Committee for a Sustainable Treasure Coast

Committee Background  Brainchild of Sen. Ken Pruitt, R-PSL  Executive Order No signed by Governor Jeb Bush - March 30, 2004 Governor Jeb Bush - March 30, 2004  M ake recommendations re: important issues affecting long-range planning issues affecting long-range planning on Treasure Coast on Treasure Coast

Mission: To build consensus on guidelines, recommendations, tools and actions that will seek to improve the quality of life, the built and natural environment and the economy for the Treasure Coast Region.

Overarching Principles  Cross-sector, intergovernmental collaboration and cooperation are keys to regional success.  Active, effective public involvement and education -- a critical ingredient for implementing local and regional solutions.

Framework   Members were divided into five areas of investigation:   Natural Systems   Built Environment   Economic Diversity/Prosperity   Social Systems   Rural Lands

Outcomes: Developed principles, action steps and suggested tools for implementation:  reflect Committee consensus  broad community support  guide decision-making & actions of government leaders, citizens, of government leaders, citizens, non-profits, private sector non-profits, private sector

Final Report 100+ pages in length  30+ principles  180+ suggested action steps/recommendations  Sustaining Quality Natural Systems  Preserving Rural Lands  Creating a Sustainable Built Environment  Enhancing Access to Education, Health & Cultural Opportunities  Achieving Economic Diversity and Prosperity  Sustainable Integrating Principles

 Challenges Keeping members engaged Keeping members engaged Keeping media interested Keeping media interested Getting public input Getting public input

“Missing Items”  Community Vision  Public participation  Base information  Funding  Conflict Resolution  Methodologies/Protocols  Dynamic planning tools/systems  Based on GIS  Matrix with ranking/point system of key criteria  Interactive community planning  Sustainable Indicators

Moving Forward  Sustainable Treasure Coast Inc.  Information conduit and facilitation group  Institute for a Sustainable Treasure Coast  Lifelong learning partnership between FAU and IRCC  Track Sustainable Indicators over time

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