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This measure is highlighted within these recognized strategies: Smart Growth, <br />New Urbanism, New Pedestrianism, Transit - Oriented Development, Complete <br />Streets, and True Urbanism. <br />Earth - Friendly. We believe that a sustainable society is environmentally pro- <br />active and seeks to find a balance with its natural surroundings. This measure <br />focuses on projects that are environmentally sensitive, particularly in regards to <br />resource conservation and the utilization of renewable energy sources. This icon <br />will appear on actions related to environmentally - conscious projects such as <br />photovoltaic systems (including street lighting), curbside recycling programs, <br />street trees, bioswales (to reduce stormwater runoff), rainwater harvesting, <br />stormwater reclamation, and environmental education programs, events, and <br />studies. <br />This measure is inspired by principles within New Urbanism & the Hawaii 2050 Plan. <br />Green Building & Infrastructure. This measure highlights projects which employ <br />recognized green building strategies for new construction, community <br />infrastructure, or the remodeling of existing buildings. Green building and <br />infrastructure standards are focused on reducing the impact of the built <br />environment on the natural environment, with a particular emphasis on human <br />health and the overarching life cycle costs of development. In 2006, Hawaii <br />State Law mandated that new State buildings follow green building standards <br />(LEED), and also required that Hawaii counties promote green building projects. <br />To qualify for this icon, the action project must adhere to at least LEED - Silver <br />standards. <br />;�i� Civic Gathering Spaces. This measure highlights public gathering spaces that <br />draw us together and enhance our community. In following the ancient <br />tradition of a town square or a central market place serving as the vital hub of a <br />city, we want to celebrate actions that will enhance civic gathering spaces and <br />promote gathering events in the downtown area. An action will receive this icon <br />if it directly contributes to the promotion of existing or new civic gathering spaces <br />or events. <br />This measure was inspired by a combination of principles within True Urbanism. <br />Parks & Natural Spaces. This measure recognizes actions that promote the <br />development, expansion, and maintenance of downtown parks and natural <br />spaces, including pocket - parks, the urban treescape, and natural view planes. <br />Updated 6.17.2008 <br />