Kansas City’s Commitment to Envision™

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What is Envision™?

• Envision™ helps evaluate the sustainability of civil infrastructure.

• The Envision™ system includes:

• A self assessment checklist

• The Envision rating tool

• A credential program for individuals

• A project evaluation and verification program

• A recognition program for sustainable infrastructure

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Why Use Envision?

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Coordinating Efforts

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Kansas City’s Commitment

• Envision program will act as a guide to address triple bottom line sustainability decisions throughout the life of an infrastructure project

• Empowering departments, staff, and city leaders to become Envision accredited

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City Support for Sustainability Efforts

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EnvisionTM Implementation & Goals

Evaluate • Existing Projects & Basins

Develop• RFQ/P Language• Project Scope Language• Overall Protocols

Establish • Internal Envision SpecialistsAccreditatio

n• Multiple Categories/Utility Projects

Implement • EnvisionTM Philosophy

Increase • Value to the Customer

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Questions?