Sustainable City
The City of Bloomington strives to lead its peers in creating a thriving, sustainable community, evidenced by a skilled, educated, healthy, and financially stable population; a healthy, diverse, vibrant economy; a healthy environment; and well-maintained, efficient, and reliable infrastructure.
Sustainability and livability are our guiding principles, and are the foundations of quality, long-lasting economic and community development.
To learn more about the City's Commission on Sustainability, visit their webpage.
City Sustainability Highlights
Learn more about the City of Bloomington achievements in energy efficiency, transportation, and other sustainability topics.
Events
Check out our new Civil Streets Initiative! Find out more about the rules of the road and the ways we can all contribute to civility on our streets.
The next Women's Ride is on May 9. All skill levels encouraged. Join us! And check out the other Bikes Month events too!
This year's Hoosier to Hoosier Community Sale will take place on August 24. Mark your calendar! Donate starting April 21, and volunteer here.
Electric vehicle charging stations have been installed downtown! For more information, visit here.
Sustainable City Website Overview
Greening City Government:
Learn about the City's accomplishments and ongoing efforts to make its own operations more sustainable
Greening your Home:
Get tips on how to reduce your footprint, step-by-step. Cleaning and maintenance strategies have just been added!
Sustainability Topics:
Want to learn more about a specific sustainability topic like energy, water, or green building, or how to green your own home or business? Start here.
City Commissions:
Learn more about the departments and commissions that make decisions related to sustainability.
Publications and Outreach:
Look here for information on publications from the City and links to other community resources.
Get Involved:
Want to volunteer, attend upcoming events, start making changes at home or work, or just get more information? Look for opportunities on this page.
LIKE the Sustainable City Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.
Spotlight News in Sustainability
Historic City Hall achieves LEED certification | |
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The City of Bloomington announced today that Bloomington's historic City Hall has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. |
Spotlight Webpages in Sustainability
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations | |
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Two new electric vehicle charging stations are now open for public use and can be found at Garage Market (7th and Morton) and at Garage Band (7th and Walnut) |
Information in Sustainability
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