Plan

City of Portland's Climate Emergency Workplan

Summary

This workplan describes the actions Portland can and must take to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 and make Portlanders more resilient, especially communities of color and those most at-risk and vulnerable to impacts of climate change.

Year
2024

Details

Hazards
Air Quality
Water Quality
Wildfire
Assets
Energy and Utilities
Forestry
Natural Areas and Wildlife
People
Transportation and Mobility
Sources
City of Portland, OR
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Options Used

Work with local, state and federal partners to update floodplain data, maps, policies and programs to reflect climate change projections and variability and improve floodplain function.

Relevant Options

Work with utility companies to increase the amount of electricity from renewable sources to improve air quality, diversify power sources and increase the resilience of the power grid. Encourage local businesses to benchmark, disclose, and reduce energy use in their buildings. Consider creating a city- sponsored recognition program for businesses who conserve energy. Work with utility companies to address local impacts of power operations.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

Plans

City of Portland's Climate Emergency Workplan

Organizations

City of Portland, OR
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