| Status | Strategy | Summary | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Progress | 3.2.6 | Form an inter-state coalition to oversee issues and factors that affect ground water quality and quantity. |
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. co-chaired the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative which focused on economic and environmental issues around the River. |
| Completed | 3.2.7 | The UDC should have an environmental protection zoning overlay to restrict inappropriate new development in environmentally sensitive areas. |
This is done through the floodplain overlay in the UDC. |
| In Progress | 3.2.8 | Establish relationships with local environmental justice offices to identify, communicate, and collaborate on environmental concerns that threaten neighborhoods. |
This is on-going through the Office of Sustainability. |
| Completed | 3.2.9 | Create an environmental justice training program for public sector staff and other interested organizations. |
All City and County employees receive Title IX training and organizations such as the local Sierra Club focus on environmental justice programs throughout the county. |
| Completed | 3.2.10 | Recruit organizations that will be partners for a Health Equity and Community Development program which would be an exemplary holistic, community-based approach to ensure all citizens have access to quality healthcare, preventative programs, and information about healthy lifestyles. |
The Healthy Shelby Initiative focuses better health, better care, and lower costs as strategies for improved community health and economic vitality. |
John Zeanah, AICP, Director
Nidia Logan-Robinson, MPA, Deputy Director
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