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APPENDIX SAMPLE INITIATIVES <br /> West Palm Beach, Florida <br /> "The city has set a goal to be the most resilient city for its residents and businesses. As <br /> part of this effort they have pursued STAR rating and will receive their certification in December, <br /> 2016.The STAR metrics will then be used as a benchmark and guide for continued improvement. <br /> "Following the STAR certification and Mayor Muoio's State of the City address in January <br /> 2017, the Leadership in Community Resilience program will help West Palm Beach convene a <br /> Leadership Workshop for leaders in the city, local business, civic institutions and city advisory <br /> board. The workshop will highlight the mayors' focus on sustainability, celebrating the progress <br /> that has been made so far and focusing on specific areas of improvement within the STAR <br /> framework. The city has also joined the Compact of Mayors, committing to benchmark and <br /> reduce local greenhouse gas emissions." (National, 2013). <br /> 0 <br /> Page 67 UNIVERSITYof$T.THOMAS <br /> EN-ERGYCITY <br /> Opus College of Business <br />