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Lajoux, Alexandra Reed,

Empowering municipal sustainability : a guide for towns, cities, and citizens / Alexandra Reed Lajoux. - xxxii, 224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - The Alexandra Lajoux corporate governance series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I: Settling sustainability goals
Chapter 1. Identifying key issues for your municipality
Chapter 2. Mapping your municipality: Identifying key environmental assets
Chapter 3. Planning (and protesting) for sustainability
Part II: Using environmental, economic, and engineering tools to advance sustainability
Chapter 4. Tools for the natural and built environment: Ordinances for zoning and preservation
Chapter 5. Tools for a sustainable economy: Budgeting, accountability, and taxes
Chapter 6. Tools for sustainable engineering
Part III: Beyond taxes: Green financing
Chapter 7. Municipal green bonds
Chapter 8. Land trusts
Chapter 9. Federal, state, and nonprofit grants
Part IV: Dealing with conflict over sustainability
Chapter 10. The rights of nature
Chapter 11. Rights of nature litigation involving municipalities
Chapter 12. Defining municipal identity
Beyond boundaries


ISBN: 9783110689815

LCCN: 2021946660

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public-private sector cooperation.
Social responsibility of business.
Corporate governance.
Local government.
Sustainable development.
Cities and towns--Environmental aspects.
Environmental policy.
Social policy.
Municipal budgeting.
Urban sustainability.

Subjects--Index Terms: Green cities.

Dewey Class. No.: 658.4083 LAJ / 022625