This site is a repository of tools and techniques for achieving
sustainable development in your community, whether you act as a decision
maker on behalf of local government or for commercial development.
Created by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) with
funding from Chicago Wilderness, the Ecological Planning and Design Directory
demonstrates how interests of the public and private sectors can
intersect, with opportunities for mutual benefit. You may
search this website and browse our directory of documents
for a wealth of resources that can promote innovative thinking and sound
choices in the areas of:
Those topics correspond to navigational links you will find at the top of
each page, which can guide you to resources that promote development that
is both environmentally sensitive and cost-effective. Individually,
each document conveys an approach to issues such as how to write
ordinances that preserve natural assets, how to manage stormwater at large
and small scales, how to landscape naturally for environmental and
aesthetic benefits, and many other important guidelines.
Collectively, the documents convey a unified set of best practices that
individuals, businesses, governments, and other organizations can
implement to the benefit of their communities.
Check back often for updates and enhancements. We plan to add a
search capability, among other tools to make it easier for you to find
what you need. Please
send
us email with comments or suggestions.
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