ICMA Honors City Of Vancouver With Community Sustainability Award (Photo)
- 11/02/26
Vancouver, Wash. – The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized the City of Vancouver with the Community Sustainability Award for the Naturespaces program, celebrating the City’s innovative approach to addressing community needs and delivering meaningful results for residents.
In 2022, the City developed Naturespaces, a cost-effective way to transition City properties into native pollinator habitat. The program restores and enhances green spaces by implementing sustainable practices and engaging community members in stewardship of shared natural resources.
The program furthers the City’s climate action goals by improving ecosystem resilience, conserving water resources, reducing the need for long-term interventions, and increasing carbon storage in trees, vegetation, and soil. Over four years, program volunteers transitioned 8.6 acres at 16 public sites to native habitat.
To deliver equitable access to nature and recreation, Naturespaces prioritizes properties in historically underserved areas or those with high health disparities.
The City partners with community organizations, colleges, and Neighborhood Associations to educate the public and improve public spaces. The program has engaged 1,075 volunteers with 4,570 hours of service.
Learn about the Naturespaces program and find volunteer opportunities on the City’s website.
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ICMA Honors City Of Vancouver With Community Sustainability Award (Photo)
- 11/02/26
Vancouver, Wash. – The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized the City of Vancouver with the Community Sustainability Award for the Naturespaces program, celebrating the City’s innovative approach to addressing community needs and delivering meaningful results for residents.
In 2022, the City developed Naturespaces, a cost-effective way to transition City properties into native pollinator habitat. The program restores and enhances green spaces by implementing sustainable practices and engaging community members in stewardship of shared natural resources.
The program furthers the City’s climate action goals by improving ecosystem resilience, conserving water resources, reducing the need for long-term interventions, and increasing carbon storage in trees, vegetation, and soil. Over four years, program volunteers transitioned 8.6 acres at 16 public sites to native habitat.
To deliver equitable access to nature and recreation, Naturespaces prioritizes properties in historically underserved areas or those with high health disparities.
The City partners with community organizations, colleges, and Neighborhood Associations to educate the public and improve public spaces. The program has engaged 1,075 volunteers with 4,570 hours of service.
Learn about the Naturespaces program and find volunteer opportunities on the City’s website.
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