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Sustainability Booklet, Paul Andricopulos, Ned Thomas Jan 2010

Sustainability Booklet, Paul Andricopulos, Ned Thomas

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An online booklet highlighting the responsible efforts being made by the City of Henderson to foster a sustainable community.


Sustainability Action Plan Booklet, Paul Andricopulos, Ned Thomas May 2009

Sustainability Action Plan Booklet, Paul Andricopulos, Ned Thomas

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Learn about our commitment to maintaining a high quality of life while pursuing a progressive approach to environmental issues. Also, read about our guiding principles with information provided in the new Sustainability Action Plan booklet.


City Of Las Vegas Green Building Program, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada Jan 2009

City Of Las Vegas Green Building Program, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada

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Sustainable Las Vegas 2007, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada Jan 2007

Sustainable Las Vegas 2007, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada

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This publication is dedicated to the citizens of Las Vegas, to the 3,000 men and women

who serve them at the city of Las Vegas and to future generations who will make Las

Vegas their home. Together we are working to create a world-class city of today, as well as

continuing to maintain that lofty status well into the future. It is this essence of promoting

our greatness into the years ahead that is at the heart of a concept known as sustainability.

Throughout this publication we have listed what the city is doing to make sure all will be …


Southern Nevada Guide: Tree Selection And Care, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada Jan 2005

Southern Nevada Guide: Tree Selection And Care, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada

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Trees for Tomorrow was created to educate Southern Nevada residents on the benefits of trees and to help homeowners choose the right trees for their landscape setting. The goal of this booklet is to help homeowners successfully select and establish trees. This Centennial edition recognizes the 100-year celebration of the founding of the City of Las Vegas.

Planting trees is a necessary adaptation to human settlement in arid environments. A strong, healthy community forest is built tree by tree, home by home. Tree canopies help to reduce energy demands, reduce water demands, reduce local air temperatures, reduce air pollution, provide …


Conservation Element Of The Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada Jan 2005

Conservation Element Of The Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada

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There is a dual purpose to the Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan Conservation Element. The first purpose is to address the requirements of state law, as provided in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 278.150(4). This section of the NRS requires that governing bodies in Nevada counties with a population of 400,000 or more ensure that their master plans address a stipulated list of subjects, including a conservation plan.