RECOMMENDATION #12
SUGGESTED ACTION STEPS • Convene a Vibrant Cities Task Force member-led committee that would develop a “Vibrant City” designation for cities that achieve standards. • Integrate Vibrant Cities Standards into LEED-ND, ANSI A300, Tree City USA and other appropriate standards. • Develop or redirect federal incentives to help cities achieve Vibrant Cities Standards. • Obtain signatures of 1,000 mayors on a letter of commitment to implement Vibrant Cities Standards. • Incorporate Vibrant Cities Standards into Capital Improvement Program processes in all 50 states; the District of Columbia; eight territories, commonwealths and freely associated Pacific islands; and 1,000 cities. Examples of incorporation: trees counted as capital assets, distribution of ecosystems services provided, etc.
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