For the 2010 year, City Staff is researching how to integrate sustainability further in City Policy and in the City Comprehensive Plan. This research includes work on tracking City Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and assessing a range of policies for their ability to contribute to City of Snoqualmie efforts. If you would like to be involved in City efforts towards sustainability, one of the best ways to become familiar with various policies being researched is through Planning Commission meetings on the Comprehensive Plan. Click here to learn more about our Comprehensive Plan or click here to submit comments on topics or ideas you would like the City to consider.
Most recently, the City of Snoqualmie Planning Commission hosted a free Sustainability Speakers Forum at Snoqualmie City Hall once a month from February to June of 2010 to benefit citizens and City officials alike. Sessions brought in local and regional experts to discuss topics of green community planning such as transportation, energy, environmental health, and planning for future growth in the City. Snoqualmie residents and business owners, as well as those from surrounding communities throughout the Valley, were encouraged to attend; all sessions were free, and provided tips on how to be greener in the house and in one’s community. This page provides Speakers session downloads and links to additional information.
GO GREEN CARDS
For the Sustainability Speakers Series, a series of GO Green cards were provided with tips for citizens on how to green up, and save cash and calories while they do so. Please see below.
Session 1: Go Green Card
Note: For the water heater recommendation, please see the letter from City Staff on Legionnaires.
Session 2: Go Green Card
Session 3: Go Green Card
Session 4: Go Green Card
Session 5: Go Green Card
SUSTAINABILITY SPEAKERS FORUM
February 16 – Laying the Foundation
The first session addressed global energy and environmental concerns, sustainability issues, and how we might affect – and be affected by – such trends locally.
Speakers
Rob Matthews
Mithun
Justus Stewart
ICLEI
Presentation
City Staff
Presentation
March 15 – How Green is My Valley? Planning a Community for Our Children
Speakers discussed how we could support the urban forest, green open spaces, healthy local food choices, and a toxic-free environment for our kids.
Speakers
Ara Erickson
Cascade Land Conservancy
CLC Green City Program
Presentation
Sandy Fischer
AECOM
Presentation
Erick Haakenson
Jubilee Farm
City Staff
Presentation
April 19 – Traveling ‘Back to the Future.’ Urban Form and Transportation
Driving alone to work has only been a trend in the last 50 years: What impacts do travel choices have on community planning and sustainability? Speakers in this session discussed how we get people out of their cars to walk and exercise more, supporting walking, biking and new commuting patterns.
Speakers
Ben Bakkenta
Puget Sound Regional Council
Presentation
Jeff Aken
Cascade Land Conservancy
CLC Cascade Agenda Program
Presentation
Karen Wolf
King County Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Management
Presentation
City Staff
Presentation
May 17 – The Electric Slide and the Green Side
Wise energy and water use are hot topics in the media. How can we make a difference in these global concerns? Presenters discussed the future of regional and local energy production, green building practices, water conservation, and how to save energy – and money – around the house.
Speakers
Micah Haman
Puget Sound Energy
Presentation
David Hymel
Stewardship Partners
Presentation
Patti Southard
King County GreenTools
Presentation
City Staff
Presentation
June 21 – Snoqualmie: Green Visions & ‘If I Had my Druthers’
The last session reflected on what participants have learned, discussed the City Planning process and how it will be addressing sustainability, and gathered input from citizens on what they envision for the future of Snoqualmie.
Speakers
City Staff
Presentation
QUESTIONS
Questions may be directed to Nicole Sanders at nsanders@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or 425-888-5337.