City of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz

the natural step

The Natural Step framework helps the City to systematically enhance the sustainability of its operations and facilities.

THE NATURAL STEP

Top 10 lists

The City of Madison's top 10 list of Natural Step Projects.

2008 (PDF)
2007 (PDF)

ORIENTATION

City government -- as both consumer and steward of our environment and its resources -- must incorporate the principles of sustainability to ensure the needs of tomorrow can be met.

The Natural Step (PDF)
Backcasting from Principles and the ABCD Methodology (PDF)
This Digital Dump by the Basel Action Network (External link)
A Natural Step Case Study: Madison, Wisconsin by TNS Canada (PDF)
MIP Annual Update (PDF)

PROJECT UPDATES

Watch: The Natural Step Project Presentation
Biodiesel Study by UW Students (PDF)
City of Madison Building Standards (PDF)
Commuting Incentive Bus Pass Announcement (PDF)
Commuting Incentive Report (PDF)
Commuting Incentives (PDF)
Energy Efficient Standard Building Specifications (PDF)
Fuel and Emission Standards for the City fleet (PDF)
The “Skinny” on APM 4-5 (Policy for the Purchase of Printers, Faxes, Copiers, Paper, and Toner) (PDF)
Green Cleaning Project (PDF)
Green Office Focus Group (PDF)
Zoning Code Rewrite
- The Natural Step, (PDD)
  July 17, 2007
- Zoning Code Rewrite website

PROJECT CHARTERS

TNS Project Charter Template (MS Word)
Watch: Zero Waste Project: Madison's Natural Step towards a Better Future

VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

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