Resources for Broward's Municipalities
Broward County presents the contents of this webpage as a resource to our local municipalities, citizens, non-profits and other partners who work every day to make our community a more sustainable place to live.
- See local sustainability strategies in action in the Municipal Green Initiatives Survey
- Connect with other “Sustainability Stewards” through the 2012 Workshop Series
- Learn more about community-wide initiatives and grant opportunities
- Access a Clearinghouse of Best Management Practices for a variety of topic areas
New Coconut Creek Public Works Building Aims For LEED® Silver Designation
A new Coconut Creek Public Works Building will include many sustainable building practices and is proposed to meet LEED® Silver designation. Some of the “green” elements incorporated into the project are parking for fuel efficient vehicles, architectural green screen affixed to the outside to cool the building, north facing curtain windows, and flat roof design to collect rainwater. As of November 2011, the LEED® for New Construction checklist for the project indicates a total of 54 points with the possibility of an additional 13 points.
Draft Climate Change Element for County Comprehensive Plan Released
A public workshop was held to discuss the County’s newly proposed Climate Change Element on April 21. An optional element for the County Comprehensive Plan, which covers the un-incorporated sections of the County, the Climate Change Element is intended to serve as a template for local governments who want to incorporate climate change planning into their own local planning.
View Draft Broward County Climate Change Element
Attend Sustainability Stewards Workshop
Is planned to take place April 24 in Pompano Beach from 9 am to noon. Save the Date! This workshop’s topic: ENERGY! For more details, or to be added to the email invitation list, contact Jill Horwitz of Broward County’s Energy and Sustainability Program at jhorwitz@broward.org.