Progress

October 18, 2011- State of the Community Sustainability Partnership Address
Five years ago, Grand Rapids launched the Community Sustainability Partnership (CSP) with the goal of creating and adopting economic, environmental, and social systems that are in balance to sustain a positive quality of life for future generations. On October 18, 2011, the leadership team provided an update on the CSP’s work to date and asked for help in crafting a vision for the future. The event included a keynote address from the current chair of the CSP, Mayor George Heartwell, and interactive roundtable discussions.

July 23rd, 2009- "Community Sustainability Partnerships: Opportunities and Obstacles"
Leaders of other Community Sustainability Partnerships throughout Michigan joined together on July 23rd, 2009 to share successful strategies, learn from various case studies and discuss the established framework that has made these partnerships the cornerstone of your community.

July 24th, 2009: "CSP 2.0"
CSP endorsing partners met on July 24 for a roundtable discussion to share needs and ideas for the next version of the Community Sustainability Partnership in West Michigan. The session was facilitated by a5 group inc. and Seven Generations Ahead.