Universal Recycling Ordinance Phase III Now In Effect
The guiding plan for the City of Longmont’s policies and practices is the Envision Longmont Multimodal & Comprehensive Plan (Envision Longmont).
It included a recommendation to develop a Sustainability Plan to focus on actions that can be implemented within a reasonable time frame.
In addition, a Climate Action Recommendations Report was developed to help accelerate Longmont’s steps toward a carbon-free future.
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Sustainability Plan Topic Areas
Increase access to air quality information and develop solutions to improving both indoor and outdoor air.
Develop resilient and sustainable designs that improve human health and well-being.
Increase equitable community inclusion, access, and engagement and develop neighborhood-based, resident-driven action.
Create a diversified, economically secure economy that promotes sustainable business practices.
Develop and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies.
Increase food security and resiliency, and develop land stewardship through agriculture.
Create land management systems that connect to nature and increase ecosystem health.
Develop affordable, reliable, and accessible multi-modal transportation.
Increase waste diversion and reduction through waste management planning.
Improve water supply management and watershed quality and preservation.
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