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Português In order for a city to achieve basic “ecocity” status, the following conditions would need to be addressed.
Bio-Geo-Physical Conditions
CLEAN AIR The city maintains a level of air quality that is conducive to good health within buildings, the city’s air shed, and the atmosphere. HEALTHY SOIL Soils within the city and soils associated with the city’s economy, function and operations meet their ranges of healthy ecosystem functions as appropriate to their …
Ecological Imperatives
HEALTHY BIODIVERSITY The city sustains the biodiversity of local, bioregional and global ecosystems including species diversity, ecosystem diversity and genetic diversity; it restores natural habitat and biodiversity by its policy and physical actions. EARTH’S CARRYING CAPACITY The city keeps its demand on ecosystems within the …
IEFS Indicator Development
Ecocity Builders and its network of Partner Advisers is creating the first International Ecocities Framework and Standards (IEFS) so participating cities may assess their ecological condition in conjunction with a global network of local governments and subject matter experts committed to a whole-systems improvement process. The goal of the IEFS is to provide support and …
Socio-Cultural Features
HEALTHY CULTURE The city facilitates cultural activities that strengthen eco- literacy, patterns of human knowledge and creative expression, and develop symbolic thought and social learning. COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING The city supports full and equitable community participation in decision making processes and provides the legal, physical and organizational support for …
Urban Design
ACCESS BY PROXIMITY The city provides the majority of its residents with walkable access from housing to basic urban services. It also provides walking and transit access to close-by employment options.
