community engagement
green development
State-of-the-Art Redevelopment Project on Lake Tahoe Faces Strong Community Opposition
impact
Community better understands vision, purpose and benefits of the project.
Community advocates and supports the project:
-700 letters of support submitted with application,
-More than 150 community members speak in support of project at Governing Board meetings
Significant environmental gains for Lake Tahoe:
- 90% reduction of fine sediment entering Lake Tahoe improves clarity
- 38% reduction in water use
- 32% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- Addition of almost 4 acres of open space and park for the community
Economic impact is significant — $25 million per year forecast.
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