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4 <br />Introduction <br />PURPOSE <br />As our environment continues to feel the effects of human behavior, community <br />leaders must direct policies towards a sustainable future. Short-term thinking will <br />only limit our community’s ability to remain successful in the region. The City <br />needs a clear framework of actionable items and credible guidance to achieve <br />these goals. The purpose of this report is to provide an adaptable roadmap to <br />advise the current and future City leadership as they continue to build Louisville’s <br />sustainable future. <br />BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY <br />Businesses and governments are increasingly exploring sustainability initiatives <br />because of three primary drivers: Values, Compliance, or Opportunity. <br />Values: This refers to the philosophy of acting because it’s “the right thing to do.” <br />By reducing our impact on the environment, we will demonstrate the City’s <br />commitment to our community members. <br />Compliance: These are the “things we must do” and it is driven by policies and <br />regulations that roll down with the increased knowledge of our impacts on our <br />own ecosystems. <br />Opportunity: Finally, as resources have dwindled and the climate has warmed, <br />humans are suffering as a result. The benefits of utilizing smart growth initiatives <br />have implications for both the economic and health of our community. <br /> <br />Revised: 10 February 2015 <br />