Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition

Meeting today's needs ~ Ensuring tomorrow's too are met
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About Us
The Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition acknowledges existing initiatives undertaken by both the private and public sectors that incorporate the values of Sustainability. This includes, but is not limited to, the implementation of the Muskegon Area-Wide Plan by the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission, efforts led by Muskegon Area First, Mainstreet, and the One Muskegon initiative sponsored by the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and with the support of many local units of government and area leaders. It is not the intent of the Coalition to duplicate existing planning and leadership underway, but rather to strengthen such efforts through the promotion of Sustainability as a community value that influences all community endeavors.

The Coalition meets monthly to share information, explore opportunities and conduct business determined appropriate by participants.

The Coalition will foster its work by hosting one or more annual community meetings at which any interested unit of government, private entity or citizen of the Muskegon region will be welcome.
Our History
Following the example of leading communities elsewhere, and with a growing awareness of the importance of the principle of Sustainability in planning for the future of the Muskegon area, the participating members of the Muskegon Area Sustainability Coalition came together in June 2006 as a body of community leaders with a common goal of advancing the principles of Sustainability throughout Muskegon County.
 
Our Commitment
  • Serve the needs and interests of all citizens, for-profit and not-for-profit entities, and units of government in Muskegon County.
  • Utilize Sustainability practices as a means to control urban sprawl, to advance the revitalization of urban centers, to educate the Muskegon County population about the principles of Sustainability and to strengthen population centers in an inclusive and equitable manner throughout the entire Muskegon region.
  • The Coalition will be a clearing house for activities, events and opportunities that advance principles of Sustainability throughout the Muskegon region.