Key Commitments
Reduce citywide GHG emissions 50% by 2030 (vs 2011 baseline), 75% by 2040, 95% by 2050 and net-zero through carbon sequestration; maintain 40% citywide tree canopy coverage
Goals
(1 total)
- CL-Goal: Ensure that planning efforts, infrastructure investments and municipal operations proactively manage natural resources to meet the needs of current and future generations while maintaining the integrity, stability and beauty of natural systems
Stronger Policy Language (72 policies)
- CL-13: Adopt and implement policies and programs to achieve a target of reducing citywide greenhouse gas emissions, compared to a 2011 baseline, by 50% by 2030, 75% by 2040, and 95% by 2050...
- CL-16: Achieve a citywide tree canopy target of at least 40% canopy coverage that reflects our "City in a Park" character and maintain an action plan for meeting the target...
- CL-103: Establish a target of no net loss of ecosystem composition, structure and function, especially in Priority Habitats and Critical Areas, and strive for net ecological gain...
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (41 policies)
- CL-6: Provide the public with educational opportunities and resources about environmental issues and illustrate individual actions that benefit the environment.
- CL-64: Provide education and incentives to support the implementation of low impact development practices, integrated site planning and green building...
- CL-90: Encourage the use of native and climate-adaptive plants in residential and commercial landscapes, considering species' climate resilience.