Sustainable Growth Factors: Service Projects, Energy, Transportation, Waste Disposal and Water.

Service Projects. 

Million Trees LA and revitalization of the LA river. The goals of Million Trees LA is to plant native or drought tolerant species on public property. This is progress towards a greener city. The Los Angeles River has been damaged throughout the years with concrete being added to the water. The goals are to save the river and 

develop features that will allow the residents to better appreciate the environment.

Energy. 

6% of LA’s power is renewable and the goal is to use 20% renewable energy by 2010. Establishment of solar farms in the desert. This will allow for solar energy to become more affordable and less foreign to use. LEED- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – This will allow to standardize a method of building more efficiently regarding carbon emissions and the use of energy.

Transportation. 

Los Angeles has minimized the cost of expanding freeway capacity over the past 15 years. However, there has 

been an addition of carpool lanes and allowing bikes to ride on the streets. Subway to the Sea.

Waste Disposal. 

Curbside Recycling, conversion of trash to ethanol production facilities.

Water. 

LA is largest consumer of electricity in California due to water. This is due to the arid climate. Water saving techniques have been implemented through the use of free mandated low flow toilets and showers. Also, irrigation systems in parks that are controlled by timers and save the most energy are being used today.