Air Quality

Implement an energy rating/disclosure policy for residential and/or commercial buildings.

Adopt a tree preservation or native landscaping ordinance.

Document that at least one business/building uses waste heat or water discharge from another business or conducts materials exchange activities with another organization.

Adopt an historic preservation ordinance/regulations and encourage adaptive reuse.

Integrate green building and EV charging best practices information and assistance into the building permit process.

Plan and budget for a network of parks, green spaces, water features and trails for areas where new development is planned.

Replace city-owned parking lot/ramp lighting with Dark-Sky compliant, energy efficient, automatic dimming lighting technologies.

Relamp/improve exterior building lighting for city-owned buildings/facilities with energy efficient, Dark-Sky compliant lighting.

Right-size/down-size the city fleet with the most fuel-efficient vehicles that are of an optimal size and capacity for their intended functions.

Use LED/solar-powered lighting for a flashing sign or in a street, parking lot or park project.