PURPOSE OF THIS TOOLKIT When we work together we can create change that is exponentially more impactful. At times, our region’s air quality problem can feel hopeless, and you may think there is not much you can do to improve the situation. While it is true that as individuals there is a limit to what we can accomplish, when we combine our efforts we have the potential to have a much greater impact. This is certainly true for improving air quality in our communities, which takes a coordinated and cooperative approach to be successful.
Communities across Allegheny County are taking action and this toolkit can help you take the first step. Whether you are a part of a community who is concerned about air pollution, a member of a small group of motivated citizens, or a single person with a big vision, this toolkit can help you build your community’s capacity to make a change related to air quality. The tools and resources in this toolkit serve several purposes, including to:
ENGAGE
Inspire interest in air quality and community air quality planning.
INFORM
Develop a shared understanding of the sources of air pollution, effects of air pollution, and what can be done about it.
PLAN ACTIVATE SCALE
Let’s make a change in our community!
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Develop strategies to improve air quality that align with community values. Encourage residents to take action and improve the air quality in their community. Partner with organizations that can implement more complex and technical recommendations.
We need to build capacity.
I want to get involved!