Resourceful Communities’ “triple bottom line” is a unique approach to community development that integrates environmental stewardship, sustainable economic development and social justice. When issues are viewed as separate unrelated parts, solutions tend to be piecemeal or short term. Resourceful Communities recognizes that these issues are related; their solutions must be integrated for sustainable change. In focusing on assets, rather than deficiencies, communities, their economies and environment are strengthened for the long term.

Triple bottom line efforts are as varied as the organizations and communities in our statewide network. This approach is flexible and innovative, creating new economies that protect, enhance and restore natural, cultural, historic and community resources.