NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Northeast

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Northeast Florida Regional Airport at Saint Augustine Sustainability Management Plan Airport Authority Workshop July 13, 2010 2: 00 – 4: 00 PM Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 1

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Meeting Agenda n Why are we here? n Introductions n Project Process Overview n Overview of Public Visioning Workshop n Goals Overview and Definition Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 2

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN What is Airport Sustainability? n Airport sustainability planning is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure: • • Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. -- Airports Council International of North America, and adopted by Florida Airports Council Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 3

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Why are we here? To finalize the goals of the Sustainability Management Plan n To receive input on the development of objectives and reasonable initiatives to accomplish each objective. n Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Introductions: Study Team Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 5

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Sustainability Planning Process Nov 2009 – Summer 2010 Phase 1 Conduct Sustainability Baseline Assessment Establish Sustainability Goals & Objectives Identify Candidate Sustainability Initiatives Evaluate Candidate Initiatives Summer 2010 – Nov 2010 + Phase 2 Develop Sustainability Performance Targets Develop Implementation & Monitoring Program Prepare Sustainability Management Plan Annual Sustainability Report Card Outline Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 6

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Overview of Public Visioning Workshop Over 25 participants n Strong engagement and interest in sustainability / project n Agreement on draft goals n Productive brainstorming of potential strategies to reach goals n Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Definition of Goals - Categories n n n n n Overall Sustainability Goal for NFRA Economic Vitality Planned Development Energy Air Quality Natural Resources/Water Quality and Conservation Materials Use and Waste Management Airport Connectivity Noise Socioeconomic Benefits/Public Relations Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 8

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Definition of Goals - Process n Draft text for each category of goals will be displayed and read aloud n Discussion of each draft goal n Comments addressed and consensus reached n Goal text finalized Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 9

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Overall Sustainability Goal n To maintain Northeast Florida Regional Airport as a vibrant community asset that serves the needs of area residents and businesses, promotes economic growth in the region, and operates in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner that conserves natural resources and protects the environment. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 10

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Economic Vitality n Enhance growth and ensure the Airport’s longterm financial sustainability by maintaining a competitive and commercially viable facility that contributes to the regional economy. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 11

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Planned Development n Incorporate sustainability initiatives into future Airport development plans to maximize longterm cost effectiveness and minimize environmental and social impacts of future projects. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 12

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Energy n Minimize the rate of consumption by the Airport and its tenants, and increase use of renewable energy sources. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 13

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Air Quality n Minimize the Airport’s emission of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 14

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Natural Resources / Water Quality & Conservation n Minimize unavoidable impacts to natural resources on Airport property while developing the airport and ensuring its safe operation. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 15

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Natural Resources / Water Quality & Conservation n Minimize water consumption and continue to protect water quality. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 16

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Materials Use and Waste Management n Minimize the generation and impacts of waste through materials reuse and recycling, and purchase of environmentally preferable materials. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 17

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Airport Connectivity n Strengthen the Airport’s connectivity to the region, and promote multimodal transportation access, particularly with the potential introduction of commercial airline service. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 18

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Noise n Minimize noise impacts on surrounding communities and proactively address aircraft noise issues. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 19

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Socioeconomic Benefits/Public Relations n Continue to be a positive catalyst for economic development in the local and regional economy while maintaining “good neighbor” status. Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility. 20

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Next Steps? n n n Complete baseline assessment Define objectives to meet each goal Identify economically viable sustainability strategies Airport Sustainability is a holistic approach to managing an airport to ensure Economic viability, Operational efficiency, Natural resource conservation, and Social responsibility.