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APPENDIX D: SUSTAINABILITY ORGANIZATIONS <br /> things: leadership, differentiation, clarity in its value proposition, and a defined field of action." <br /> (Sustainable, 2017). <br /> National League of Sustainable Cities Institute <br /> "The National League of Cities' Sustainable Cities Institute provides cities and <br /> sustainability professionals with timely,vetted,and practical resources to identify and implement <br /> solutions to advance their goals and strengthen their communities. Whether your city is just <br /> getting started or has an experienced history and commitment to sustainability, the robust <br /> collections of city profiles, case studies, model policies, and communication tools found here will <br /> provide elected leaders, staff, and engaged stakeholders with a set of resources to guide and <br /> catalyze action across a range of topics such as: transit-oriented development, green <br /> infrastructure, urban agriculture, recycling, complete streets, and energy conservation and <br /> efficiency." (National, 2013). <br /> "The Sustainable Cities Institute is proud to launch a new program on Leadership in <br /> Community Resilience. NLC members are expressing a growing interest in issues related to <br /> community resilience and sustainability. The private sector and all levels of government are <br /> embracing resilience as a holistic, proactive framework to reduce risk, improve services, adapt to <br /> changing conditions,and empower citizens. <br /> "With generous support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Leadership in Community <br /> Resilience program is bringing together 10 cities to help local officials, city staff, and community <br /> partners share their experiences and advance local resilience efforts. Each city will receive a <br /> $10,000 grant and at least 12 months of technical assistance, staff support, and professional <br /> 0 <br /> Page 55 UNIVERSITYof$T.THOMAS <br /> EN-ERGYCITY <br /> Opus College of Business <br />