distance of bus or streetcar stops, and within ½-mile walk distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, or ferry terminals Average of at least 7 dwelling units per acre within the rest of the CCC boundary Employment Density: At least 25 jobs per acre Diverse Uses: At least 7 diverse uses present Transit Availability: At least 60 weekday trips and 40 weekend trips	Partial Credit
Walkability Demonstrate that each CCC achieves the following thresholds: 90% of roadways contain sidewalks on both sides 100% of crosswalks are ADA accessible 60% of block faces contain street trees at no more than 40 feet intervals 70% of roadways are designed for a travel speed of no more than 25 mph Minimum intersection density of 90 intersections per square mile	Partial Credit
Design Demonstrate that each CCC achieves the following thresholds: 80% of front building setbacks along primarily single-family residential blocks are not more than 25 feet from the property line 80% of front building setbacks along primarily commercial blocks are not more than 10 feet from the property line 40% of primarily commercial blocks have ground floor street frontages free from blank walls and loading docks, and do not have structured or surface parking as the principal land use along the street	Partial Credit
Affordable Housing Demonstrate that each CCC achieves at least 2 of the following thresholds: 10% of total residential units are affordable 10% of residential units built or substantially rehabilitated within the last 3 years are dedicated as subsidized affordable housing Some of the dedicated long-term affordable housing are deeply subsidized or deeply affordable for very- and extremely low income households	Partial Credit

Actions 7.3 / 20

Local Action 1 Demonstrate that the comprehensive plan supports compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Identify areas appropriate for compact, mixed-use development on the community's official future land use map	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt regulatory strategies that permit or incentivize increased residential and employment densities and diverse uses in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Require walkability standards for new development that include sidewalks on both sides of roadways, street trees, ADA accessible crosswalks, roadways designed for maximum travel speeds of 25 mph, and maximum block lengths in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Require build-to lines for commercial and residential structures in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Adopt advanced parking strategies in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	No Credit
Local Action 7 Require, incentivize, or subsidize creation of affordable housing in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Establish a design review board, neighborhood commission, or similar appointed citizen body that provides comments on proposed development projects	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Implement programs to preserve and maintain existing subsidized and unsubsidized affordable housing in transit-served areas, compact and mixed-use areas, and areas with rapidly-rising housing costs	No Credit
Local Action 10 Increase the percentage of households with access to transit	Full Credit

BE-4: Housing Affordability 2.2 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Housing and Transportation Costs Part 1: Demonstrate that there are at least 80% of Census block groups where a household earning the Area Median Income (AMI) would spend less than 45% on housing and transportation combined AND Part 2: Demonstrate that there are at least 60% of Census block groups where a household earning 80% AMI would spend less than 45% on housing and transportation combined	No Credit
Affordable Housing Production Option A: Achieve targets for creation of new affordable housing identified in a locally-adopted comprehensive housing strategy OR Option B: Demonstrate that 10% of residential units built or substantially rehabilitated in the past 3 years in the community’s Compact & Complete Centers (CCCs) are dedicated as subsidized affordable housing	No Credit
Affordable Housing Preservation Demonstrate no more than 5% loss of subsidized affordable housing units due to expiring subsidies in the past 3 years	No Credit

Actions 2.2 / 15

Local Action 1 Develop a comprehensive housing strategy	No Credit
Local Action 2 Analyze transit access and transportation costs for neighborhoods with housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households	No Credit
Local Action 3 When new transit or other major infrastructure investments are planned, analyze the likelihood and extent to which housing costs are anticipated to increase in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods so that appropriate strategies can be developed to preserve and create long-term affordable housing	No Credit
Local Action 4 Use regulatory and design strategies to encourage compatible infill and redevelopment with a mix of housing types in neighborhoods close to employment centers, commercial areas, and where transit or transportation alternatives exist	No Credit
Local Action 5 Require, incentivize, or subsidize creation of affordable housing in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Collaborate with other jurisdictions to address affordable housing and location efficiency needs in the region	No Credit
Local Action 7 Partner with nonprofit organizations to provide education, counseling, and financial assistance to homebuyers or renters	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Implement programs to preserve and maintain existing subsidized and unsubsidized affordable housing in transit-served areas, compact and mixed-use areas, and areas with rapidly-rising housing costs	No Credit
Local Action 9 Work with private employers to provide live-near-your-work or employer-assisted housing financial incentives	No Credit

BE-5: Infill & Redevelopment 0 / 10

Outcomes 0 / 10

Infill Development Option A: Increase the percentage of new development in locally-designated infill and redevelopment areas OR Option B: Increase the percentage of new development located on infill sites that were previously developed, brownfield, and/or greyfield sites	No Credit
Existing Infrastructure Demonstrate that at least 75% of new housing units in the past 3 years utilized existing water and sewer mains and did not require extending or widening public roadways	No Credit

Actions 0 / 10

Local Action 1 Develop an inventory of infill, previously developed, brownfield, or greyfield sites of greatest priority and potential for development or redevelopment	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a policy commitment to limited or no expansion of physical jurisdiction boundaries or extension of urban services	No Credit
Local Action 3 Use regulatory and design strategies to encourage compatible infill and redevelopment with a mix of housing types in neighborhoods close to employment centers, commercial areas, and where transit or transportation alternatives exist	No Credit
Local Action 4 Educate residents and community groups about the importance of infill and redevelopment, brownfield assessment findings, and design strategies for compatible neighborhood development	No Credit
Local Action 5 Collaborate with state and federal authorities to advance brownfields cleanup	No Credit
Local Action 6 Establish a program to provide information and assistance to owners, potential buyers, and developers regarding brownfield assessments, redevelopment strategies, and available resources	No Credit
Local Action 7 Support temporary, creative neighborhood uses for vacant properties and greyfields	No Credit
Local Action 8 Provide financial incentives to encourage infill and redevelopment	No Credit
Local Action 9 Perform proactive zoning enforcement and vacant lot cleanup or maintenance to improve the attractiveness of a redevelopment or blighted area and to deter crime	No Credit
Local Action 10 Target local infrastructure improvements to revitalize redevelopment or blighted areas and catalyze private reinvestment	No Credit

BE-6: Public Spaces 14.2 / 15

Outcomes 7.7 / 15

Acreage Provide ample parkland based on population density as follows: High: 6.8 acres per 1,000 residents Intermediate-High: 7.3 acres per 1,000 residents Intermediate-Low: 13.5 acres per 1,000 residents Low: 20.3 acres per 1,000 residents	Full Credit
Proximity Demonstrate that housing units in the community are located within a ½-mile walk distance of a public space or park based on population density as follows: High or Intermediate-High: 85% Intermediate-Low or Low: 70%	No Credit
Connectivity Demonstrate that 90% of households are located within 3 miles of an off-road trail	Full Credit
Use and Satisfaction Option A: Demonstrate that 66% or more of surveyed residents visit a park at least once a year OR Option B: Demonstrate that 66% or more of surveyed residents respond favorably regarding the quality of the community’s public space and park system	No Credit

Actions 6.5 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a parks and/or open space plan that promotes a community-wide network of public spaces that provide recreational, transportation, and environmental benefits	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Conduct a study regarding the economic impact of parks and public spaces on the local economy to understand their contributions to community satisfaction and tourism	No Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt regulatory strategies or development incentives to create, maintain, and connect parks and public spaces	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Adopt design guidelines for new public spaces and improvements to existing facilities to strengthen environmental benefits and provide visitor amenities	No Credit
Local Action 5 Participate in a local or regional alliance working to improve and expand the community-based or regional park system	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Create an advisory board to regularly receive feedback from residents and organizations regarding planning, decision-making, and other issues affecting the quality and availability of parks and public spaces	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Host or partner with a volunteer program to support parks and public space maintenance	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Provide assistance for low-income users to access and use parks and public spaces through subsidy, scholarships, and discounts	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Host programs and events in parks and public spaces that bring the community together and encourage physical activity	Full Credit
Local Action 10 Consistently invest sufficient capital and operational funding to create and maintain parks and public spaces	Full Credit

BE-7: Transportation Choices 9.5 / 20

Outcomes 3.5 / 20

Mode Split Achieve the following thresholds for journey-to-work trips: Drive alone maximum: 60% Bike + Walk + Transit minimum: 25% Bike + Walk minimum: 5%	No Credit
Transportation Affordability Show that at least 50% of households in the jurisdiction are estimated to spend less than 15% of income on transportation costs	No Credit
Transportation Safety Demonstrate that pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities are making incremental progress towards zero fatalities by 2040, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000	Full Credit

Actions 6 / 20

Local Action 1 Adopt a bicycle and/or pedestrian master plan that prioritizes future projects to improve safety and access to non-motorized transportation	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a complete streets policy that addresses all users, applies to all projects with limited exceptions, and includes specific next steps for implementation	No Credit
Local Action 3 Subdivision and other development regulations require walkability standards that encourage walking and enhance safety	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Local government offers employee incentives to encourage commuting by modes other than single-occupancy vehicles	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Implement at least 2 types of focused enforcement programs to ensure pedestrian, bicycle, and motorist safety	No Credit
Local Action 6 Increase the percentage of households with access to transit	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Increase the mileage of sidewalks, particularly on arterial or collector roads that connect people with destinations	No Credit
Local Action 8 Increase the mileage of striped or buffered bicycle lanes, cycle-tracks, parallel off-street paths and/or other dedicated facilities	No Credit
Local Action 9 Establish or support a community-wide public bike share program	No Credit
Local Action 10 Construct or retrofit transportation infrastructure to meet standards in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)	Full Credit

Climate & Energy 28.7 / 100

CE-1: Climate Adaptation 0 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Vulnerability Reduction Demonstrate a measurable reduction in vulnerability in each of the 4 core areas identified locally (Partial credit available)

No Credit

Actions 0 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a climate change adaptation plan	No Credit
Local Action 2 Require that internal decisions by local government departments use the most current climate science and that staff monitor climate change impacts	No Credit
Local Action 3 Develop a committee that includes climate scientists, adjacent jurisdictions, regional coalitions, state and federal agencies, and/or non-governmental organizations for the purpose of understanding and addressing shared vulnerabilities	No Credit
Local Action 4 Create an education and outreach campaign to engage citizens and businesses in climate change vulnerability reduction efforts	No Credit
Local Action 5 Adopt zoning code, building code, or other legally binding regulations that address future climate change threats	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create or enhance programs and services that specifically help address climate change threats	No Credit
Local Action 7 Enforce regulations or offer incentives to encourage residents and businesses to shift behaviors to prepare for future climate change impacts	No Credit
Local Action 8 Improve facilities throughout the community to be better prepared for climate change threats	No Credit

CE-2: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation 8.9 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

No Credit

Actions 8.9 / 20

Local Action 1 Adopt a climate action plan designed to reduce GHG emissions throughout the jurisdiction	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Require GHG emissions to be considered in broader local government planning processes and decision-making	No Credit
Local Action 3 Create an education and outreach campaign to engage citizens and businesses in GHG reduction efforts	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish a climate change advisory group to engage diverse community stakeholders in identifying and implementing GHG reduction strategies	No Credit
Local Action 5 Modify local government operations and facilities in order to reduce GHG emissions and serve as a leader in the community	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Adopt energy efficiency regulations for buildings within the jurisdiction	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Create incentives to improve opportunities for distributed generation of energy	No Credit
Local Action 8 Implement specific programs and services or create facility upgrades that transition the community towards the use of alternatives modes of transportation and low-emissions vehicles	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Implement specific programs and services or create facility upgrades that reduce waste in the community	Full Credit

CE-3: Greening the Energy Supply 4.1 / 15

Outcomes 0.8 / 15

Green Vehicles Part 1: Demonstrate increased ownership of alternative fuel vehicles by residents over time AND Part 2: Demonstrate increased ownership of fuel-efficient vehicles by residents over time	No Credit
Electrical Energy Supply Demonstrate that the community receives a portion of its overall energy supply from renewable energy sources	Partial Credit

Actions 3.3 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a community-wide plan that includes a comprehensive programmatic and policy approach to shift the community towards alternative fuels and renewable energy sources, especially for non-transportation uses	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Create a policy to ensure that the local government's transportation and non-transportation energy supplies increasingly come from renewable and alternative sources	No Credit
Local Action 3 Remove zoning, height, and other regulatory restrictions on the development of small-scale renewable energy installations and alternative fueling systems	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish partnerships with critical energy providers and consumers to match renewable energy sources with community energy needs	No Credit
Local Action 5 Adopt a renewable energy or alternative fuel targets for locally owned facilities and vehicles	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create incentive programs to support the development of renewable and alternative fuel infrastructure	No Credit
Local Action 7 Use a feed-in tariff or other financial mechanisms to increase the mix of renewable energy sources supplied to residents	No Credit
Local Action 8 Run a net-metering program that encourages the development of small scale renewable energy sources	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Work with state and regional partners to electrify truck stops to reduce idling and unnecessary emissions	No Credit
Local Action 10 Install electric vehicle charging stations	Full Credit
Local Action 11 Build the necessary distribution infrastructure to support further investment in renewable energy sources	No Credit

CE-4: Industrial Sector Resource Efficiency 0 / 10

Outcomes 0 / 10

Energy Efficiency Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in the energy use of industrial sector operations	No Credit
Water Efficiency Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in the water use of industrial sector operations	No Credit

Actions 0 / 10

Local Action 1 Adopt a plan designed to improve the resource efficiency of the community's industrial sector	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt policies that promote shifts to improved data collection	No Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt regulations or codes that promote the industrial sector to reduce energy and water use	No Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with organizations to encourage the collection and reporting of energy and water use data from the industrial sector	No Credit
Local Action 5 Work collaboratively with local industrial sector leaders to set local targets and strategies to reduce energy and water use	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create training and educational opportunities for industrial sector employees to learn about current best practices and techniques for reducing energy and water use	No Credit
Local Action 7 Administer programs that support the industrial sector's transition to less energy and water intensive practices	No Credit
Local Action 8 Create financial incentives or industry-focused challenges to encourage companies to reduce the intensity of their resource consumption	No Credit
Local Action 9 Develop the necessary infrastructure for industries to transition to less resource intensive practices	No Credit

CE-5: Resource Efficient Buildings 4 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Energy Efficiency Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in the energy use intensity of the community’s building stock	No Credit
Water Efficiency Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in the water use intensity of the community’s building stock	No Credit
Green-Certified Building Stock Part 1: Increase over time the percentage of non-residential buildings achieving certification in STAR-qualifying comprehensive green building programs AND Part 2: Increase over time the percentage of residential units achieving certification in STAR-qualifying comprehensive green building programs	No Credit

Actions 4 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a building energy efficiency plan to improve the energy and water efficiency of commercial, residential, and institutional buildings in the community	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt or upgrade building codes to ensure that new and renovated buildings are more water and energy efficient	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt an energy and water use information disclosure ordinance requiring energy and water users to disclose consumption levels	No Credit
Local Action 4 Create an education and outreach campaign or challenge to engage citizens and businesses in energy and water efficiency efforts	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Establish a committee to provide recommendations on policies related to resource efficiency in buildings OR integrate this role into the work of existing committees	No Credit
Local Action 6 Work with the local utilities to improve energy efficiency programs and increase sub-metering throughout the community	No Credit
Local Action 7 Train inspectors to enforce water and energy efficiency standards in adopted building codes	No Credit
Local Action 8 Create incentives to encourage the construction of energy and water efficient certified buildings	No Credit
Local Action 9 Create a program to help homeowners and renters upgrade to more energy and water efficient homes	Full Credit
Local Action 10 Renovate local government buildings to improve energy and water use efficiency	No Credit

CE-6: Resource Efficient Public Infrastructure 7 / 10

Outcomes 7 / 10

Energy Efficiency Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in energy use by selected public infrastructure [Partial credit available]	Partial Credit
Water Efficiency Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 in water use by selected public infrastructure [Partial credit available]	No Credit

Actions 0 / 10

Local Action 1 Develop targeted strategies to improve the resource efficiency of public infrastructure systems	No Credit
Local Action 2 Require public infrastructure managers to consider thorough energy and water consumption implications when designing and installing new infrastructure components	No Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt codes or design standards for new public infrastructure that will increase energy and water efficiency	No Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with state or regional entities that own or operate infrastructure within the jurisdiction to develop strategies to reduce energy and water usage	No Credit
Local Action 5 Engage public works and infrastructure managers in voluntary GHG reporting	No Credit
Local Action 6 Develop training programs for infrastructure operators on energy and water efficiency techniques	No Credit
Local Action 7 Make specific upgrades to infrastructure systems that will increase energy and water efficiency	No Credit
Local Action 8 Increase sub-metering from specific infrastructure systems to collect better information on energy and water use	No Credit

CE-7: Waste Minimization 4.7 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Total Solid Waste Demonstrate incremental progress towards achieving a 100% reduction by 2050 in total solid waste generated within in the jurisdiction that is disposed of via landfill, waste-to-energy facility, or incinerator

No Credit

Actions 4.7 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a waste management plan that identifies the community's greatest sources of waste, sets formal waste reduction targets and establishes actions to help reach the community's waste reduction aims	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt specific product bans that will significantly advance progress towards waste reduction goals	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Create a public education campaign or a focused outreach effort to inform residents and businesses of their roles in achieving waste reduction targets	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Develop or participate in a regional coalition that enhances the community's ability to address waste management targets	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Implement incentives or enforce regulations ensuring that residents and businesses are working toward community waste reduction targets	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide services to enable residents and businesses to recycle and reduce their waste footprint	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Collaboratively create and run at least 2 targeted recycling programs at key locations throughout the community	No Credit
Local Action 8 Operate at least 2 specific waste management programs for critical waste stream types found in the community, such as: organic waste, hazardous waste, electronic waste, and construction / demolition waste	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Create a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) for the community	No Credit

Economy & Jobs 51.6 / 100

EJ-1: Business Retention & Development 15.7 / 20

Outcomes 13.3 / 20

Businesses Option A: Demonstrate an increased number of business establishments in the county over time OR Option B: Demonstrate an increased number of business establishments in the municipality over time	Full Credit
Annual Sales Demonstrate an increase in annual sales from businesses located in the jurisdiction over time	No Credit
Employment Part 1: Demonstrate an increase in the percentage of residents employed over time AND Part 2: Demonstrate a decrease in the unemployment rate of residents over time	Full Credit

Actions 2.4 / 20

Local Action 1 Negotiate project labor agreements, community benefit agreements, and local hiring agreements	No Credit
Local Action 2 Formally engage with the business community on a regular basis to improve conditions and address specific needs	No Credit
Local Action 3 Appoint an advisory body to provide recommendations and represent the business community in local decision-making	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Engage in regional coordination with other governmental, public, private, and non-governmental entities to attract and retain businesses in the region	No Credit
Local Action 5 Utilize tax incentives to retain or expand businesses, including property tax abatement, local sales tax rebates, and/or tax increment financing (TIF)	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide direct financial assistance to businesses in the form of municipal bonds, grants, or loans	No Credit
Local Action 7 Support business development activities in special investment zones, such as Business Improvement Districts, Enterprise Zones, or other similar districts	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Provide direct services and trainings tailored to the needs of the business community	No Credit
Local Action 9 Provide focused support, resources, and services to young entrepreneurial companies through business incubators	Full Credit

EJ-2: Green Market Development 11.5 / 15

Outcomes 2.6 / 15

Community Resource Efficiency Demonstrate decreased greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity over time	No Credit
Green-Certified Building Stock Part 1: Increase over time the percentage of non-residential buildings achieving certification in STAR-qualifying comprehensive green building programs AND Part 2: Increase over time the percentage of residential units achieving certification in STAR-qualifying comprehensive green building programs	No Credit
Renewable Energy Use Demonstrate an increased number of renewable energy certificates (RECs) purchased by residents annually	Full Credit
Green Vehicles Part 1: Demonstrate increased ownership of alternative fuel vehicles by residents over time AND Part 2: Demonstrate increased ownership of fuel-efficient vehicles by residents over time	No Credit

Actions 8.9 / 15

Local Action 1 Amend existing local economic policies and strategies to increase market demand for green products and services	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt policies and regulations that increase overall market demand for green buildings and associated materials, renewable energy products and infrastructure, and recyclable products	No Credit
Local Action 3 Review and amend zoning regulations to remove barriers or provide flexibility for green businesses	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Create a green purchase policy to ensure that the local government's transportation and non-transportation energy supply increasingly comes from renewable and alternative sources	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Partner with other local governments, community groups, and private entities in the region to articulate an overarching sustainable economic development strategy and work collaboratively to increase demand for green products and services	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create educational materials to define the larger vision of economic sustainability as one that proactively fosters green businesses, green jobs, and green practices	No Credit
Local Action 7 Create an environmentally preferable purchasing program for local government procurement of safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible products	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Create programs to help businesses transition to new green practices	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Implement a green business promotion program	Full Credit
Local Action 10 Install electric vehicle charging stations	Full Credit

EJ-3: Local Economy 10.7 / 15

Outcomes 10.5 / 15

Community Self-Reliance Demonstrate that 50% of import sectors have increasing location quotients over the past 3 years	Full Credit
Local Financial Institution Deposits Increase the total funds deposited in locally-owned and operated financial institutions over time	Full Credit

Actions 0.2 / 15

Local Action 1 Conduct an assessment of local economic conditions, including economic leakage and targeted sectors for future investment	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt an economic localization plan to increase local production for local consumption and export	No Credit
Local Action 3 Promote purchasing preferences for locally-produced goods and services in anchor institutions, including the local government	No Credit
Local Action 4 Create or support promotional campaigns to bank locally, buy locally, or buy from small and independent businesses and retailers	No Credit
Local Action 5 Provide incentives for businesses that use materials produced within the region and sell their products within the region	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide support services to targeted sectors to strengthen value chain infrastructure and develop market channels	No Credit
Local Action 7 Connect entrepreneurs and business owners with lenders and investors to facilitate investment in the local economy	No Credit
Local Action 8 Support import substitution strategies that positively impact key sectors of the local economy	No Credit

EJ-4: Quality Jobs & Living Wages 0 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Median Household Income Increase real median household income over time	No Credit
Living Wages Demonstrate that 80% of household incomes in the jurisdiction meet or exceed the living wage standard	No Credit

Actions 0 / 20

Local Action 1 Enact a living wage policy for local government employees and contractors	No Credit
Local Action 2 Enact family-friendly workplace policies for all local government employees that include at least 2 of the following benefits: paid sick days, family leave, flexible scheduling, job sharing, and easily available childcare	No Credit
Local Action 3 Require that local government contractors provide at least 2 of the following benefits to their employees: family leave, flexible scheduling, job sharing, and easily accessible childcare	No Credit
Local Action 4 Align local economic development policy strategies with workforce development programs	No Credit
Local Action 5 Support living wage campaigns in the community	No Credit
Local Action 6 Support a Best Places to Work campaign to recognize local businesses that support employees and their families	No Credit
Local Action 7 Maintain collective bargaining relationships with public employee labor organizations that represent local government workers	No Credit
Local Action 8 Provide training programs and assistance to local businesses to encourage them to provide family-friendly workplace policies and extended benefits	No Credit
Local Action 9 Provide job training and assistance programs for employees and employers in professions or sectors where wages are below the living wage	No Credit
Local Action 10 Enforce the living wage policy with a living wage officer or equivalent function	No Credit

EJ-5: Targeted Industry Development 8.5 / 15

Outcomes 5.8 / 15

Targeted Industry Businesses Demonstrate an increase in the total number of new businesses in targeted industry sectors relative to growth in non-targeted industries, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000	Partial Credit
Targeted Industry Sales Demonstrate an increase in the annual sales or total value of businesses in targeted industry sectors relative to growth in non-target industries, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000	Partial Credit
Targeted Industry Employment Demonstrate an increase in total employment in targeted industry sectors relative to growth in non-target industries, compared to a baseline year not predating 2000	Partial Credit

Actions 2.7 / 15

Local Action 1 Conduct a local economic analysis or participate in the development of a regional analysis of existing industry sectors to understand current needs and opportunities	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Invest in market studies and research to support the continued growth and expansion of targeted industry sectors	No Credit
Local Action 3 Coordinate or support local and regional associations or formal networks of related businesses in the targeted industry sectors	No Credit
Local Action 4 Coordinate with universities, community colleges, the local Workforce Investment Board, private firms, and other community stakeholders to align research, workforce development, and resources to support targeted industry sectors	No Credit
Local Action 5 Educate residents about the economic impact of targeted industry sectors in the community	No Credit
Local Action 6 Use tax incentives to attract, retain, or expand businesses in targeted industry sectors	No Credit
Local Action 7 Provide direct financial assistance, such as local bonds, grants, or loans, to attract, retain, or expand businesses in targeted industry sectors	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Provide capacity building services and support for professionals in emerging and existing targeted industry sectors	No Credit

EJ-6: Workforce Readiness 5.3 / 15

Outcomes 5.3 / 15

Trained Workforce Demonstrate improvements in workforce training outcomes for participants over the past 3 years	No Credit
Workforce Mobility Demonstrate increased post-secondary educational attainment in the community over time	Full Credit

Actions 0 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a workforce development plan or comprehensive strategy to educate, train, and prepare residents for local employment opportunities	No Credit
Local Action 2 Align local economic development policy strategies with workforce development programs	No Credit
Local Action 3 Require local government contractors and entities receiving financial incentives to prioritize hiring local residents	No Credit
Local Action 4 Participate in and promote community workforce agreements or project labor agreements	No Credit
Local Action 5 Create a workforce development committee to align post-secondary education, workforce development training programs, and economic development strategies	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create data sharing agreements between the local government and private sector employers to maximize the availability and use of data in economic and workforce development planning	No Credit
Local Action 7 Produce an annual report that tracks workforce readiness performance measures	No Credit
Local Action 8 Provide support services and training tailored to the needs of the local workforce	No Credit
Local Action 9 Support expansion of community college programs to address the educational and training needs of the local workforce	No Credit
Local Action 10 Invest in community college facilities and capital improvements to accommodate residents and members of the local workforce	No Credit

Education, Arts & Community 24 / 70

EAC-1: Arts & Culture 5.7 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Creative Industries Demonstrate that creative industries represent at least a 5% share of all businesses in the county	No Credit
Attendance and Participation Part 1: Demonstrate that at least 35% of adult residents in the county attend a live performing arts event annually AND Part 2: Demonstrate that at least 20% of adult residents in the county visit an art museum annually	No Credit

Actions 5.7 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a strategic plan to protect, enhance, and expand the community's arts and cultural resources and strengthen creative industries	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a percent-for-art ordinance requiring public art to be installed as part of new major public development projects	No Credit
Local Action 3 Establish enterprise zones, arts or cultural districts, or overlay zoning that encourages businesses in the creative industries to cluster together and integrate with surrounding neighborhoods	No Credit
Local Action 4 Collaborate with private, non-profit, or regional organizations to increase access to and participation in the arts	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Track participation and attendance at major community arts and cultural events, performances, festivals, and programs	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide financial or logistical support to local arts, festivals, performances, or cultural tourism	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Hire local artists to create artwork, sculptures, or perform in public spaces	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Develop special programs to advance arts education that is aligned with core curriculum in all public schools, especially early elementary grades	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Provide entrepreneurial and workforce development training programs that serve artists, writers, designers, and other creative industries professionals	No Credit
Local Action 10 Ensure that major arts and cultural facilities are accessible to people with disabilities	No Credit
Local Action 11 Protect and maintain local public artworks and cultural resources for future generations	Full Credit

EAC-2: Community Cohesion 6.1 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Community Venues Demonstrate that least 75% of residents live within 1 mile of a community venue that is open to the public and offers free services and/or events for residents	No Credit
Neighborhood Cohesion Demonstrate an increased percentage of neighborhoods reporting positive levels of neighborhood cohesion through community surveys	No Credit

Actions 6.1 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt neighborhood plans that guide future development, recommend strategies to create or preserve community venues, and address neighborhood-specific issues	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt zoning and development regulations that support or incentivize farmers markets, community gardens, and urban agriculture	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Provide access to information about community issues, programs, services, and activities that is also accessible to non-English speaking residents	No Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with neighborhood associations, community organizations, and local service providers to identify and address neighborhood-specific needs	No Credit
Local Action 5 Support neighborhood advisory councils to encourage dialogue on community issues and build the social capital of neighborhoods	No Credit
Local Action 6 Establish a department with staff assigned to work as liaisons with specific neighborhoods	No Credit
Local Action 7 Provide direct funding and management of at least 2 types of community and neighborhood venues	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Provide capacity-building programs to enable community leaders and groups to self-organize, resolve issues, and cultivate leadership	No Credit
Local Action 9 Provide programs that support the development of positive, strong youth leaders, particularly in low-income and/or minority neighborhoods	Full Credit
Local Action 10 Provide financial or logistical support for publicly-accessible neighborhood events, activities, and programming, particularly in low-income and/or minority neighborhoods	Full Credit

EAC-3: Educational Opportunity & Attainment 7.4 / 20

Outcomes 5 / 20

Reading Proficiency Demonstrate at least 85% of third grade public school students meet or exceed reading proficiency standards	No Credit
Graduation Rate Option A: Achieve a 90% average 4-year adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for all public schools in the jurisdiction OR Option B: Demonstrate incremental progress towards a 90% average 4-year adjusted cohort high school graduation rate for all public schools in the jurisdiction in the past 3 years	Partial Credit
Graduation Rate Equity Increase, or maintain at 90% or above, the average 4-year adjusted high school graduation rate for all students in all public schools in the jurisdiction from selected underperforming groups of race/ethnicity, disability, English proficiency, or income	No Credit

Actions 2.4 / 20

Local Action 1 Engage local education authorities, teachers, families, and young people to advance collaborative decision-making and a community-driven framework for improving education	No Credit
Local Action 2 Strengthen opportunities for parental and community involvement in schools	No Credit
Local Action 3 Prepare an annual progress report for the public outlining the local school system's performance	No Credit
Local Action 4 Provide funding or other resources to support Head Start programs in community	No Credit
Local Action 5 Provide full-day kindergarten for low-income students and students with special needs	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Program or support after-school activities, tutoring, extended day- and/or summer programs for students who need additional academic assistance	No Credit
Local Action 7 Offer multiple pathways to graduation as a way to improve educational outcomes for students	No Credit
Local Action 8 Implement career pathway initiatives	No Credit

EAC-4: Historic Preservation 3.4 / 10

Outcomes 1.4 / 10

Local Historic District(s) Designate at least one local historic district with specific design standards and a process for reviewing new projects	Full Credit
Preserved Structures and Sites Increase over time the annual average number of structures and sites designated as local historic landmarks, added to local historic districts, and/or rehabilitated, restored, or converted through adaptive reuse	No Credit
Green Retrofits Increase over time the annual number of historic structures retrofitted or rehabilitated with energy efficiency or clean energy technologies	No Credit
Economic Impact Demonstrate that historic preservation efforts have had a positive, measurable impact on the local economy	No Credit

Actions 2 / 10

Local Action 1 Create an inventory of designated and eligible historic structures and sites in the community (Bonus: Inventory includes archeological resources)	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a historic preservation plan that establishes community priorities for preservation	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt a historic preservation ordinance that establishes procedures for designation of local historic districts and landmarks and authorizes establishment of a historic preservation commission	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Adopt land use, zoning, and design regulations that support and reinforce existing community character in older and historic neighborhoods and commercial areas, and promote development of sensitive, compatible infill	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Collaborate with local non-profit or for-profit entities to support local events, recognition programs, and tourism efforts that celebrate and leverage the economic value of local historic resources	No Credit
Local Action 6 Achieve Certified Local Government status, as recognized by the National Park Service	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Establish a demolition by neglect ordinance	No Credit
Local Action 8 Provide incentives to encourage the rehabilitation of historic buildings and reinvestment in older and historic neighborhoods and commercial areas	No Credit
Local Action 9 Provide local financial assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners, residents, seniors, and/or businesses vulnerable to rising real estate values and maintenance costs associated with historic preservation	No Credit
Local Action 10 Provide technical assistance to property owners or non-profit organizations seeking to add properties or historic districts to the National Register of Historic Places or the comparable state register	No Credit

EAC-5: Social & Cultural Diversity 1.4 / 10

Outcomes 0 / 10

Diverse Community Representation Demonstrate that appointments to local advisory boards and commissions reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the community	No Credit
Social and Cultural Events Demonstrate that public events celebrating social and cultural diversity are held in the community	No Credit

Actions 1.4 / 10

Local Action 1 Conduct an assessment of the community's social and cultural diversity to inform local government actions	No Credit
Local Action 2 Use the Diversity Index to analyze the effectiveness of policies, programs, service delivery, and infrastructure investments	No Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt a policy to encourage diversity in local government appointments to advisory boards and commissions	No Credit
Local Action 4 Promote events and programs that recognize and celebrate social and cultural diversity in the community	No Credit
Local Action 5 Provide equity and diversity training for local government staff	No Credit
Local Action 6 Establish an office within the jurisdiction to ensure access, equity, and inclusion in policies, programs, procedures, and service delivery	No Credit
Local Action 7 Provide leadership and training programs that encourage and support diverse representation on local boards and commissions	No Credit
Local Action 8 Provide programs that support the development of positive, strong youth leaders, particularly in low-income and/or minority neighborhoods	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Provide financial or logistical support to programs, activities, or events that celebrate and deepen understanding and respect for the community's diversity	No Credit

Equity & Empowerment 25.8 / 100

EE-1: Civic Engagement 4.2 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Voting Increase the percentage of voters participating in local elections over time	No Credit
Volunteerism Option A: Demonstrate that at least 30% of residents in large jurisdictions or 35% of residents in small or mid-sized jurisdictions volunteered in the past year. OR Option B: Demonstrate an increase in the percentage of residents who volunteered over the past 3 years.	No Credit
Sense of Empowerment Option A: Demonstrate that at least 50% of residents believe they are able to have a positive impact on their community based on a local survey OR Option B: Increase over time the percentage of residents who believe they are able to have a positive impact on their community based on local surveys	No Credit

Actions 4.2 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt a policy to encourage diversity in local government appointments to advisory boards and commissions	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt guidelines to instruct local government agencies or departments about how to successfully engage residents	No Credit
Local Action 3 Conduct education campaigns about the electoral process, voter registration and participation, and other issues related to civic literacy	No Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with business, civic, and neighborhood organizations to increase voter registration and turnout OR volunteer opportunities and participation OR ongoing civic engagement in local decision-making	No Credit
Local Action 5 Provide training to local government agencies or departments on successful public engagement techniques	No Credit
Local Action 6 Establish regular, ongoing opportunities for elected officials and/or senior government staff to meet with residents to answer questions and listen to concerns	No Credit
Local Action 7 Create a volunteer program for residents to assist the local government with special events, services, and operations	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Provide support and resources to local community groups to help them achieve their missions	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Create a mock youth voting program to teach children about democracy, elections, and the importance of voting	No Credit

EE-2: Civil & Human Rights 3.5 / 10

Outcomes 0 / 10

Resolution of Complaints Demonstrate that all civil and human rights complaints in the past 3 years have been investigated and violations redressed in a timely manner

No Credit

Actions 3.5 / 10

Local Action 1 Adopt specific policies or amend the jurisdiction's charter to specifically protect the civil and human rights of all community residents	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Establish an office within the jurisdiction with the authority and capacity to investigate civil and human rights complaints	No Credit
Local Action 3 Conduct local public education campaigns regarding civil and human rights, such as the process for filing complaints	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish an independent civil and/or human rights commission to ensure access, equity, and inclusion	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Provide training for police officers focused on non-discrimination and conflict prevention	No Credit
Local Action 6 Operationalize the local government's civil and human rights policies in programs, services, and operations	No Credit
Local Action 7 Provide language translation or interpretation services to ensure that residents have access to information about local government programs, services, and operations	Full Credit

EE-3: Environmental Justice 0 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Reduced Risk and Exposure Demonstrate progress towards achieving targets for prioritized environmental justice sites identified in a locally-adopted plan

No Credit

Actions 0 / 15

Local Action 1 Create an Environmental Justice Collaborative Group (EJCG) composed of residents, stakeholders, and environmental professionals to assess risk and exposure, set targets, implement projects, and monitor improvements	No Credit
Local Action 2 Assess the risk and exposure to toxins related to the community's prioritized environmental justice sites	No Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt an environmental justice plan aimed at reducing polluted and toxic environments in the jurisdiction	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish targets for each of the prioritized environmental justice sites related to air or water improvements	No Credit
Local Action 5 Incorporate environmental justice criteria and priorities into zoning, land use planning, permitting policies, and development of new projects	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create community benefit agreements (CBAs) for projects associated with prioritized environmental justice sites and proposed development projects with environmental justice concerns	No Credit
Local Action 7 Create an interdepartmental working committee within the local government to guide and support environmental justice activities	No Credit
Local Action 8 Monitor and enforce environmental regulations for existing facilities that impact environmental justice sites	No Credit
Local Action 9 Implement projects to reduce acute exposure to contaminants and risks associated with environmental justice sites	No Credit

EE-4: Equitable Services & Access 0 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Equitable Access and Proximity Demonstrate increased access and proximity by residents of diverse income levels and race/ethnicity to the following community facilities, services, and infrastructure: Public transit facilities and service levels Public libraries Public schools Public spaces Healthful food Health and human services Digital access or high speed internet Urban tree canopy Emergency response times

No Credit

Actions 0 / 20

Local Action 1 Adopt an equity plan that evaluates current conditions in the community and establishes targets to improve equitable access and proximity in at least the categories identified in the outcome measure	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt an equity or social justice policy that establishes a clear commitment to equity in local government decision-making, activities, and investments	No Credit
Local Action 3 Promote events and programs that recognize and celebrate social and cultural diversity in the community	No Credit
Local Action 4 Publicize efforts to improve equitable access and proximity to community facilities, services, and infrastructure	No Credit
Local Action 5 Establish partnerships that engage key community groups and stakeholders in activities to advance equitable access and proximity to facilities, services, and infrastructure	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide equity and diversity training for local government staff	No Credit
Local Action 7 Modify the deployment of local programs and services to reduce disparities within the categories identified in the outcome measure	No Credit
Local Action 8 Construct new facilities and infrastructure in locations that reduce existing disparities within the categories identified in the outcome measure	No Credit

EE-5: Human Services 0 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Human Services Assistance Reduce the percentage of people in selected priority populations who need assistance obtaining selected priority human services

No Credit

Actions 0 / 20

Local Action 1 Conduct a community needs assessment to identify priority service needs and resources, including the needs of priority populations	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a human services plan designed to guarantee that basic human needs are met in the community	No Credit
Local Action 3 Establish an advisory committee that provides ongoing consultation to local departments and agencies responsible for providing priority human services	No Credit
Local Action 4 Develop public education campaigns to inform residents about available service programs to help meet basic needs	No Credit
Local Action 5 Implement information technology solutions to improve client support services and management	No Credit
Local Action 6 Monitor and evaluate the quality, comprehensiveness, and effectiveness of priority human services for selected priority populations	No Credit
Local Action 7 Equip human services personnel with the skills and training needed to effectively improve the well-being of the community's priority populations	No Credit
Local Action 8 Support the provision of high quality, priority human services in coordination with non-governmental service providers	No Credit
Local Action 9 Upgrade existing facilities or build new facilities to better provide needed human services	No Credit

EE-6: Poverty Prevention & Alleviation 18.1 / 20

Outcomes 17.6 / 20

Poverty Reduction Demonstrate progress towards no residents living below the poverty line by 2025	Partial Credit
Equitable Poverty Reduction Demonstrate a decrease over time in the percentage of residents living below the poverty line from at least 3 population subgroups	Full Credit

Actions 0.5 / 20

Local Action 1 Adopt a community-wide plan to reduce poverty	No Credit
Local Action 2 Create a team of local government staff to work collaboratively and coordinate with non-governmental organizations to provide high-quality services and reduce poverty	No Credit
Local Action 3 Develop public education campaigns to inform residents about how to enroll in available service programs to help meet basic needs	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish or support programs that reduce the costs of basic needs for low-income households	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Implement supportive workplace programs for people living at or near the poverty line	No Credit
Local Action 6 Create programs to improve employment opportunities for low-income individuals by strengthening hard and soft work skills	No Credit
Local Action 7 Provide child development programs for children living at or near the local poverty line	No Credit

Health & Safety 49.3 / 100

HS-1: Active Living 13.9 / 15

Outcomes 7.9 / 15

Active Adults Demonstrate that 21% or less of adults aged 20+ report no leisure time physical activity within the past month	Full Credit
Active Kids Option A: Increase the percentage of high school students that are physically active for 60 minutes per day on 5 or more days OR Option B: Increase the percentage of public schools that require some form of physical activity daily, such as physical education classes or recess	Partial Credit

Actions 6 / 15

Local Action 1 Include a chapter, section, or plan element focused on active living or active transportation in the comprehensive plan or transportation plan	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Require or incentivize bicycle and pedestrian amenities in new major development projects in high-density, mixed-use areas or near transit stations	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Create guidelines to encourage incorporation of active building design features in new public, commercial, office, and multi-family residential buildings	No Credit
Local Action 4 Establish school siting guidelines that give preferential considerations to locations that maximize the number of students who can walk or bicycle safely to school	No Credit
Local Action 5 Create an advisory board to advise the local government on issues related to planning, policies, code requirements, and other actions affecting active living in the community	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Achieve recognition as a Bicycle-Friendly Community or Walk-Friendly Community	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Appoint a physical activity specialist within the local health department to serve as a liaison with relevant local government departments or agencies	No Credit
Local Action 8 Host or partner with community groups to support at least 2 programs that encourage active living for adults and kids	Full Credit
Local Action 9 Implement a local program that systematically improves bicycle and pedestrian amenities community-wide	Full Credit
Local Action 10 Provide at least 3 types of active recreation facilities that are available for community use	Full Credit
Local Action 11 Enable joint use of school-based recreation facilities during non-school hours	Full Credit

HS-2: Community Health & Health System 13.1 / 20

Outcomes 11.3 / 20

Health Outcomes Demonstrate that the county is a Top US Performer in regards to morbidity and mortality indicators	Partial Credit
Health Behaviors Demonstrate that the county is a Top US Performer in regards to key behaviors that impact health	Partial Credit
Clinical Care Demonstrate that the county is a Top US Performer in regards to quality of clinical care, including access to health care	Partial Credit
Quality of Local Health System Option A: Demonstrate that at least one hospital in the county is recognized as a top performer by the Joint Commission OR Option B: Demonstrate that the local public health department is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) OR Option C: Demonstrate that at least 30% of public health clinicians are board certified in their specialty areas and ancillary staff hold professional certification in their respective fields	Partial Credit

Actions 1.8 / 20

Local Action 1 Conduct a comprehensive community health assessment, which includes data collection and analysis of public health conditions, trends, and problems affecting the community	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Develop a community health improvement plan to strengthen the delivery of health services and improve community health	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt a health in all policies statement or policy commitment for local decision-making	No Credit
Local Action 4 Collaboratively engage the public in the assessment of community health problems and developing strategies to improve the delivery of health services	No Credit
Local Action 5 Collaboratively engage the local public health department and relevant local government departments or agencies to integrate health considerations into local plans and policies that affect the built environment, physical activity, and access to fresh food	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide information and education to the public regarding health issues and available local programs and services that support prevention and wellness	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Demonstrate that the local public health department, local government, or major hospital has received HealthLead workplace accreditation	No Credit
Local Action 8 Use a performance management system to monitor and improve health services and programs that promote positive health outcomes and expand access to health care	No Credit
Local Action 9 Conduct health impact assessments (HIAs) on proposed infrastructure investments and development projects to increase positive health outcomes and minimize adverse impacts	No Credit

HS-3: Emergency Prevention & Response 10.8 / 15

Outcomes 6 / 15

Superior Fire Protection Achieve a Class 4 ISO rating or better	Full Credit
Emergency Response Times Demonstrate that 90% of response times are in compliance with standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)	No Credit
National Incident Management System Demonstrate that the community is in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)	No Credit

Actions 4.8 / 15

Local Action 1 Develop a NIMS-compliant local inventory of assets and resources available for emergency response and mutual aid requests	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Publish information to encourage residents to develop emergency kits and evacuation plans and encourage businesses to develop emergency procedures and shelter-in-place plans	No Credit
Local Action 3 Participate in interstate, statewide, regional, or inter-jurisdictional mutual aid response systems	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Participate in a regional emergency planning commission	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Adopt a local comprehensive plan for emergency response that include provisions for evacuating low-income, disabled, and other persons likely to need assistance	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Participate in training drills that involve the public and emergency management personnel from multiple departments and/or multiple jurisdictions	No Credit
Local Action 7 Perform an annual review or assessment of plans, procedures, resources, and trainings based on emergency response incidents and demands	No Credit
Local Action 8 Achieve accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)	No Credit
Local Action 9 Host an active Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)	Full Credit
Local Action 10 Distribute emergency kits or supplies to residents, particularly low-income and vulnerable populations	No Credit

HS-4: Food Access & Nutrition 7.9 / 15

Outcomes 2.6 / 15

Local Fresh Foods Option A: Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the amount of fresh food produced through local urban agriculture OR Option B: Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the amount of fresh food sold locally at farmers markets or other direct farm-to-consumer activities	No Credit
Food Security and Assistance Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the ability of low-income families to access low-cost, healthful food	Full Credit
Access to Healthful Food Option A: Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the percentage of residents within a walkable ¼-mile of a healthful retail food outlet OR Option B: Demonstrate a decrease over the past 3 years in the percentage of residents living in a urban or rural food desert	No Credit
School Nutrition Demonstrate an increase over the past 3 years in the food service sales of fresh fruits and vegetables in the largest public school district	No Credit

Actions 5.3 / 15

Local Action 1 Conduct an assessment of the local food system, including existing policies and programs that increase access to healthful food and nutrition education	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt zoning and development regulations that allow farmers markets, community gardens, and urban agriculture	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt zoning and development regulations that limit or prohibit the sale of unhealthful foods	No Credit
Local Action 4 Adopt menu-labeling requirements or regulations that discourage, tax, or prohibit the sale of unhealthful foods or beverages	No Credit
Local Action 5 Demonstrate that the local public school district has adopted a model school wellness policy	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Establish a local or regional food policy council that includes health professionals, community organizations, schools, farmers, and/or related businesses	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Develop public outreach materials, classes, or workshops for residents to learn about food, nutrition, and gardening OR develop public outreach materials to promote food assistance programs	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Demonstrate that local schools or the public school district has certification from the USDA Healthier US Schools Challenge or an award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the past 3 years	No Credit
Local Action 9 Purchase and sell healthful food at facilities owned, leased, and operated by the local government	No Credit
Local Action 10 Implement an "Increase Your Food Bucks" program for farmers markets	Full Credit
Local Action 11 Provide incentives for healthful retail food outlets to locate in underserved areas or for mobile vendors that only sell fresh food	No Credit

HS-5: Indoor Air Quality 0 / 5

Outcomes 0 / 5

IAQ Complaints to School District Decrease the number of student, parent, and staff complaints to the public school district regarding indoor air quality (IAQ) over time	No Credit
IAQ Complaints to Enforcement Agency Decrease the number of tenant complaints regarding IAQ over time	No Credit

Actions 0 / 5

Local Action 1 Prohibit smoking in all enclosed public places, including restaurants, bars, and workplaces	No Credit
Local Action 2 Prohibit smoking in multi-family buildings community-wide OR residential buildings controlled by the local housing authority OR affirm by local ordinance the right for landlords to legally establish smoke-free rental units	No Credit
Local Action 3 Require all new or substantially renovated local government and school buildings to incorporate advanced ventilation standards	No Credit
Local Action 4 Conduct local public education campaigns regarding prevention and safe remediation of common indoor air pollutants	No Credit
Local Action 5 Reduce or eliminate toxic pesticide use in locally owned or managed buildings through the use of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques	No Credit
Local Action 6 Address residential IAQ problems related to mold, pests, and other hazards through inspections and enforcement using authority from the state or local housing code or public health code	No Credit
Local Action 7 School district implements a system-wide IAQ management program to monitor and address IAQ problems (Bonus: School district has received an EPA Tools for Schools award or has been recognized as an IAQ Champion in the past 3 years)	No Credit
Local Action 8 Provide free, subsidized, or at-cost supplies to test and monitor IAQ to prevent harm from common pollutants	No Credit
Local Action 9 Provide grants or loans to remediate indoor air pollution problems in low-income homes or affordable rental units	No Credit

HS-6: Natural & Human Hazards 3.6 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Location-Specific Hazards Part 1: Option A: Reduce over time the number of homes below code standards that are located in designated high risk areas OR Option B: Reduce over time the percentage of residents living in designated high risk areas AND Part 2: Reduce over time the critical infrastructure below code standards that is located in designated high risk areas	No Credit
Full Community Hazards Demonstrate increased resilience to hazard threats over time	No Credit

Actions 3.6 / 15

Local Action 1 Develop a hazard mitigation action plan that includes an all-hazard vulnerability assessment of the community's primary hazard threats	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Develop a post-disaster plan that addresses long-range redevelopment issues such as land use, economic development, housing, infrastructure, public services, and environmental restoration	No Credit
Local Action 3 Increase community awareness of natural hazards through education and outreach materials	No Credit
Local Action 4 Integrate an all-hazard vulnerability assessment or other key local hazards information into the community's comprehensive plan	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Adopt zoning regulations that limit development in areas of high hazard vulnerability	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Enact building codes with heightened standards for buildings in areas of high hazard vulnerability	Full Credit
Local Action 7 Create insurance or incentive structures to help equitably remove residents from hazardous situations	No Credit
Local Action 8 Build or renovate locally-owned public facilities to meet higher building code standards to be used as shelters, command centers, and to set an example for the community	No Credit
Local Action 9 Implement highest priority utility improvements listed in the hazard mitigation plan	No Credit

HS-7: Safe Communities 0 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Violent Crime Rate Demonstrate that the average violent crime rate for the past 3 years is below the following thresholds: 5.5 homicides per 100,000 residents 70 incidents of rape or attempted rape per 100,000 residents 462.7 aggravated assaults per 100,000 residents	No Credit
School Violence Demonstrate that the average number of incidents of school violence is less than 10 per 1,000 students for all public schools in the jurisdiction	No Credit

Actions 0 / 15

Local Action 1 Conduct a survey of community perceptions of safety recognizing that some crimes are not reported and to illuminate safety issues that need to be addressed	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt a safe communities strategic plan ("the plan") with a comprehensive, balanced approach that includes violence prevention, intervention, suppression and enforcement, and reentry strategies	No Credit
Local Action 3 Educate the public and the media about the plan, its implementation, and successful programs and strategies	No Credit
Local Action 4 Develop partnerships with local agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and residents to implement the strategies and programs recommended in the plan	No Credit
Local Action 5 Establish cross-agency coordination and procedures to support balanced implementation of the plan	No Credit
Local Action 6 Perform ongoing data collection, evaluation, and monitoring from multiple agencies to track trends and identify emerging community needs	No Credit
Local Action 7 Implement violence prevention programs and strategies to address community-identified risk and protective factors	No Credit
Local Action 8 Implement school-based violence prevention programs and strategies, particularly in highly impacted, urban, and at-risk neighborhoods	No Credit
Local Action 9 Develop violence intervention programs and strategies to support at-risk families and youth and to prevent the escalation of violence	No Credit
Local Action 10 Adopt violence suppression and enforcement programs and strategies that support and build trust within the community	No Credit
Local Action 11 Create or support a multi-faceted, monitored reentry program for ex-offenders that includes training, education, mentoring, and employment opportunities and other support services to reduce recidivism	No Credit

Natural Systems 29.5 / 100

NS-1: Green Infrastructure 2.1 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Designated Green Infrastructure Option A: Demonstrate that 35% of the jurisdiction’s land area has protected vegetated surfaces performing a minimum of 2 of the following functions: Localized cooling through tree canopy cover, green roofs, or green walls Water management through wetlands, stream buffers, and permeable surfaces Recreation through parks and/or greenways OR Option B: Demonstrate at least a 2% annual average increase in land area with protected vegetated surfaces over at least 3 data points

No Credit

Green Infrastructure Distribution Demonstrate that 85% of the population lives within a ½-mile walk distance from green infrastructure features that are performing a minimum of 2 of the following functions: Localized cooling through tree canopy cover, green roofs or green walls Water management through wetlands, stream buffers, and permeable surfaces Recreation through parks and/or greenways

No Credit

Actions 2.1 / 20

Local Action 1 Create a community-wide green infrastructure plan that is integrated with other relevant local plans	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt local design criteria and associated codes that require proactive green infrastructure practices for new developments	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Adopt a policy requiring relevant departments be engaged during early reviews of proposed developments to ensure that project sites are evaluated for green infrastructure potential and environmental protections are put in place prior to construction	No Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with key community groups and other stakeholders to ensure that green infrastructure practices are used in appropriate settings	No Credit
Local Action 5 Create incentive programs to encourage land owners to adopt green infrastructure practices that link to broader green infrastructure systems	No Credit
Local Action 6 Establish a green infrastructure monitoring program and regularly report on status of desired outcomes	No Credit
Local Action 7 Increase the percentage of funding invested in green infrastructure	No Credit
Local Action 8 Upgrade public spaces and public buildings based upon locally-adopted or recognized best practices in green infrastructure. Where possible, create demonstration projects to enhance public support	No Credit
Local Action 9 Provide for ongoing maintenance of green infrastructure at levels required to maintain evapotranspiring functions	No Credit

NS-2: Invasive Species 2.2 / 10

Outcomes 0 / 10

Invasive Species Prevention Show that no new invasive species have established themselves in the last 5 years in priority natural systems areas and critical entry points	No Credit
Invasive Species Containment Show that existing invasive species have not moved into priority natural systems areas and critical entry points	No Credit
Invasive Species Eradication Option A: Eradicate existing invasive species from priority natural systems areas and critical entry points OR Option B: Demonstrate progress towards targets identified in the community’s local integrated pest management plan	No Credit

Actions 2.2 / 10

Local Action 1 Develop a community-wide invasive species integrated pest management plan	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt local ordinance requiring control of listed priority invasive species or enact a native plant ordinance for private and public landscaping	Full Credit
Local Action 3 Partner with local volunteer groups or neighborhood associations to restore priority natural systems areas by planting native plants or improving local wildlife habitat	No Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with local volunteer groups to monitor vector zones or areas at greatest risk of invasive species invasion, and organize "weed pulls" and other invasive management actions	Full Credit
Local Action 5 Create a public education campaign or targeted outreach effort to inform residents and/or plant or animal sellers about the hazards of invasive species	Full Credit
Local Action 6 Use incentive programs to encourage local businesses and private owners to grow and sell native or desirable plants and animals and not sell invasive species or other harmful plants and animals	No Credit
Local Action 7 Enforce regulations to control the use and sale of listed invasive species	No Credit
Local Action 8 Ensure that all local government-owned buildings use native plants or non-invasive species in landscaping	No Credit
Local Action 9 Take actions to prevent the spread of invasive species, especially in priority natural systems areas, such as monitoring, eradication, or other control programs	Full Credit

NS-3: Natural Resource Protection 5.7 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Priority Natural System Areas Option A: Achieve targets for acres of land preserved in priority natural systems areas identified in a locally-adopted natural systems or preservation plan OR Option B: Demonstrate incremental progress towards achievement of targets for acres of land preserved identified in a locally-adopted natural systems or preservation plan	No Credit
Wetlands, Streams and Shoreline Buffers Achieve no-net-loss of these critical resources	No Credit
Connectivity Increase the area of land directly connected to regional natural systems in order to improve ecosystem services	No Credit
Restoration Reduce the difference between the actual acreage restored and targeted acreage established in the natural systems plan or land conservation plan	No Credit

Actions 5.7 / 20

Local Action 1 Develop a plan to protect and restore natural resources through land conservation, corridor connectivity, and restoration of biological integrity and function	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt land use regulations that establish appropriate wetland, stream, and shoreline buffer widths and adjacent land uses	No Credit
Local Action 3 Create an advisory board to inform land conservation and restoration activities	Full Credit
Local Action 4 Partner with adjacent jurisdictions, state and federal agencies, and local or regional non-profit organizations to advance land conservation and restoration efforts	No Credit
Local Action 5 Sponsor educational and outreach activities to increase ecological literacy and knowledge about natural resource protection	No Credit
Local Action 6 Adopt land use strategies to incentivize permanent land conservation	No Credit
Local Action 7 Implement local and market-based financing strategies to acquire land or development easements, or fund restoration and maintenance activities	No Credit
Local Action 8 Restore, maintain, and monitor conserved natural lands to increase natural resource resilience, adaptability, and biological integrity	Full Credit

NS-4: Outdoor Air Quality 15 / 15

Outcomes 15 / 15

Concentration and Emissions Option A: Achieve attainment or maintenance status for all measured criteria pollutants OR Option B: Part 1: Demonstrate a decrease in the annual concentration of the non-attainment criteria pollutant(s) that have the greatest impacts on public health, specifically PM 2.5, PM10, and ozone AND Part 2: Demonstrate a decrease trend in the annual number of days in which the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeds 100 over the past 5 years

Partial Credit

Actions 0 / 15

Local Action 1 Adopt regulatory strategies that permit or incentivize increased residential and employment densities and diverse uses in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	Full Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt advanced parking strategies in transit-served areas and areas identified for compact, mixed-use development	No Credit
Local Action 3 In collaboration with a local university or health department, conduct a study to evaluate the health impacts of acute exposure to outdoor air pollutants, particularly in consideration of environmental justice and equity impacts	No Credit
Local Action 4 Collaborate with local industrial operations to reduce and minimize the release of noxious odors in the community	No Credit
Local Action 5 Partner with a local or regional organization to support one or more transportation management association(s) that promote rideshare programs and incentives for commuters to use alternative modes of transportation to work other than single-occupancy vehicles	No Credit
Local Action 6 Educate the public about the impacts of poor air quality on human health and the natural environment and the efforts they can take to reduce pollution and exposure	No Credit
Local Action 7 Enforce anti-idling regulations or burning restrictions to prevent emission of excess pollution, particularly on Air Quality Action Days	No Credit
Local Action 8 Improve traffic signal timing or upgrade intersections to relieve congestion	No Credit
Local Action 9 Increase the mileage of sidewalks and dedicated bicycle infrastructure that connect people with destinations	No Credit
Local Action 10 Create or enhance programs aimed at increasing tree canopy through active planting or direct tree protections	Full Credit
Local Action 11 Implement targeted programs to encourage residents to transition to cleaner products	Full Credit

NS-5: Water in the Environment 4.5 / 20

Outcomes 0 / 20

Hydrological Integrity Demonstrate that the amount of water withdrawn from the system for human uses does not exceed the amount of freshwater entering the system through precipitation, river flow, and other sources	No Credit
Biological Integrity Achieve a biological integrity rating of ‘Very Good’ or ‘Good’ based on EPA’s 305(b) reporting requirements for all water bodies with appropriate designated uses	No Credit
Chemical Integrity - Pollutants Option A: Demonstrate pollutant loadings below Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) levels OR Option B: Demonstrate a steady decrease in pollutant levels towards a long-term goal of below TMDL levels	No Credit
Chemical Integrity - Usability Demonstrate that all non-industrial water bodies are swimmable and fishable during 90% of days in the past year OR Option B: Demonstrate a steady reduction in water closures of at least 2% annually towards achieving 90% of days being swimmable and fishable	No Credit

Actions 4.5 / 20

Local Action 1 Adopt a watershed management plan that integrates natural water bodies with human water use and addresses inputs and outputs of the water systems	No Credit
Local Action 2 Adopt community regulations that protect water quality OR participate in a regional pollutant trading program that reduces watershed pollution levels	No Credit
Local Action 3 Create partnerships to address sources of non-point source water pollution not directly covered by local authority or control	No Credit
Local Action 4 Create an education campaign about ambient water quality, pollution prevention, mitigation, and restoration techniques	No Credit
Local Action 5 Provide incentives to residents and developers to protect and restore critical watershed protection areas	No Credit
Local Action 6 Engage in restoration projects for critical water bodies and buffer zones that protect those water bodies	No Credit
Local Action 7 Develop and provide water conservation programs to residents, businesses and agricultural water users in order to help ensure that the community is not depleting its water supply	Full Credit
Local Action 8 Establish or partner with a group that routinely inventories and monitors natural water bodies for biological, chemical, and hydrological integrity	Full Credit

NS-6: Working Lands 0 / 15

Outcomes 0 / 15

Land Management Option A: Use best management practices (BMPs) on 100% of working lands in the jurisdiction OR Option B: Demonstrate at least a 2% annual average increase in working lands utilizing BMPs over at least 3 data points	No Credit
Certified Sustainable Harvests Increase the number of certified sustainable harvesters for a locally-selected industry over time	No Credit

Actions 0 / 15

Local Action 1 Include considerations for protecting working lands and identifying areas where critical BMPs are necessary in the community's land conservation or natural resource plan	No Credit
Local Action 2 Convene owners and operators of working lands to promote sustainable harvesting practices	No Credit
Local Action 3 Educate owners and operators of working lands about current best management practices	No Credit
Local Action 4 Promote the value of locally produced, certified sustainable harvests and products to the public	No Credit
Local Action 5 Work with youth groups and community organizations to implement BMPs on local working lands	No Credit
Local Action 6 Provide conservation programs and services tailored to the needs of the working lands community	No Credit
Local Action 7 Encourage owners of working lands to conserve their properties in perpetuity	No Credit
Local Action 8 Implement financing strategies to conserve working lands and support ongoing restoration efforts	No Credit

Innovation & Process Credits 10 / 50

IP-1: Best Practices & Processes 0 / 10

Comprehensive Planning	No Credit
Public Engagement	No Credit
Codes and Ordinances	No Credit

IP-2: Exemplary Performance 6 / 10

IP-2: Exemplary Performance	Full Credit

IP-3: Local Innovation 4 / 25

New Action in Built Environment	Full Credit

IP-4: Regional Priorities 0 / 5

IP-4: Regional Priorities	No Credit