In developing our Conditions and Trends Platform, NEOSCC staff, Consortium members and over 150 subject-matter experts distilled information from public policy plans, planning initiatives and other resources from across the region into a comprehensive set of findings about our region. These findings are the heart of this Conditions and Trends Platform. They are not a definitive list; instead, they are a starting point for understanding our region. And there are no solutions or recommendations within these findings; any recommendations resulting from NEOSCC’s work will be developed in collaboration with Northeast Ohio’s leaders and residents. This information included 100’s of planning efforts completed and underway throughout Northeast Ohio. NEOSCC has compiled pre-existing policy plans and initiatives that are available across the Ohio region into a searchable database. Our question to you is… what is missing? Visit our Vibrant NEO 2040 Library and let us know. What Can I Do Today? Learn: Discover our…
Sustainability
Translating sustainability and the triple bottom line into accessible concepts and actions has long been a difficult aspect of broadening the audience and stakeholders for sustainability initiatives. This has been particularly true in how everyone can take action. At its recent Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit, The City of Cleveland launched its new dashboard. The new tool includes performance measures that will help to capture progress made along the 10 year initiative: Measuring progress is essential to the success of Sustainable Cleveland. The performance indicators measure results, inform strategy, shine a light on what is working and they educate and inspire us through stories and metrics. The framework focuses on sustainability initiatives in the areas of business, personal/social, built and natural. Most importantly, the site highlights how you can affect these areas at home, work and in your community. While some of the measurements have yet to be published, it is definitely worth…