SPOKANE, Wash. — The Sustainability Action Subcommittee (SAS) of the Spokane City Council released a new plan on April 28 that outlined Spokane’s greatest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and preventative measures that can be taken.
The SAS is asking community members to review the Sustainability Action Plan and share their commentary on the topics by August 31.
The SAS provided an 81-page, detailed plan along with a 24-minute video that explains which issues they will focus on, ways to mitigate the problems and why they issues are important. They also included a 9-page overview of the report.
There will also be three virtual workshops open to the public. The workshops will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about and provide feedback on the City of Spokane's draft.
- Thursday, May 20 from 6-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 29 from 10-11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, June 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Here is a summary of the topics covered in the report.
They plan to reduce 95% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, build environmental and economic resiliency and prioritize those most impacted by health and economic downturns.
Buildings and Energy
The main goals for this section are to encourage renewable energy buildings, promote local production of renewable energy and engage the community in energy efficiency.
Transportations and Land Use
The goals for transportation and land use include support of mixed use and walkable communities, the reduction of motor vehicle miles and encourage active transportation and advance alternative and low carbon fuel in regional transportation.
Waste Diversion and Material Conservation
The main goals for this section are to invest waste diversion programs to substantially reduce volume of solid waste and to boost regional economic opportunity by promoting circular waste programs.
Water Resources
The main goals for water is to protect the Spokane River through planning and policy, ensure a clean and sustainable water supply, educate and engage the community in water resources stewardship and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations and agencies to leverage funding and invite community input.
Economic Prosperity
The goals for the economy are to invest and promote a just, regenerative, and resilient local economy and ensure local workforce has access to affordable healthcare, transportation, housing, and education.
Natural Environment
The goals for the environment are to protect and build climate resilience in natural ecosystems in the city, increase urban tree canopy and climate-adapted plant landscapes and educate and engage the community.
Health and Wellbeing
The goals for community health are to prioritize and invest in underserved communities, implement climate adaption strategies into emergency and disaster response and create community engagement around sustainability and climate action.
For more information and the complete report, visit their website.
