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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor Troxell and City Councilmembers
THRU: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Kevin R. Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
FROM: Michelle Finchum, Community Engagement Specialist
DATE: June 8, 2017
SUBJECT: One Planet Program National Recognition
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The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of
Government, Harvard University, has recognized the City of Fort Collins’ One Planet program
as part of the 2017 Bright Ideas in Government initiative. Learn more at
www.innovations.harvard.edu/2017-innovations-american-government-awards-bright-ideas.
This recognition makes the One Planet program part of a cohort that includes programs from all
levels of government — school districts, county, city, state, federal agencies, tribal nations and
public-private partnerships — that represent the next horizon in government work to improve
services, solve problems and work on behalf of citizens. Using tours of Fort Collins’ City
services and projects, the One Planet program bolsters employee curiosity and pride regarding
how their departments function.
Running annually May-October, One Planet is an engagement and education program with over
300 participants that inspires employees to embrace and experience our operations and services
through interactive tours. This program fosters interdepartmental collaboration and idea
generation, and encourages participants to understand their own organization and what role they
play in creating a culture of sustainability and innovation.
We are currently promoting the 8th year of One Planet, with goals to exceed previous
participation levels.
Cc: Lisa Rosintoski, Customer Connections Manager
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