In August 2009, Mayor Frank G. Jackson convened the first Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit to bring together hundreds of people interested in applying the principles of sustainability to the design of the local economy. The goal: envision a 10-year campaign for “building an economic engine to empower a green city on a blue lake” by the 50th anniversary of the infamous Cuyahoga River fire.
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Mission: Sustainable Cleveland 2019 is a 10-year initiative that engages people from all walks of life, working together to design and develop a thriving and resilient Cleveland region that leverages its wealth of assets to build economic, social and environmental well-being for all.
Since 2009, working groups comprised of community volunteers have been engaged in a variety of sustainable economic initiatives. In September 2010, the Mayor convened Summit 2010: The Glocal Engine in order to build resilience, activate local resources, take action and accelerate momentum. The third annual Sustainability Summit will be September 22 and 23, 2011 in Cleveland’s Public Auditorium.
Every year leading up to 2019, Cleveland will focus on one of the key areas fundamental to a sustainable economy. The SC2019 Celebration Points are designed to be accessible to all members of the community—households, neighborhoods, businesses, and institutions can all participate, either in collaboration or independently.
As part of the SC2019 initiative, Mayor Frank G. Jackson hosts annual summits, bringing together a diverse group of people vested in and dedicated to Cleveland to use their vast knowledge and imaginations to create an action plan for building a green economy for Cleveland’s future. The summits incorporate the Appreciative Inquiry method, which is a collaborative, interactive, and action oriented process for creating change. This accomplishes more than having conversations; it helps plan ways to solidify Cleveland’s sustainable future.
The focus for the 2011 summit is two-fold. The current year’s celebration topic is The Year of Energy Efficiency and the celebration for 2012 is Local Food. At the summit, local and regional accomplishments relating to energy efficiency that accelerate momentum for current initiatives will be highlighted. Additionally, preparation will begin for the 2012 celebration year, the Year of Local Food. SC2019 workgroups and other stakeholders will be invited to share their progress since the 2010 Summit.
We are committed to improving the quality of life in the City of Cleveland by strengthening our neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing the diversity of our citizens, and making Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, raise a family, shop, study, play and grow old.
