Community Makes Alhambra Sustainable

Alhambra is a strong community with deep roots that go back more than 120 years. To survive (and thrive) this expanse of time, remaining on sound footing while planning for a bright future, requires a precious element. That is the secret to sustainability: involvement and engagement from a cross-section of the community. From our small businesses to our corporate partners and our non-profit leaders to our government officials – each person and part of our community has an essential role in our viability and long term sustainability.

This month, as we approach the annual State of the City, we celebrate everything our local government has done to strengthen our community.

That includes the policies this council has enacted and is currently pursuing to reduce the environmental impacts we have on our world. The city is working on its first-ever sustainability plan, so we can expect more from our municipal partners on this important topic.

Our community leaders in the nonprofit community continue to show up as beacons lighting our future path and helping us strengthen the fabric of the city, as well. Planning is currently underway through the Chamber’s Alhambra Cares initiative for the Alhambra Day of Service on the morning of June 3rd. Faith leaders, service clubs, and business partners have come together to identify and plan a day where we can all roll up our sleeves and work together to spruce up the community in some special ways. Our “can-do” spirit of collaboration is a manifestation of sustainability: people working together to address concerns and create impact.

For our small businesses – the lifeblood of our community and the region – sustainability is a required daily practice. To do more with less, be as efficient as possible with time and other resources, and innovate for greater effectiveness –these are the hallmarks of small business success. Small businesses continue to move onto digital platforms for payments, accounting, and other services that streamline operations and reduce the amount of wasted time and resources that might have been used just 10 years ago.

We all are called to do more with less, collaborate, create, and live sustainably. Together, we’ll find the greatest success in creating an Alhambra that future generations will be proud to call home.