San Ramon, California (March 12, 2015) – The Institute for Sustainable Communities defines the term “sustainable community” as one that is economically, environmentally, and socially healthy, using integrated solutions to meet all goals in a long-term perspective. Using the concept of sustainable development, an urban or rural city balances its resources and meets its needs at present without sacrificing that of the future generation’s. A veteran city planner, Leon Churchill reviews strategic planning methods for sustainable communities.


The concept of sustainability is one that has many principles in terms of a city’s development which need to be considered in the stages of planning. One principle is the prevention of environmental degradation, which implies that instead of fixing problems after they occur, the community should be proactive in anticipating and preventing the threats to the environment. Another is the proper allocation of natural resources like land, water, forests, and wildlife to prevent over-use.


Leon Churchill reviews also determine that a community must be responsible in its use of natural resources. Resources that have been depleted must have a replacement so as not to run out of natural wealth. Of course, to carry out the plan, the participation of the community is needed. The citizens of a sustainable community need to develop smart production and consumption patterns, giving more focus on the quality of economic development. The future generations would also play a role in planning for a more sustainable community through an increased educational awareness for ecological planning.


Most importantly, planning for a sustainable community must always have the respect for nature and its importance for the future at its core. Using these principles, the local government should make plans and decisions with equal consideration to both the economy and the environment.


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About Leon Churchill


Leon Churchill is a real estate professional with years of experience developing major cities across the United States. Mr. Churchill also had a long career in public service and urban planning which has developed his skills in leadership and management.