Performance Measurement in Local Sustainability Policy (Public Administration and Public Policy)

Book Details:

• Author: Susan M. Opp

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 06-03-2018

• ISBN: 9780815373056

• Language: English

• Pages: 280

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches

About The Book:

Local sustainability is a rapidly emerging policy area with increasing significance for municipalities across the United States. Local governments have a profound impact on the quality of life for individuals through their decisions on zoning, parks, sidewalks, and other direct services. However, many cities are still in the early stages of adopting sustainability policies and practices.

This book provides a thorough exploration of local sustainability, focusing on the environmental, economic, and social dimensions. It examines the policies that cities are implementing and how they measure the performance of their sustainability efforts. Readers will gain insights into the performance metrics, benchmarks, and comparison statistics used by American cities to evaluate their sustainability programs.

Each chapter provides case studies of cities' sustainability initiatives and how they assess the effectiveness and efficiency of these programs. The book is valuable for students of public administration, urban planning, political science, and for public officials seeking a better understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions at the local level.