Sustainable Fayetteville

Moving Fayetteville Forward - Sustainably

The City of Fayetteville defines "sustainability" as meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ abilities to meet their own needs. The City has identified six Areas of Emphasis to define and guide our efforts in 2010 and into the future.

Community Participation & Advocacy

An active citizenry is essential to becoming a sustainable community. The City of Fayetteville encourages residents to participate in the process of governing through volunteering, speaking on important issues, or assisting in practical ways.

Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem Services is an approach to natural resource management that focuses on sustaining ecosystems to meet both ecological and human needs in the future. Ecosystem management is adaptive to changing needs and new information. It promotes shared vision of a desired future by integrating social, environmental and economic perspectives to managing geographically defined natural ecological systems.

Land Use and Planning

Land Use and Planning is essential to achieving sustainable development in our growing community. City Plan 2025, Future Land Use Map, the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Plan, and Parks and Recreation Master Plan are essential tools for staff and elected officials to develop a livable transportation network, make infill and revitalization the highest priority, discourage suburban sprawl, make traditional town form the standard, assemble an enduring green network and create attainable housing.

Public Health

Public Health is at the core of City services and the incredible quality of life that exists in our community. The foundation of the City’s effort lies in utilities such as solid waste, water and wastewater. It also extends to the promotion of an active community through Parks, Recreation, and Community Spaces.

Resource Efficiency and Conservation

Resource Efficiency and Conservation means fostering sustainable consumption and production by leading local efforts to ensure natural resources are produced, processed, and consumed in a more sustainable way. The City of Fayetteville strives to achieve this through management of daily operations, community programs, and economic development.

Sustainable Economy

A Sustainable Economy marks a thriving climate for business that balances environmental, social, and economic vitality.

What You Can Do

There are many things you can do in everyday life to live more sustainably.