Envision

Integrating the Envision Framework into our infrastructure projects

The City of Renton Public Works Department is committed to building infrastructure that is not only functional and resilient, but also environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. To help achieve this, we have adopted the Envision Framework, a nationally recognized tool that guides sustainable infrastructure planning, design, and delivery.

What is the Envision Framework?

Envision is a framework managed by Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) that encourages systemic changes in the planning, design, and delivery of sustainable, resilient, and equitable civil infrastructure through education, training, and third-party project verification.

It was developed through a collaboration between ISI, which was founded by:

• American Public Works Association (APWA)
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
• The Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Why it matters

Integrating Envision improves transparency, accountability, and value in public infrastructure. It ensures we design projects that:

• Support Community Health and Resilience
• Protect Nature and Environment
• Deliver Long-term Economic Value
• Use Resource Responsibly
• Plan for the Future

By integrating the framework, we are helping create a more sustainable and livable city for everyone.

Completed projects and future plans