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Creating Sustainable Communities
Where the social equity, the environment and the economy are paramount.
Michele Rodriguez Consulting is committed to creating sustainable communities. I assist municipalities, businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations address global climate change by assessing their contributions and providing a range of strategies for change.
My conviction is to simultaneously address the 3-E's of sustainability where social equity, the economy and the environment are considered when developing and implementing policies and programs.
I educate your staff on sustainability by exploring the depth and range of its definition to understand the differences between green washing and closed loop thinking. The goal is to help you identify your commitment, which will help to guide your future actions and our work together.
Once your guiding principles are defined we can work together to assess internal processes and external choices (energy use, purchasing practices, transportation choices, vendor selection and expectations, water use and re-use, building options, landscape and toxins use).
My specialty is to design policies, programs and processes that address global climate change by helping you to "green" your practices, products and services.
My background is diverse in that I have an undergraduate in Urban and Regional Planning and a graduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning and Economics. I have worked both in the private and public sectors conducting a variety of planning activities related to long-range strategic planning and program development.
My areas of focus has historically been in natural systems and agriculture, the built environment and socioeconomic areas, and include:
Natural Systems and Agriculture
- Biological Resources
- Water Resources
- Environmental Hazards
- Atmosphere and Climate
- Open Space
- Trails
- Agriculture and Food Security
Built Environment
- Community Development and Land use
- Community Design
- Energy and Green Building
- Mineral Resources
- Housing
- Transportation
- Noise
- Public Facilities and Services
Socioeconomic
- Economy
- Child Care
- Public Safety
- Community Participation
- Diversity
- Education
- Environmental Justice
- Public Health
- Arts and Culture
- Historical and Archaelogical Resources
- Parks and Recreation
Michele Rodriguez is adept at crystallizing key trends and issues and translating them into actionable outcomes. Michele has the ability to see the big picture while minding the details. She has a focus on critical analysis, strategy, planning, teamwork, and success!
I was the project manager for the first comprehensive general plan in the U.S. with the overarching theme of sustainability. I have developed, funded and operated green building, green business and renewable energy programs. www.marin.ca.us.gov
I particularly enjoy special projects, for a more complete listing refer to the "About Us" tab.
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Cities Tackling Climate Change
Many cities around the world have sustainability development plans in place, but few are daring to tackle the issue of sustainability, climate change and oil depletion together.
An Integral Approach to Developing Strategies
An integral approach to forge new strategies for local government. Seeing the connection between various systems is critical to creating a community response to these challenges.
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We'd be interested in talking with you further about how we might assist with your needs.
Rodriguez Consulting
Michele Rodriguez
(415) 269- 6399
Kentfield, CA 94904
Michele@boggis.com
www.planningsustainablecommunities.com
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