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Building a Sustainable Future for the Treasure Coast: An Overview of Community Action

The Committee for a Sustainable Treasure Coast was established from the vision of Sen. Ken Pruitt and was formalized by Executive Order No. 04-61 in 2004. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life, environment, and economy through collaborative guidelines and actions. With a broad membership focus on natural systems, built environment, economic diversity, social systems, and rural lands, over 30 principles and 180 actionable recommendations emerged. Community engagement and education are vital for success. The initiative aims for ongoing sustainability through partnerships and informed decision-making.

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Building a Sustainable Future for the Treasure Coast: An Overview of Community Action

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  1. www.sustainabletc.org Committee for a Sustainable Treasure Coast

  2. Committee Background • Brainchild of Sen. Ken Pruitt, R-PSL • Executive Order No. 04-61 signed by Governor Jeb Bush - March 30, 2004 • Make recommendations re: important issues affecting long-range planning on Treasure Coast

  3. Mission: To build consensus on guidelines, recommendations, tools and actions that will seek to improve the quality of life, the built and natural environment and the economy for the Treasure Coast Region.

  4. Overarching Principles • Cross-sector, intergovernmental collaboration and cooperation are keys to regional success. • Active, effective public involvement and education -- a critical ingredient for implementing local and regional solutions.

  5. Framework • Members were divided into five areas of investigation: • Natural Systems • Built Environment • Economic Diversity/Prosperity • Social Systems • Rural Lands

  6. Outcomes: Developed principles, action steps and suggested tools for implementation: • reflect Committee consensus • broad community support • guide decision-making & actions of government leaders, citizens, non-profits, private sector

  7. Final Report • 100+ pages in length • 30+ principles • 180+ suggested action steps/recommendations • Sustaining Quality Natural Systems • Preserving Rural Lands • Creating a Sustainable Built Environment • Enhancing Access to Education, Health & Cultural Opportunities • Achieving Economic Diversity and Prosperity • Sustainable Integrating Principles

  8. Challenges • Keeping members engaged • Keeping media interested • Getting public input

  9. “Missing Items” • Community Vision • Public participation • Base information • Funding • Conflict Resolution • Methodologies/Protocols • Dynamic planning tools/systems • Based on GIS • Matrix with ranking/point system of key criteria • Interactive community planning • Sustainable Indicators

  10. Moving Forward • Sustainable Treasure Coast Inc. • Information conduit and facilitation group • Institute for a Sustainable Treasure Coast • Lifelong learning partnership between FAU and IRCC • Track Sustainable Indicators over time

  11. Good Luck! www.sustainabletc.com

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