Eureka has, for many years, concentrated effort on historical preservation, stormwater management, and pedestrian and bicycling-based traffic control systems. The city has developed a detailed timeline for its goals, much centered around community development, to make the city more sustainable for the future.

Olympia is serious about sustainability. As the first city in the United states to become a member of the PLUS Network (a peer learning network of more than 30 cities that share their experiences, expertise, and tools in order to undertake a long-term sustainability plan), they have high expectations, and are definitely fulfilling them.

In 2006, the mayor and city council committed to making Rockville a sustainability leader among Maryland communities. The city concentrates on promoting green initiatives by communicating goals, activities, and environmental regulations to its citizens via their website and volunteering opportunities available in the community.