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Climate Action Planning

If you're a Hazel Park, Southgate or Ypsilanti resident, visit our community page to find out how you can get more involved.


What is Climate Action Planning?

Climate change is by definition global and cannot be addressed by one community acting alone. Many mitigation efforts, however, can only be implemented at the local level, and community-scale strategies must be developed. 
 
The local communities where we live and work present many opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, simultaneously addressing climate change and providing direct local benefits. While small cities may not be able to match national examples like Chicago for big flashy efforts, they have the ability to tailor efforts to local concerns.
 
From the scale of the individual home to the citywide street network, local action can help slow climate change while also saving money, improving quality of life, and supporting new business and employment opportunities.
 
 

Local Action, Regional Impact, Global Significance: Climate Action Planning in Hazel Park, Southgate and Ypsilanti 

The cities of Hazel Park, Southgate and Ypsilanti are developing strategies for community-level action on climate change. Over the course of 2011 and 2012, these three cities will work with experts, community stakeholders and residents to identify local opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create comprehensive climate action plans, and position themselves as regional leaders in the emerging green economy.  

These metro Detroit cities have already begun to take action on energy usage and climate change. By moving from individual opportunities to strategic thinking about climate change, they will maximize and coordinate benefits while also providing a model for other communities. Climate action plans will offer these communities energy cost savings, greater quality of life, enhanced environmental quality, and new business and employment opportunities. 

The model process guide will be available in Fall 2012, though neighboring communities are encouraged to get involved in the local planning processes.

 

Get Involved with Climate Action Planning

Developing a successful climate action plan tailored to local needs requires input from across the community. Residents, businesses and property owners, elected officials, schools, utilities, commuters and visitors all have a role to play.

For information on how you can become involved in your community’s efforts and to subscribe to the latest updates on each city’s progress, head over to the Community Page.
 

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