Attachment B - Climate Action Plan: Survey Results Summary
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Top 4 acti vi ti es most urgent for the Ci ty of Phoeni x to address Most real isti c cl imate actions by resi dents Draft Climate Action Plan Public Comments and Survey Results Plant trees Build a more reliable water supply Reduce upfront costs for climate solutions Offer no- or low-cost housing upgrades Recycle Use energy efficient products Buy greener products Compost Plant trees Buy local food 87 Emails Comments by sector Participants by district Survey Workshops 2,659 Survey Responses 2,498 English 161 Spanish 399,000+ Social Media Views 12 Virtual Workshops 534 Participants I would be more li kel y to parti ci pate i n cl i mate change acti vi ti es i f. . . There was a tax break or rebate involved It saved me money I knew that the city of Phoenix was also acting It took place in my neighborhood Attachment B Draft Climate Action Plan Public Comments and Survey Results Word Cloud of Respondent’ s Comments Larger Text = Higher Frequency Stationary Energy Transportati on Waste Air Qual ity Heat Equi ty The City needs to heavily promote teleworking. By reducing emissions, Phoenix can save billions of dollars, avoid needless deaths, and prevent thousands of asthma attacks. In a city /state that has sunshine 360 days a year. Phoenix should LEAD the nation in solar energy. no ifs, ands or butts. No excuse, no explanation. Just do it. And do it fast. Set the standard be the true, proud and exemplary Valley of the Sun. Climate change, like COVID-19, exposes and worsens already existing societal inequities. Historical racial injustices will not be erased just by the passage of time. An effective Climate Action Plan will address our inequitable past and present head on. A major component of our carbon emissions is the transportation sector. The city must move away from a sprawling vehicle based urban plan to a denser more walkable and bikeable urban environment with plenty of shade, lots of bike lanes with physical barriers, and sidewalks throughout neighborhoods. Require more business in Phoenix to start contributing to a circular economy that is sustainable. Educate folks on how easy composting, recycling and other measures are to do. Shade is very important and I would love to see native trees lining every street. Phoenix is a very hot city and policies to reduce local impact is very important, especially for low income residents, homeless, outdoor workers. Food Systems More locally sourced food, more sustainable food, more equal access to fresh and healthy food Water Drought is the biggest concern for the valley and Phoenix. Please provide incentives for homeowners to switch from grass to desert landscaping