Residents are being asked to share their thoughts on how the city can achieve its goal of reducing Richmond’s greenhouse gas emissions over the next few decades.
The city aims to reduce community emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050 and is now seeking public feedback on proposed actions to achieve these goals.
Richmondites’ feedback will be incorporated into the Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050, which will go to city council this fall.
The draft plan identifies a number of proposed actions under its eight strategic directions to help achieve the targeted emission cuts.
The strategic directions include retrofitting existing buildings, transitioning to zero emission vehicles, carbon neutral new buildings, complete communities, active mobility for all, supporting frequent transit, enhancing green infrastructure and a transition to a circular economy.
“This proposed plan builds upon Richmond’s achievements and climate action to date, providing momentum to move forward,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a statement.
“Implementing these actions will improve Richmond’s resiliency to the negative effects of climate change and support the city’s equity, affordability and sustainability goals.”
Information on the plan, as well as a short survey, are available on LetsTalkRichmond.ca from now until Sunday, Sept. 26.
