Business Synopsis
Sustainable Community Advocates (SCA) was established to assist clients with the development and advocacy of strategies, initiatives, action plans, and project delivery designed to support and ensure the sustainability of communities and regions.
Specific Services
Engagement with Regional and Local Planning
SCA Principal, Steve Teshara, has extensive experience in both regional and local planning in the Lake Tahoe-Truckee region. He assisted clients during development of the TRPA Regional Plan Update (RPU) and the companion Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) adopted by the Agency’s Governing Board in December 2012. Steve remains actively engaged in the development and adoption of “Area Plans” consistent with TRPA Code Chapter 13 and subsequent updates of the Regional Transportation Plan, TRPA Code Amendments, and the plans and projects development by local governments and other regional agencies.
Many businesses, organizations, and others realize they have a stake in the outcome of Tahoe’s regional and local planning processes. However, most do not have the staff, background, or time to participate in a sustained and consistent manner that will positively influence outcomes. SCA Principal, Steve Teshara, can provide this service, based on a specific, negotiated scope of work and contract for services, customized for the client.
Project Advocacy and Delivery
Visioning, planning, developing, funding and delivering projects is a challenging task. Steve has successfully navigated a variety of projects from start to finish. These include community-based initiatives, transportation, transit, multi-use trails, forest health, watershed restoration, and other projects, providing leadership, experience and advocacy as part of a team approach to success.
Writing and Editing
SCA offers writing and editing services to support planning, project development, and advocacy. SCA Principal, Steve Teshara, has successfully worked as a solo practitioner and partnered with a variety of organizations, agencies, and other consultants in the development and execution of such activities.
Public and Media Relations – Community Engagement
Steve Teshara began his career as a working journalist, and, over the years, has served as a public and media relations specialist for both employers and clients. He brings over 40 years of experience to the important arenas of public and media relations and community engagement.
Basic Rate Schedule
The basic billing rate for services of the Principal is $140.00 per hour. SCA publishes this rate, subject to adjustment, based on project circumstances such as duration, magnitude, complexity, and risk of the anticipated effort. The basic hourly rate is also adjustable for those hours necessary for travel, as may be agreed to by the client and SCA. SCA also takes on long-term work on a retainer basis. Certificates of Insurance and policy endorsements are provided to clients as required. A list of experiences and references pertinent to project proposal or projects accepted will be provided upon request.
Sustainable Community Advocates is a Nevada based Partnership. Steve Teshara is the Owner and Principal.
