Sustainable Neighborhood Network
The Sustainable Neighborhoods Program is a City certification program that empowers residents to come together as "neighborhoods" and take action on shared sustainability goals. The program channels resident group projects into five broad goal categories and associated target areas. The goal categories are energy, air, water, land, and people.
Energy: projects that promote energy efficiency and encourage the use of renewable energy sources.
Air: projects that reduce emissions generated in the neighborhood and improve both outdoor and indoor air quality.
Water: projects that conserve water resources and improve water quality.
Land: projects that encourage stewardship and conservation of ecosystems and resources.
People: projects that enhance the social vitality of the neighborhood by encouraging community interaction, partnerships, and outreach programs.
Participating neighborhoods use these goal areas to guide their selection of workshop topics and neighborhood initiatives.
Neighborhoods that participate in this program will first develop a core leadership committee with their neighbors. The leadership committee will then plan and execute their own neighborhood projects, workshops, and learning sessions throughout the year(s) with guidance and support from experienced city staff to ensure your success! Neighborhoods are encouraged to engage as many of their neighbors as possible.
Louisville’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program gives our residents a new opportunity to put their passion of sustainability and fighting climate change into action!
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Participating groups are resident-driven, with the City serving as a liaison between agencies while providing structure, support, and capacity to help bring ideas to life. Projects can vary widely to reflect each neighborhood's interest and needs, including:
- Workshops and educational events
- Community Events and outreach
- Hands-on sustainability initiatives
Through their efforts, participating groups earn program credits and may receive designation as either:
- Participating Sustainable Neighborhood, or
- Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood
In addition to advancing the City's Sustainability Plan and goals, the program helps strengthen community connections and may offer benefits such as:
- City Council recognition
- Neighborhood signage
- Educational opportunities
How do you apply to be a Sustainable Neighborhood?
Interested in becoming a Sustainable Neighborhood? Submit an application.
Applications are reviewed by a committee and evaluated based on the strength and completeness of responses. For the 2026 application cycle, one application will be approved per City quadrant. Applications are due Friday, November 13, 2026.