Neighborhood Goals and Resources
The Neighborhood Sustainability Indicators Pilot Project was specifically focused on the ANC3F area covering the North Cleveland Park, Forest Hills and Tenleytown areas of Ward 3, Washington, DC. In 2009, citizens from this area developed a vision and established specific sustainability goals for their community. Neighborhood goals were established in the categories of Energy, Environment, Mobility, Economy, and Social Capital. Under each goal, you’ll find a list of indicators, the 2009 or 2010 baseline data, any progress updates we’ve managed to collect, and some suggested community and individual actions.
For a full list of resources to support these goals, visit our pocket guide action page. If you’ve been completing individual actions, please let us know by taking our survey!
Primary Indicators
- Total residential energy use
- Total non-residential energy use
Targets and Progress
Target: 22% reduction from 2009 baseline on annual rate of 2%
| 2009 Baseline (Zip 20008) | 2012 Use (Zip 20008) |
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Residential
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Residential
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Non-Residential
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Non-Residential
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Suggested Community Actions
- Create energy audit and weatherization drives in the community
- Organize “Energy Diet” programs / challenges
- Promote a “Lights-Off!” initiative to encourage local institutions / residents to turn off non-essential lights
- Conduct energy efficiency drives promoting EnergyStar appliances, CFLs, etc.
- Conduct green roof and cool roof drives for local businesses and institutions – See DC Greenworks
Suggested Individual Actions
- Participate in energy audit and weatherization drive – See DC SEU
- Use EnergyStar appliances – See EnergyStar Products
- Convert to using CFL or LED lights
- Consistently follow a practice to turn off non-essential lights
- Enroll in ‘Energy Diet’ / conservation programs
- Install a green or cool roof
Primary Indicators
- Total kWh / year of renewable energy produced in NSIP Area
Targets and Progress
2020 Target: Achieve 20% energy from renewable sources by 2020
| 2010 Baseline (ANC 3F) | 2012 Solar PV (Ward 3) |
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(Source.) |
Suggested Community Actions
- Create energy co-ops to buy / install renewable energy solutions in the neighborhood residences and businesses – See DC SUN
- Organize a “Renewable Energy Sign-Up” drive
- Organize and host neighborhood workshops about renewable energy products
- Install solar hot water / energy through non-co-op – See Skyline Innovations
Suggested Individual Actions
- Sign up to receive / increase renewable energy through clean energy supplier – See WGES CleanSteps, Ethical Electric, Viridian, or Groundswell’s Community Purchase Program
- Participate in energy co-op to install solar panels / other renewable energy sources – See DC SUN
- Participate in neighborhood renewable energy workshops / education opportunities
Primary Indicators
- Number of buildings that have implemented an Environmental Management Plan and / or adopted a Green Scorecards System
- Percent of buildings with the highest rating on the Green Scorecard
Targets and Progress
2011 Community Targets:
- Initiate the EMP program in 2010 and recommend two buildings to pilot the EMP program in 2011
- 100% of participating buildings should exceed minimum Green Scorecard requirements (requirements to be defined by working group)
| 2010 Baseline (ANC 3F) | Current Status |
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Suggested Community Actions
- Create a condo / business green rating system
- Create an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for multifamily dwellings, rentals, churches and other institutional anchors – See the EPA’s Guide to developing and Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Organize drive to promote local institutions / businesses / condos to adopt an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that encourages green operations
Suggested Individual Actions
- Participate in an Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
- Participate in DC’s Energy and Water Benchmarking program
Primary Indicators
- Total residential potable water usage
Targets and Progress
2020 Community Target: 30% consumption reduction from the 2010 baseline
| Baseline Consumption (ANC 3F) | Current Status |
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No data |
Suggested Community Actions
- Launch “Stop-the-Drip” campaign to educate residents to repair leaky / wasteful faucets.
- Launch “Green Gardeners” program to educate / assist local residents, business owners, and institutions on the fundamentals of green gardening practices and LID
- Create a rainwater harvesting / greywater reuse initiative to promote reduced potable water use for irrigation
Suggested Individual Actions
- Install a water reuse system (rain-barrel / greywater reuse etc.) in home / business – See RiverSmart Homes and Roll out the Rainbarrel
- Reduce turf and increase native plants in garden / lot
- Participate in the ‘Stop-the-Drip’ campaign
- Participate in ‘Green Gardeners’ program
Primary Indicators
- Number of RiverSmart homes in the NSIP Pilot Area
- Annual load of fecal coliform
- Annual load of lead
- Annual load of TSS
- Annual load of BOD
- Annual load of phosphorus
Targets and Progress
2020 Targets:
- Double the number of RiverSmart homes in the study area compared to the 2010 baseline
- 25% reduction in annual fecal coliform loads on annual rate of 2.5%
- 36% reduction in annual lead loads on annual rate of 2.8%
- 25% reduction in annual TSS loads on annual rate of 2.5%
- 25% reduction in annual BOD loads on annual rate of 2.5%
- 25% reduction in annual phosphorus loads on annual rate of 2.5%
| 2010 Baseline (ANC 3F) | Current Status (2012 – Ward 3) |
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Baseline Avg. Annual Load
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(Source) |
Suggested Community Actions
- Create a rain garden / LID resource group that promotes and assists residents / institutions with information / installations – See RiverSmart Homes
- Create a “No-Chemicals!” campaign to reduce chemical pesticides / herbicides / fertilizer use – See and DC Pesticide Education and Control Act of 2012
- Launch initiative to advocate for water quality and LID issues at local public / design review meetings
- Facilitate green landscaping workshops for local landscape firms (SARE Coordination)
Suggested Individual Actions
- Practice organic gardening (with no fertilizers and pesticides)
- Install a rain garden / other Low Impact Development measure – See RiverSmart Homes
- Reduce impervious surfaces to lower stormwater runoff from property – See RiverSmart Homes
- Control pet waste
- Dechlorinate swimming pool discharge
- Reduce debris and trash
Primary Indicators
- Percent of land area under tree canopy
- Carbon sequestered by trees in the community
Targets and Progress
Target: Maintain existing canopy cover
| 2010 Baseline (ANC 3F) | Current Status |
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Suggested Community Actions
- Organize community tree planting drives (CPTs) with Casey Trees
- Institute ‘Adopt-a-Tree’ campaign to promote care and protection of trees
- Protect existing trees during the construction process
Suggested Individual Actions
- Participate in a community tree planting activity ‘Adopt-a-Tree’ – See Casey Trees
- Plant new trees on my property
Primary Indicators
- Percent change in average week-day entries in May at Van Ness-UDC and Tenleytown-AU Metros
- Percent change in average monthly Capital Bikeshare ridership
Targets and Progress
Target: 5% increase in WMATA and Capital Bikeshare ridership/year from 2010 baseline
| 2010 Baseline | Current Status (2013) |
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Suggested Community Actions
- Establish a committee that will review and explore shared shuttle programs with local institutions
- Form a group that tracks gaps and improvements on local side walks / bikeways and trails
- Establish a Facebook page to facilitate car pooling
- Conduct aggressive neighborhood promotions for “Bike to Work Day” and other alternate transportation options
- Organize and support CAPA and other grassroot community efforts to improve pedestrian safety in the community
Suggested Individual Actions
- Use a shared shuttle for daily / occasional commuting
- Request local business to install bike racks
- Use alternate means of transportation at least once a week
- Become a member of a car pool network – See Zipcar, Car2Go, and Enterprise
- Join Capital Bikeshare
- Support development initiatives encouraging walking, biking, shopping and working locally
- Advocate for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Streetcars
Primary Indicators
- Number of certified green businesses
Targets and Progress
2011 Target: Initiate Green Business Program in 2010 and recommended 2011 certification target of 10
| 2010 Baseline (ANC 3F) | Current Status (2013) |
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Suggested Community Actions
- Create a list / directory of local green businesses
- Create a community award / recognition program for local green businesses
Suggested Individual Actions
- Ask local markets to carry local / organic / fair trade food items
- Support and shop at locally recognized green businesses
- Obtain a local green business certificate – See Green America’s Green Business Certification
Primary Indicators
- Number of participants in NSIP Pilot activities
- Number of NSIP Pilot activities conducted
Targets and Progress
2011 Target: 100 Participants in workgroup-led activities
| 2010 Attendance/participation | Current Status (2013) |
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* as of October 2010 |
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Suggested Community Actions
- Establish a Saturday Swap “Freecycle” facility using temporary urbanism opportunities
- Create a resource that summarizes existing and promotes new sustainability curriculum / education opportunities available in neighborhood.
- Create new and improve existing community gardens
- Educate / engage community through green journal / newspaper / website – See the Forest Hills Connection
- Organize seminars showcasing community sustainability efforts and best practices
- Create an interactive sustainability map to include farmers markets, compost piles etc.
Suggested Individual Actions
- Participate in Washington DC’s freecycle group
- Actively participate in the neighborhood community garden program – See Melvin Hazen Community Garden
- Subscribe to the Green Living DC email list, follow the Facebook page and keep up with the Forest Hills Connection sustainability news
