Characteristics of a Sustainable Community

• A healthy environment: providing clean air, water, land and food
• Informed citizens involved in the well-being of their community
• A strong, locally-based economy
• Socially responsible businees and industry serving the community
• Equitable access to food, shelter, health-care, transportation and meaningful work for all citizens
• Local sources for food and renewable energy
• Physically and culturally active citizens living healthy lives
• Personal, business, and government decisions based on long-term impacts
• Strong leadership, resources, and on-going eduction programs supporting the goals of sustainability
• Citizens embracing a strong ethic, faith and hope for a better world