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Office of Heat Response and Mitigation Overview and Discussion
This report provides an update on the City's work to mitigate urban heat and an
overview of the new Office of Heat Response and Mitigation.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Summary
Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate hazards and a major challenge for health,
infrastructure, and economic productivity in our City. Climate predictions indicate
temperatures will continue to increase and heat waves will occur more often and last
longer.
Urban heat does not affect all people equally. Impacts are concentrated in lower
income, racial and ethnic minority households in parts of the City with less vegetation
and higher temperatures. Outdoor workers, people experiencing homelessness, and
other vulnerable populations such as those living in poorly insulated homes, face the
brunt of heat-related impacts. While most residences in Phoenix have some form of
mechanical cooling, the cost of electricity and repairs to air conditioning is a barrier to
sufficient cooling for more than 25 percent of Phoenix households.
Extreme heat events are not the only concern. Since the 1950s, the average night-time
temperature in central Phoenix has risen by nine degrees as a result of the urban heat
island effect - a phenomenon caused by increasing amounts of hardscape and
concrete surfaces that capture and store heat during the day and release it more
slowly in the evening hours than in the surrounding desert, as well as waste heat
emitted by vehicles, air conditioners, and other sources.
In the face of these worsening problems, as part of the City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22
Budget, the Mayor and Council approved a new, first of its kind Office of Heat
Response and Mitigation (OHRM) in the City Manager's Office. The OHRM will work to
comprehensively address the public health threat of rising temperatures, meet the
goals of the Tree and Shade Master Plan, and help create and implement data-driven
strategies for buildings and infrastructure in the City to reduce the urban heat island
effect, all in support of the heat-related goals in the proposed Climate Action Plan. The
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Office includes a Tree and Shade Administrator as recommended by the City's
Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission. Specifically, the OHRM has four
key initial charges:
· Coordinate interdepartmental and regional efforts associated with immediate heat
relief;
· Identify mid- and long-term heat mitigation strategies and opportunities associated
with trees and vegetation, green infrastructure and low impact development, and
heat-mitigation technologies and materials;
· Develop innovative solutions to continue Phoenix's leadership in heat readiness;
and
· Coordinate with partners including peer cities, universities, the business community,
utilities, and nonprofit organizations to share best practices and leverage funding
opportunities.
The OHRM will build upon the strong foundation of leadership Phoenix has established
regarding urban heat. Over the last decade the City has taken actions ranging from
activating the regional Heat Relief Network each summer, expanding shade
opportunities available to transit users, enacting policies to keep summer hikers safe,
to collaborating to design, from the ground up, redevelopment of the Edison Eastlake
CHOICE Neighborhood as a model heat resilient community. In 2017 the City engaged
with researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) to create awareness and begin
developing a comprehensive urban heat mitigation and adaptation plan. This work was
the basis of HeatReadyPHX, a collaboration with ASU and the Maricopa County
Department of Public Health, among others, and includes a HeatReady Certification
for cities (modeled after the StormReady Certification) that will assess and certify heat
readiness based on staff and investment, cooling strategies, and resources available
for residents, among other criteria. HeatReadyPHX earned recognition and financial
support for Phoenix as a Champion City in the Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2018 Mayors
Challenge.
Consensus and momentum for action on urban heat is growing throughout greater
Phoenix, and OHRM will participate as fully as possible in the Arizona Heat Resilience
Working Group, Cooling Center Response Network, and other collaborative efforts in
support of regional heat governance. Creation of the OHRM is an important step to
coordinate the City's efforts, continue to engage the community, and be a point of
contact to partner with others and leverage the work toward measurable outcomes.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of Heat
Response and Mitigation.
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Report
This report provides an update on the City's work to mitigate urban heat and an
overview of the new Office of Heat Response and Mitigation.
THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
Summary
Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate hazards and a major challenge for health,
infrastructure, and economic productivity in our City. Climate predictions indicate
temperatures will continue to increase and heat waves will occur more often and last
longer.
Urban heat does not affect all people equally. Impacts are concentrated in lower
income, racial and ethnic minority households in parts of the City with less vegetation
and higher temperatures. Outdoor workers, people experiencing homelessness, and
other vulnerable populations such as those living in poorly insulated homes, face the
brunt of heat-related impacts. While most residences in Phoenix have some form of
mechanical cooling, the cost of electricity and repairs to air conditioning is a barrier to
sufficient cooling for more than 25 percent of Phoenix households.
Extreme heat events are not the only concern. Since the 1950s, the average night-time
temperature in central Phoenix has risen by nine degrees as a result of the urban heat
island effect - a phenomenon caused by increasing amounts of hardscape and
concrete surfaces that capture and store heat during the day and release it more
slowly in the evening hours than in the surrounding desert, as well as waste heat
emitted by vehicles, air conditioners, and other sources.
In the face of these worsening problems, as part of the City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22
Budget, the Mayor and Council approved a new, first of its kind Office of Heat
Response and Mitigation (OHRM) in the City Manager's Office. The OHRM will work to
comprehensively address the public health threat of rising temperatures, meet the
goals of the Tree and Shade Master Plan, and help create and implement data-driven
strategies for buildings and infrastructure in the City to reduce the urban heat island
effect, all in support of the heat-related goals in the proposed Climate Action Plan. The
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Office includes a Tree and Shade Administrator as recommended by the City's
Environmental Quality and Sustainability Commission. Specifically, the OHRM has four
key initial charges:
· Coordinate interdepartmental and regional efforts associated with immediate heat
relief;
· Identify mid- and long-term heat mitigation strategies and opportunities associated
with trees and vegetation, green infrastructure and low impact development, and
heat-mitigation technologies and materials;
· Develop innovative solutions to continue Phoenix's leadership in heat readiness;
and
· Coordinate with partners including peer cities, universities, the business community,
utilities, and nonprofit organizations to share best practices and leverage funding
opportunities.
The OHRM will build upon the strong foundation of leadership Phoenix has established
regarding urban heat. Over the last decade the City has taken actions ranging from
activating the regional Heat Relief Network each summer, expanding shade
opportunities available to transit users, enacting policies to keep summer hikers safe,
to collaborating to design, from the ground up, redevelopment of the Edison Eastlake
CHOICE Neighborhood as a model heat resilient community. In 2017 the City engaged
with researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) to create awareness and begin
developing a comprehensive urban heat mitigation and adaptation plan. This work was
the basis of HeatReadyPHX, a collaboration with ASU and the Maricopa County
Department of Public Health, among others, and includes a HeatReady Certification
for cities (modeled after the StormReady Certification) that will assess and certify heat
readiness based on staff and investment, cooling strategies, and resources available
for residents, among other criteria. HeatReadyPHX earned recognition and financial
support for Phoenix as a Champion City in the Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2018 Mayors
Challenge.
Consensus and momentum for action on urban heat is growing throughout greater
Phoenix, and OHRM will participate as fully as possible in the Arizona Heat Resilience
Working Group, Cooling Center Response Network, and other collaborative efforts in
support of regional heat governance. Creation of the OHRM is an important step to
coordinate the City's efforts, continue to engage the community, and be a point of
contact to partner with others and leverage the work toward measurable outcomes.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of Heat
Response and Mitigation.
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Phoenix Climate Action Plan
This report provides the 2021 City of Phoenix Climate Action Plan and requests
approval to adopt the plan. The Climate Action Plan is a community-wide plan with a
goal to achieve a 50 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction (below the
2018 baseline) by 2030 and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The Climate Action
Plan describes goals and actions for addressing climate change by reducing
greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors of energy, transportation, and waste and
addresses resiliency goals in the areas of air quality, heat, local food systems, and
water.
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Summary
The City of Phoenix recognizes the impacts of climate change and has implemented
projects and programs that reduce GHG emissions. Phoenix voters supported an
ambitious vision in the 2015 General Plan to become the most sustainable desert city
on the planet. A sustainable city improves the quality of life for everyone while allowing
nature to thrive. In 2016 the Phoenix City Council adopted 2050 Sustainability Goals
that set long-term outcomes necessary to fulfill this vision, and now, this Climate Action
Plan (Plan) proposes actions to put Phoenix on a path to achieving the ambitious, long
-term 2050 goals. An Executive Summary can be found in Attachment A. Electronic
copies of the full Plan can also be found online, in English and Spanish, at the
webpage below.
Phoenix Climate Action Plan:
https://www.phoenix.gov/oep/cap
In 2020, the City joined C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a network of the world’s
major cities committed to addressing climate change. C40 has asked leading cities to
commit to stop any rise in GHG emissions after 2020 as well as achieve substantial
carbon emissions reductions by 2030 to help curb global emissions and limit
temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Climate action planning is not new to Phoenix. Phoenix has invested $600 million in
climate actions in recent years including:
· $30 million in LED Streetlight project replacing 100,000 streetlights;
· $16.9 million in a state-of-the-art compost facility;
· $25 million in a biogas facility;
· $30 million in retrofits underway to reduce energy use in City buildings;
· $530 million in transit since 2016 under the Phoenix Transportation Plan (T2050) for
extended bus and paratransit operating hours, and increased local bus frequency to
every 30 minutes or less Citywide; and
· 45 miles of cool pavement installed - more than any other city in the world.
Plan Development and Community Engagement
The Plan was developed by the Office of Environmental Programs with contributions
from 29 City departments as well as public and stakeholder input on the Climate Action
Plan Framework presented in Fall 2020 and the Draft Climate Action Plan presented in
Summer 2021.
The City’s commitment to include equity principles is integral in all phases of
development and implementation of this Plan and requires partnerships and dialogue
with everyone, including traditionally under-represented groups. The challenges of the
pandemic and inability to meet in person resulted in primarily virtual workshops and
meetings, electronic surveys, and social media engagements. The City partnered with
community and business groups to present the Plan, such as CHISPA AZ, Arizona
Green Chamber of Commerce, Unlimited Potential, American Society of Civil
Engineers, Union of Concerned Scientists and Youth-focused groups.
The following summarizes outreach provided in English and Spanish from Fall of 2020
through August 2021:
· 399,000 social media views;
· 440,000 Grocery TV ad impressions;
· 2,659 survey responses;
· 12 virtual workshops with 534 participants; and
· 87 email comments received.
A copy of the Plan’s Survey Results Summary is included in Attachment B.
Plan Overview
The goals identified in the Plan will help prepare for the effects of climate change, put
the City on a path to reduce GHG emissions by a minimum of 50 percent by 2030, and
achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
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The following significant goals and actions are identified in the Plan:
1. Create an inclusive and equitable city, prioritizing investments in previously
underserved communities, proactively seeking community input on all major climate
policy and related budget decisions and embedding equity in all climate actions;
2. Lead by example by transitioning City operations electrical use to carbon neutral by
2030 through energy use reduction and implementation of local and utility scale
solar projects;
3. Reduce community carbon emissions from buildings, transportation, and waste to
move toward becoming a carbon-neutral city by 2050;
4. Support increased energy efficiency, renewable energy and new electric vehicle
charging requirements in building codes, to achieve carbon neutral buildings
Citywide by 2050 with all new construction being net-positive in both energy and
materials by 2050;
5. Attract businesses that turn waste into resources and create a thriving Resource
Innovation Campus by 2030 to put the City on the path to zero waste by 2050;
6. Support and prepare for 280,000 electric vehicles in the City by 2030 and rapidly
expand bus and High-Capacity Transit (Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit) to achieve
carbon neutral transportation by 2050;
7. Support new land use and development tools, such as the Walkable Urban Code, to
prioritize people arriving by walking, biking, or using transit, thereby reducing
dependence on gasoline-fueled single occupancy vehicles, particularly within and
connecting to Transit Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores and Centers,
by the year 2050;
8. Become a top tier Heat-Ready City by 2025 by implementing the Tree and Shade
Master Plan by 2030 and building a network of 200 “cool corridors” by 2050;
9. Continue to lead internationally in water stewardship by providing a clean and
reliable 100-year water supply;
10.Create and maintain a healthy, sustainable, equitable, and thriving local food
system with healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for all Phoenix
residents by 2050; and
11.Significantly improve air quality in the region to meet federal air quality standards.
The schedule for achieving the Plan’s goals is categorized by short-term (2020-25),
medium-term (2025-30), and long-term (2035-50) timeframes. Each sector includes
quick start action examples, which are actions currently being taken by the City or
proposed that will be completed by 2025. Each sector also includes key achievements
and examples of the City leading the way.
Community-Scale GHG Emissions in Phoenix by Sector
The actions Phoenix and others have completed to date have resulted in a decrease in
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per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2012 to 2018, which is significant
because this occurred when the City’s population grew 12 percent and the metro area
economy grew 26 percent.
The City has completed a community-scale GHG emissions inventory for calendar
year 2018 (with an inventory for 2020 in progress) in partnership with the Arizona State
University (ASU) Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service. GHG
emissions are inventoried in three sectors: Stationary Energy, Transportation and
Waste. The latest inventory from 2018 showed the following:
Stationary Energy Sector - 51 percent of GHG emissions
GHG emissions occur from energy used in residential buildings, commercial buildings
and facilities, manufacturing industries, agriculture, forestry and fishing energy use,
and electricity transmission and distribution energy losses. GHG emissions from the
Stationary Sector continue to decrease as the electricity grid decreases dependence
on fossil fuels and increasingly relies on renewable sources.
Transportation Sector - 47 percent of GHG emissions
GHG emissions occur from commercial and civil aviation, on road transportation, non-
road vehicle use, freight, and light rail. GHG emissions from the Transportation Sector
continue to increase along with population growth, with the majority of emissions
resulting from the use of gasoline-fueled vehicles.
Waste Sector - 2 percent of GHG emissions
GHG emissions occur from solid waste disposal, the biological treatment of waste
(composting), and wastewater treatment. The GHG emissions from the Waste Sector
have decreased over time with the installation of landfill gas capture systems and
decreasing emissions from decommissioned landfills.
Currently, the City is on track to achieve 50 percent GHG emissions reduction (below
its 2018 baseline) by 2030 and will strive to go beyond that toward achieving net-zero
emissions by 2050.
Implementing the Climate Action Plan Goals
Implementing the Plan will require the City to work with partners across multiple
sectors, since it lacks legal and institutional authority to completely implement all
actions necessary on its own. Many climate actions require significant funding to
implement, including increased public transit and renewable energy generation. The
City continually investigates different financial tools to implement projects. The City has
developed one of the nation’s first Green and Sustainability Bond Frameworks to
attract new investors interested in supporting sustainable infrastructure. These types of
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bonds were used for the City’s water infrastructure, which include the Drought Pipeline
Project, which will provide water to areas of the City dependent on water sources that
are currently decreasing due to climate change.
Political and social considerations were taken when developing the Plan. For example,
many individuals prefer or need to travel alone in their passenger vehicles; thus, focus
on the Plan was made to transition more internal combustion engine vehicles to
electric vehicles and to increase public transit options to make it more convenient.
Many of the successful initiatives found within the Plan required political acceptance
and support to implement. For example, Transportation 2050 received the approval of
voters in 2015 for a 0.7 percent sales tax that augments federal and county funds for
transit and street improvements. Practical and technological barriers exist in
implementation of public transit options, electric vehicle deployment and renewable
energy generation. Transportation options are difficult to implement in a City as
widespread as Phoenix where an average trip distance is 18 miles.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of
Environmental Programs.
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Attachment A
CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN
2021 EDITION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
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LETTER FROM
THE MAYOR
Phoenicians have a unique understanding of our
relationship with our environment. Here in the
heart of the Sonoran Desert, we know intimately
the importance of wise water management, living
with resilience to extreme heat, and the joys and
dangers of our monsoon season. While we are
and feedback contributed by residents and other
not naïve to the immense challenges posed by
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a warming climate, Phoenicians look with bold
on the continued commitment of all collaborators,
vision toward the future. In 2015 voters declared
both within the City of Phoenix and throughout
their commitment to making Phoenix the most
the community.
sustainable desert city on the planet.
Climate action is not only a public health and
This Climate Action Plan outlines actions necessary
environmental imperative—it is central to ensuring
to achieve this vision, charting the path to carbon
equity and accessibility, modernizing our economy,
neutrality and zero waste by 2050 or sooner. It is
fostering new jobs and talent in response to emerging
data-driven and uses the bi-annual greenhouse
markets, and ensuring Phoenix remains competitive.
gas emissions inventory conducted in partnership
Companies in Phoenix are establishing climate goals
with Arizona State University to establish baseline
and developing the technologies that will power a
emission levels and track progress. It is designed
low-carbon, zero waste economy. We are poised to
as a living document, able to continuously respond
drive the development of solutions that will support
to the ever-changing and unique needs of our city
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actions outlined in this plan will be analyzed and Our city got its name from the symbolism of ‘rising
modeled with the support of C40 Cities, a global from the ashes’ of an ancient civilization, the
network of leading cities working to mitigate Hohokam people, who irrigated this land with canals
climate change. that serve as the foundation for the canal system we
depend on today. This valley has long been home
I’d like to acknowledge the enormous time and
to resilient and enterprising people, and I believe
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Phoenix has the ingenuity and courageous spirit to
dedicated to this project, with special thanks to the
honor this legacy and create a better city, and a better
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world, for future generations to come.
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and external stakeholders. Phoenix is proud to have
dedicated public servants who are committed to our
shared success. We also appreciate the time, ideas, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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Rosanne Albright $ & (+' /*)яѰ- /$- ѱя -&. ) - /$*) + -/( )/
Katrina Gerster Cuong Dinh, Parks and Recreation Department
Karen Ibarra Danielle Poveromo, Parks and Recreation Department
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Mark Hartman Joshua Bednarek, Planning and Development Department
Nick Brown Odette Bakker, Planning and Development Department
-$ ''$. Nikki Hicks, Police Department
Karen Apple Joe Bowar, Public Transit Department
Rodney Merrill, Public Transit Department
$/4*0) $' ( -. Kelly Murray, Public Transit Department
Kate Gallego, Mayor Felissa Washington Smith, Public Works Department
Carlos Garcia, Vice Mayor and Councilmember, District 8 Brandie Barrett, Public Works Department
Ann O’Brien, Councilmember, District 1 Keith Carbajal, Public Works Department
Jim Waring, Councilmember, District 2 Mikaela Castle, Public Works Department
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Laura Pastor, Councilmember, District 4 Kini Knudson, Street Transportation Department
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Sal DiCiccio, Councilmember, District 6 Lance Cosby, Water Services Department
Yassamin Ansari, Councilmember, District 7
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Karen Peters, Deputy City Manager Arizona Public Service
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Ricardo Duran, Human Services Department many programs that have improved the life of the residents of
Felicia Thompson, Information Technology Services Phoenix. We want to recognize Joe and thank him for all the
Stephen Wetherell, Law Department climate-related work he did previously that has allowed us
Monique Coady, Law Department to reach completion of a climate action plan for all Phoenix.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Phoenix is a modern desert city with a unique backstory of human ingenuity and the harnessing of natural resources
to sustain life, dating back thousands of years to the Hohokam. For Phoenix to continue to rise and thrive, we need a
data-driven guidebook to address and overcome resource challenges and climate threats. This Climate Action Plan
will lead the way, providing an actionable framework for growth and development, while building a strong, equitable,
and resilient city.
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the 4th most desirable city for millennials and the 11th best city to start a business. Its residents enjoy 300 days of
sunshine and have access to the largest municipal park system in the nation consisting of 48,000 acres of parks and
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extended bus and paratransit operating hours, and increased local bus frequency to every
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The Pathway to Carbon Neutral by 2050
Phoenix has accomplished many initiatives, programs, and projects that have led to GHG reductions and provided
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underway now and some proposed, that will reduce GHG emissions in Phoenix. Many actions described in this plan
aim at strengthening community resilience and growth. This Plan is dynamic: it is built on community input and data.
Because the plan’s very foundation relies on new information, this plan will be updated at least every other year as
new information is available, technological innovations are made, and market conditions change.
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GHG EMISSIONS IN PHOENIX
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GHG reductions have been estimated using Phoenix data in C40’s Pathways model. According to C40 guidance, the
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executive order to have a carbon pollution-free electricity sector no later than 2035 along with increased use of green gas
to power businesses and homes.
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business, residents, and other government agencies, advancements in technology, market improvements, and potential
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THE VISION: 2050 GOALS
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS RESILIENCY
REDUCTIONS GOALS: GOALS:
Stationary Energy Air Quality
All buildings will be powered with Phoenix will achieve a level of air
net-zero GHG sources of energy. All quality that is healthy for humans
) 2 0$' $)".2$'' ћ) /ѣ+*.$/$1 ќ$) and the environment. Air quality will
terms of energy and materials. At the ( /юю /$*) '( $ )/$-
community scale, we will enhance 15 Quality Standards and World Health
compact centers where the services Organization standards, and will
are provided locally. Residents will be achieve a visibility index of good or
able to live, work and play, all within 3 '' )/*)ЫТ !*ڔ4.*-(*- ю
walking or biking distance.
Heat
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All forms of transportation will be fueled through green infrastructure as well as
with net-zero GHG sources of energy. doubling the current tree and shade
Make walking, cycling, and transit )*+4/*ФЧڔю 1 ''- .$ )/.
commonly used, enjoyed, and accessible 2$/#$) ݦ1 ѣ($)0/ 2 '&!-*( + -&
for every Phoenix neighborhood, or open space by adding new parks
including our disabled community. This or open space in underserved areas,
"* '2$''- .0'/$)ЫТ!*ڔ/# +*+0' /$*) adding 150 miles of paths, greenways,
living within one-half mile of transit, and bikeways throughout the city, and
) +-*% /.ЦТ!*ڔ/# +*+0' /$*)2$'' transforming an additional 150 miles
choose to commute by walking, biking, of canals into vibrant public space.
transit or car share.
Local Food System
Waste as a Resource Maintain a healthy, sustainable,
Phoenix will create zero waste equitable, and thriving local food
through participation in the Circular .4./ (2$/## '/#4я Ȃ*- ' я
*)*(42# - - 4 ' ( / -$ '. culturally appropriate food for
are repeatedly used in products, all residents.
instead of using raw materials.
Water
Provide a clean and reliable
100-year water supply.
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THE PATH FORWARD: GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS GOALS
Stationary Energy Sector (SES)
* 'Уѐ Achieve net-zero GHG emissions for municipal operations electricity use by 2030 through
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three new community-wide conservation and renewable-energy programs including
educational programs and incentives to conserve energy by 2025.
* 'Хѐ Promote development of community-wide energy projects, including microgrids, that improve
the sustainability and resilience of the surrounding community’s electricity grid.
* 'Цѐ Design and construct all new buildings within the city to Living Building Challenge, Net-Positive
Design, or equivalent design standards by 2050.
* 'Чѐ Support policies and projects that that help shape an electricity grid that is net-zero GHG
emissions by 2050.
Transportation Sector (TS)
* 'Уѐ Implement the city’s Complete Streets Policy and Active Transportation program to encourage
multiple modes of transportation, particularly within and connecting to Transit Oriented
Development Districts, Village Cores and Centers.
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being electric vehicles by 2030.
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use and transportation investments that encourage walkable and transit oriented communities
while maintaining a thriving economy.
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* 'Уѐ Implement programs to reduce waste, increase the reuse, recycling and recovery of waste
materials and promote social and economic value.
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natural gas as a substitute for fossil natural gas. Have contract executed and facility
constructed and operational by March 2023.
* 'Хѐ Increase waste-diversion participation by all residents and businesses.
* 'Ц: Transition to green alternatives from environmentally hazardous materials.
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* 'Шѐ Reduce GHG from water and wastewater treatment by capturing biogas from treatment
processes and increasing renewable sources of energy.
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THE PATH FORWARD: RESILIENCY GOALS
Air Quality (AQ)
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Local Food System (LFS)
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local, and culturally appropriate food.
* ' Фѐ Businesses that produce, process, distribute, and sell local and healthy food will be recognized
as integral to the economy and encouraged to grow and thrive in Phoenix.
* ' Х: Growing food in Phoenix and the region will be easy and valued, for personal or business use.
* ' Цѐ Food-related waste will be prevented, reused, or recycled via sustainable food production
practices that maintain a healthy environment.
* ' Чѐ Develop food policies and actions that address local and global challenges posed by climate
change, urbanization, political and economic crises, population growth and other factors.
Heat (H)
* ' Уѐ Create a network of 100 cool corridors in vulnerable communities by 2030 to facilitate
movement of people walking, biking and using transit, particularly within and connecting to
Transit Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores, and Centers.
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prioritizing communities most vulnerable to heat, particularly within and connecting to Transit
Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores, and Centers.
* ' Хѐ Provide resources and services to residents to manage heat.
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Water (W)
* 'Уѐ Identify and implement infrastructure projects to ensure water security.
* 'Фѐ Improve conservation of water resources by improving stormwater management, optimizing
water use, conducting water audits, and utilizing wastewater.
* 'Хѐ Increase outreach and provide programs to residents and businesses to reduce water use to
155 GPCD by 2030.
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Attachment B
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2,659 Survey Responses 12 Virtual Workshops
2,498 English 534 Participants
161 Spanish
399,000+ Social Media
87 Emails Views
Top 4 activities most Comments by sector Participants by district
urgent for the City of
Phoenix to address Workshops
Plant trees
Build a more reliable water
supply
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Reduce upfront costs for
climate solutions
Offer no- or low-cost housing
upgrades
I would be more likely to Most realistic climate
participate in climate actions by residents Survey
change activities if...
Recycle
It saved me money
Use energy efficient products
I knew that the city of Phoenix
was also acting Buy greener products
It took place in my neighborhood Compost
There was a tax break or rebate Buy local food
involved Plant trees
Draft Climate Action Plan Public Comments and Survey Results
Stationary Energy Equity Air Quality
Climate change, like COVID-19, exposes and
The City needs to heavily
In a city /state that has sunshine 360 worsens already existing societal inequities.
promote teleworking.
days a year. Phoenix should LEAD Historical racial injustices will not be erased just
the nation in solar energy. no ifs, by the passage of time. An effective Climate Action
By reducing emissions, Phoenix
ands or butts. No excuse, no Plan will address our inequitable past and
explanation. Just do it. And do it fast. can save billions of dollars,
present head on.
Set the standard be the true, proud avoid needless deaths, and
and exemplary Valley of the Sun. Word Cloud of Respondent’s prevent thousands of asthma
Comments attacks.
Larger Text = Higher Frequency
Transportation Water
A major component of our carbon Please provide incentives for
emissions is the transportation sector. homeowners to switch from grass to
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sprawling vehicle based urban plan to a
denser more walkable and bikeable
urban environment with plenty of Drought is the biggest
shade, lots of bike lanes with concern for the valley and
physical barriers, and sidewalks Phoenix.
throughout neighborhoods.
Waste Heat
Require more business in Phoenix Shade is very important and I
would love to see native trees lining
to start contributing to a circular
every street.
economy that is sustainable. Food Systems
Phoenix is a very hot city and
policies to reduce local impact is
Educate folks on how easy More locally sourced food, more sustainable
very important, especially for low
composting, recycling and other food, more equal access to fresh and healthy
income residents, homeless,
measures are to do. food outdoor workers.
This report provides the 2021 City of Phoenix Climate Action Plan and requests
approval to adopt the plan. The Climate Action Plan is a community-wide plan with a
goal to achieve a 50 percent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction (below the
2018 baseline) by 2030 and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The Climate Action
Plan describes goals and actions for addressing climate change by reducing
greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors of energy, transportation, and waste and
addresses resiliency goals in the areas of air quality, heat, local food systems, and
water.
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Summary
The City of Phoenix recognizes the impacts of climate change and has implemented
projects and programs that reduce GHG emissions. Phoenix voters supported an
ambitious vision in the 2015 General Plan to become the most sustainable desert city
on the planet. A sustainable city improves the quality of life for everyone while allowing
nature to thrive. In 2016 the Phoenix City Council adopted 2050 Sustainability Goals
that set long-term outcomes necessary to fulfill this vision, and now, this Climate Action
Plan (Plan) proposes actions to put Phoenix on a path to achieving the ambitious, long
-term 2050 goals. An Executive Summary can be found in Attachment A. Electronic
copies of the full Plan can also be found online, in English and Spanish, at the
webpage below.
Phoenix Climate Action Plan:
https://www.phoenix.gov/oep/cap
In 2020, the City joined C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a network of the world’s
major cities committed to addressing climate change. C40 has asked leading cities to
commit to stop any rise in GHG emissions after 2020 as well as achieve substantial
carbon emissions reductions by 2030 to help curb global emissions and limit
temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Climate action planning is not new to Phoenix. Phoenix has invested $600 million in
climate actions in recent years including:
· $30 million in LED Streetlight project replacing 100,000 streetlights;
· $16.9 million in a state-of-the-art compost facility;
· $25 million in a biogas facility;
· $30 million in retrofits underway to reduce energy use in City buildings;
· $530 million in transit since 2016 under the Phoenix Transportation Plan (T2050) for
extended bus and paratransit operating hours, and increased local bus frequency to
every 30 minutes or less Citywide; and
· 45 miles of cool pavement installed - more than any other city in the world.
Plan Development and Community Engagement
The Plan was developed by the Office of Environmental Programs with contributions
from 29 City departments as well as public and stakeholder input on the Climate Action
Plan Framework presented in Fall 2020 and the Draft Climate Action Plan presented in
Summer 2021.
The City’s commitment to include equity principles is integral in all phases of
development and implementation of this Plan and requires partnerships and dialogue
with everyone, including traditionally under-represented groups. The challenges of the
pandemic and inability to meet in person resulted in primarily virtual workshops and
meetings, electronic surveys, and social media engagements. The City partnered with
community and business groups to present the Plan, such as CHISPA AZ, Arizona
Green Chamber of Commerce, Unlimited Potential, American Society of Civil
Engineers, Union of Concerned Scientists and Youth-focused groups.
The following summarizes outreach provided in English and Spanish from Fall of 2020
through August 2021:
· 399,000 social media views;
· 440,000 Grocery TV ad impressions;
· 2,659 survey responses;
· 12 virtual workshops with 534 participants; and
· 87 email comments received.
A copy of the Plan’s Survey Results Summary is included in Attachment B.
Plan Overview
The goals identified in the Plan will help prepare for the effects of climate change, put
the City on a path to reduce GHG emissions by a minimum of 50 percent by 2030, and
achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
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The following significant goals and actions are identified in the Plan:
1. Create an inclusive and equitable city, prioritizing investments in previously
underserved communities, proactively seeking community input on all major climate
policy and related budget decisions and embedding equity in all climate actions;
2. Lead by example by transitioning City operations electrical use to carbon neutral by
2030 through energy use reduction and implementation of local and utility scale
solar projects;
3. Reduce community carbon emissions from buildings, transportation, and waste to
move toward becoming a carbon-neutral city by 2050;
4. Support increased energy efficiency, renewable energy and new electric vehicle
charging requirements in building codes, to achieve carbon neutral buildings
Citywide by 2050 with all new construction being net-positive in both energy and
materials by 2050;
5. Attract businesses that turn waste into resources and create a thriving Resource
Innovation Campus by 2030 to put the City on the path to zero waste by 2050;
6. Support and prepare for 280,000 electric vehicles in the City by 2030 and rapidly
expand bus and High-Capacity Transit (Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit) to achieve
carbon neutral transportation by 2050;
7. Support new land use and development tools, such as the Walkable Urban Code, to
prioritize people arriving by walking, biking, or using transit, thereby reducing
dependence on gasoline-fueled single occupancy vehicles, particularly within and
connecting to Transit Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores and Centers,
by the year 2050;
8. Become a top tier Heat-Ready City by 2025 by implementing the Tree and Shade
Master Plan by 2030 and building a network of 200 “cool corridors” by 2050;
9. Continue to lead internationally in water stewardship by providing a clean and
reliable 100-year water supply;
10.Create and maintain a healthy, sustainable, equitable, and thriving local food
system with healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food for all Phoenix
residents by 2050; and
11.Significantly improve air quality in the region to meet federal air quality standards.
The schedule for achieving the Plan’s goals is categorized by short-term (2020-25),
medium-term (2025-30), and long-term (2035-50) timeframes. Each sector includes
quick start action examples, which are actions currently being taken by the City or
proposed that will be completed by 2025. Each sector also includes key achievements
and examples of the City leading the way.
Community-Scale GHG Emissions in Phoenix by Sector
The actions Phoenix and others have completed to date have resulted in a decrease in
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per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2012 to 2018, which is significant
because this occurred when the City’s population grew 12 percent and the metro area
economy grew 26 percent.
The City has completed a community-scale GHG emissions inventory for calendar
year 2018 (with an inventory for 2020 in progress) in partnership with the Arizona State
University (ASU) Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service. GHG
emissions are inventoried in three sectors: Stationary Energy, Transportation and
Waste. The latest inventory from 2018 showed the following:
Stationary Energy Sector - 51 percent of GHG emissions
GHG emissions occur from energy used in residential buildings, commercial buildings
and facilities, manufacturing industries, agriculture, forestry and fishing energy use,
and electricity transmission and distribution energy losses. GHG emissions from the
Stationary Sector continue to decrease as the electricity grid decreases dependence
on fossil fuels and increasingly relies on renewable sources.
Transportation Sector - 47 percent of GHG emissions
GHG emissions occur from commercial and civil aviation, on road transportation, non-
road vehicle use, freight, and light rail. GHG emissions from the Transportation Sector
continue to increase along with population growth, with the majority of emissions
resulting from the use of gasoline-fueled vehicles.
Waste Sector - 2 percent of GHG emissions
GHG emissions occur from solid waste disposal, the biological treatment of waste
(composting), and wastewater treatment. The GHG emissions from the Waste Sector
have decreased over time with the installation of landfill gas capture systems and
decreasing emissions from decommissioned landfills.
Currently, the City is on track to achieve 50 percent GHG emissions reduction (below
its 2018 baseline) by 2030 and will strive to go beyond that toward achieving net-zero
emissions by 2050.
Implementing the Climate Action Plan Goals
Implementing the Plan will require the City to work with partners across multiple
sectors, since it lacks legal and institutional authority to completely implement all
actions necessary on its own. Many climate actions require significant funding to
implement, including increased public transit and renewable energy generation. The
City continually investigates different financial tools to implement projects. The City has
developed one of the nation’s first Green and Sustainability Bond Frameworks to
attract new investors interested in supporting sustainable infrastructure. These types of
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bonds were used for the City’s water infrastructure, which include the Drought Pipeline
Project, which will provide water to areas of the City dependent on water sources that
are currently decreasing due to climate change.
Political and social considerations were taken when developing the Plan. For example,
many individuals prefer or need to travel alone in their passenger vehicles; thus, focus
on the Plan was made to transition more internal combustion engine vehicles to
electric vehicles and to increase public transit options to make it more convenient.
Many of the successful initiatives found within the Plan required political acceptance
and support to implement. For example, Transportation 2050 received the approval of
voters in 2015 for a 0.7 percent sales tax that augments federal and county funds for
transit and street improvements. Practical and technological barriers exist in
implementation of public transit options, electric vehicle deployment and renewable
energy generation. Transportation options are difficult to implement in a City as
widespread as Phoenix where an average trip distance is 18 miles.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of
Environmental Programs.
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Attachment A
CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN
2021 EDITION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
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LETTER FROM
THE MAYOR
Phoenicians have a unique understanding of our
relationship with our environment. Here in the
heart of the Sonoran Desert, we know intimately
the importance of wise water management, living
with resilience to extreme heat, and the joys and
dangers of our monsoon season. While we are
and feedback contributed by residents and other
not naïve to the immense challenges posed by
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a warming climate, Phoenicians look with bold
on the continued commitment of all collaborators,
vision toward the future. In 2015 voters declared
both within the City of Phoenix and throughout
their commitment to making Phoenix the most
the community.
sustainable desert city on the planet.
Climate action is not only a public health and
This Climate Action Plan outlines actions necessary
environmental imperative—it is central to ensuring
to achieve this vision, charting the path to carbon
equity and accessibility, modernizing our economy,
neutrality and zero waste by 2050 or sooner. It is
fostering new jobs and talent in response to emerging
data-driven and uses the bi-annual greenhouse
markets, and ensuring Phoenix remains competitive.
gas emissions inventory conducted in partnership
Companies in Phoenix are establishing climate goals
with Arizona State University to establish baseline
and developing the technologies that will power a
emission levels and track progress. It is designed
low-carbon, zero waste economy. We are poised to
as a living document, able to continuously respond
drive the development of solutions that will support
to the ever-changing and unique needs of our city
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actions outlined in this plan will be analyzed and Our city got its name from the symbolism of ‘rising
modeled with the support of C40 Cities, a global from the ashes’ of an ancient civilization, the
network of leading cities working to mitigate Hohokam people, who irrigated this land with canals
climate change. that serve as the foundation for the canal system we
depend on today. This valley has long been home
I’d like to acknowledge the enormous time and
to resilient and enterprising people, and I believe
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Phoenix has the ingenuity and courageous spirit to
dedicated to this project, with special thanks to the
honor this legacy and create a better city, and a better
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world, for future generations to come.
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and external stakeholders. Phoenix is proud to have
dedicated public servants who are committed to our
shared success. We also appreciate the time, ideas, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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ݦ-./ *((0)$/4ѣ2$ '$( / /$*)+' )!*- ''#* )$3ю
Ȃ$ *!)1$-*)( )/ '-*"- (. Kimberly Dickerson, Neighborhood Services Department
Dr. Matthew Potzler - 1$.& ) -"я $"# *-#** -1$ . + -/( )/
Nancy Allen - )/'.*)яȂ$ *! *( ' ) 0-$/4 ) ( -" ) 4 ) " ( )/
Rosanne Albright $ & (+' /*)яѰ- /$- ѱя -&. ) - /$*) + -/( )/
Katrina Gerster Cuong Dinh, Parks and Recreation Department
Karen Ibarra Danielle Poveromo, Parks and Recreation Department
Ȃ$ *!0./ $) $'$/4 Larry Polk, Parks and Recreation Department
Mark Hartman Joshua Bednarek, Planning and Development Department
Nick Brown Odette Bakker, Planning and Development Department
-$ ''$. Nikki Hicks, Police Department
Karen Apple Joe Bowar, Public Transit Department
Rodney Merrill, Public Transit Department
$/4*0) $' ( -. Kelly Murray, Public Transit Department
Kate Gallego, Mayor Felissa Washington Smith, Public Works Department
Carlos Garcia, Vice Mayor and Councilmember, District 8 Brandie Barrett, Public Works Department
Ann O’Brien, Councilmember, District 1 Keith Carbajal, Public Works Department
Jim Waring, Councilmember, District 2 Mikaela Castle, Public Works Department
Debra Stark, Councilmember, District 3 - $ $'.*)я /$- ( )/Ȃ$
Laura Pastor, Councilmember, District 4 Kini Knudson, Street Transportation Department
Betty Guardado, Councilmember, District 5 -$ -* -"я/- /- ).+*-/ /$*) + -/( )/
Sal DiCiccio, Councilmember, District 6 Lance Cosby, Water Services Department
Yassamin Ansari, Councilmember, District 7
-/$ $+ )/.$)'$( / /$*)-*% /.
$/4 ) " -њ.Ȃ$ Arizona Commerce Authority
0 - # -я$/4 ) " - Arizona Department of Transportation
Karen Peters, Deputy City Manager Arizona Public Service
+ -/( )/'$( / $ $.*). Arizona State University
'$5 /#- % ' .яѰ- /$- ѱяȂ$ *!-/. ) 0'/0- Bureau of Reclamation
$/ # ) # яȂ$ *!-/. ) 0'/0- City of Peoria
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Rebecca Godley, Aviation Department First Southern Baptist Church
Cynthia Parker, Aviation Department Grand Canyon University
Alexa Martin, Budget and Research Department - / -#* )$3 *)*($ *0) $'
Monica Gonzalez, City Clerk Department Maricopa County Flood Control
$ # ' (( //я*((0)$ /$*).Ȃ$ Mr. Bults Inc.
' % ) -**)/$ 'ѣ*- *1 я*((0)$ /$*).Ȃ$ Pueblo Grande Museum
*. +#*.. ''я*((0)$/4 ) *)*($ 1 '*+( )/ Resource Innovation Campus
Michael Campos, Phoenix Convention Center Salt River Project
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*. '$) -$1 .я,0 '++*-/0)$/4 + -/( )/ юю-(4*-+.*!)"$) -.
Gustavo Nava, Finance Department #)$ '..$./ )
& '' я$) ) + -/( )/ C40 Cities
Rayne Gray, Fire Department
/#4 $ '"*яȂ$ *!*1 -)( )/ ' /$*). + $ '/# )&./* * $ .я /$-
*' ) -/$) 5яѰ- /$- ѱя *0.$)" + -/( )/ Thank you to Joe Gibbs, retired Air Quality Specialist, who
-$.# ''$.я *0.$)" + -/( )/ devoted many years of public service in the city of Phoenix and
/ +# )$ 0Ȃ- )$ -$я 0( ) .*0- . + -/( )/ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Joe initiated
Ricardo Duran, Human Services Department many programs that have improved the life of the residents of
Felicia Thompson, Information Technology Services Phoenix. We want to recognize Joe and thank him for all the
Stephen Wetherell, Law Department climate-related work he did previously that has allowed us
Monique Coady, Law Department to reach completion of a climate action plan for all Phoenix.
Todd Shackleford, Phoenix Public Library + $ '/# )&./* ""4 4'*-
Luis Aguilera, Phoenix Public Library Thank you for your contributions as a
Sonia Murillo, Phoenix Public Library graphic artist to the plan’s community
Spencer Self, Neighborhood Services Department *0/- # ƙ*-/.Ǹ
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Phoenix is a modern desert city with a unique backstory of human ingenuity and the harnessing of natural resources
to sustain life, dating back thousands of years to the Hohokam. For Phoenix to continue to rise and thrive, we need a
data-driven guidebook to address and overcome resource challenges and climate threats. This Climate Action Plan
will lead the way, providing an actionable framework for growth and development, while building a strong, equitable,
and resilient city.
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the 4th most desirable city for millennials and the 11th best city to start a business. Its residents enjoy 300 days of
sunshine and have access to the largest municipal park system in the nation consisting of 48,000 acres of parks and
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management, the city realized a $158 million surplus in 2021.
To add to these successes, Phoenix voters supported an ambitious vision in the 2015 General Plan /* *( /#
(*./.0./ $) ' . -/ $/4*)/# +' ) /. A sustainable city improves the quality of life for everyone while
allowing nature to thrive.
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long-term 2050 goals. In 2020, the city joined C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, a network of the world’s major
cities committed to addressing climate change. C40 has asked leading cites to commit to stop any rise in emissions
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temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
($..$*). - . from 2012 to 2018
while our population and the economy grew.
Climate action planning is not new to Phoenix. Phoenix has invested $600 million in climate actions in recent
years including:
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• $16.9 million in a state-of-the-art compost facility
• $25 million in a biogas facility
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extended bus and paratransit operating hours, and increased local bus frequency to every
30 minutes or less citywide
• 45 miles of cool pavement installed—more than any other city in the world
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This Climate Action Plan was developed based on public and stakeholder input on the Climate Action Plan Framework
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Significant Climate Actions Included in This Report:
1. Create an $) '0.$1 ) ,0$/ ' $/4, prioritizing investments in previously underserved communities,
proactively seeking community input on all major climate policy and related budget decisions and embedding
equity in all climate actions.
2. Lead by example by transitioning $/4*+ - /$*). ' /-$ '0. /* - *)) 0/- ' 4ФТХТ through energy use
reduction and implementation of local and utility scale solar projects.
3. Reduce community carbon emissions from buildings, transportation, and waste to move toward becoming a
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net-positive in both energy and materials by 2050.
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put the city on the path to zero waste by 2050.
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7. Support new ' ) 0. ) 1 '*+( )//**'., such as the Walkable Urban Code, to prioritize people arriving
by walking, biking, or using transit, thereby reducing dependence on gasoline-fueled single occupancy vehicles;
particularly within and connecting to - ).$/-$ )/ 1 '*+( )/$./-$ /.я$'' " *- . ) )/ -. by
the year 2050.
8. Become a top tier /ѣ 4$/4 4ФТФЧ—implementing the Tree and Shade Master Plan by 2030 and
building a network of ФТТћ **' *--$ *-.ќ 4ФТЧТ.
9. Continue to lead internationally in water stewardship – providing a ' ) ) - '$ ' УТТѣ4 -2 / -.0++'4ю
10. Create and maintain a # '/#4я.0./ $) ' я ,0$/ ' я ) /#-$1$)"'* '!** .4./ ( with healthy,
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The Pathway to Carbon Neutral by 2050
Phoenix has accomplished many initiatives, programs, and projects that have led to GHG reductions and provided
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underway now and some proposed, that will reduce GHG emissions in Phoenix. Many actions described in this plan
aim at strengthening community resilience and growth. This Plan is dynamic: it is built on community input and data.
Because the plan’s very foundation relies on new information, this plan will be updated at least every other year as
new information is available, technological innovations are made, and market conditions change.
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GHG EMISSIONS IN PHOENIX
The city has completed GHG inventories for both city operations and community wide for several years. The most recent
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also decreased from 2012 to 2018. The map below shows the per capita emissions in large American cities.
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2018 showed the following:
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GHG reductions have been estimated using Phoenix data in C40’s Pathways model. According to C40 guidance, the
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expected market changes to estimate potential GHG emissions reductions by sector.
Actions modeled in stationary energy include electric utilities’ grid decarbonization and solar goals and a national
executive order to have a carbon pollution-free electricity sector no later than 2035 along with increased use of green gas
to power businesses and homes.
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by 2030 and will strive to go beyond that toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Getting Beyond 50% GHG Emissions Reductions by 2030
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business, residents, and other government agencies, advancements in technology, market improvements, and potential
changes in policy or state legislation to occur. The city has initiated regional discussions with other cities, local and state
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as heat and air quality. Phoenix will continue to develop new partnerships, advocate for policies at the municipal, state,
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THE VISION: 2050 GOALS
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS RESILIENCY
REDUCTIONS GOALS: GOALS:
Stationary Energy Air Quality
All buildings will be powered with Phoenix will achieve a level of air
net-zero GHG sources of energy. All quality that is healthy for humans
) 2 0$' $)".2$'' ћ) /ѣ+*.$/$1 ќ$) and the environment. Air quality will
terms of energy and materials. At the ( /юю /$*) '( $ )/$-
community scale, we will enhance 15 Quality Standards and World Health
compact centers where the services Organization standards, and will
are provided locally. Residents will be achieve a visibility index of good or
able to live, work and play, all within 3 '' )/*)ЫТ !*ڔ4.*-(*- ю
walking or biking distance.
Heat
Transportation 0 0- )# /ѣ$.' ) Ȃ /
All forms of transportation will be fueled through green infrastructure as well as
with net-zero GHG sources of energy. doubling the current tree and shade
Make walking, cycling, and transit )*+4/*ФЧڔю 1 ''- .$ )/.
commonly used, enjoyed, and accessible 2$/#$) ݦ1 ѣ($)0/ 2 '&!-*( + -&
for every Phoenix neighborhood, or open space by adding new parks
including our disabled community. This or open space in underserved areas,
"* '2$''- .0'/$)ЫТ!*ڔ/# +*+0' /$*) adding 150 miles of paths, greenways,
living within one-half mile of transit, and bikeways throughout the city, and
) +-*% /.ЦТ!*ڔ/# +*+0' /$*)2$'' transforming an additional 150 miles
choose to commute by walking, biking, of canals into vibrant public space.
transit or car share.
Local Food System
Waste as a Resource Maintain a healthy, sustainable,
Phoenix will create zero waste equitable, and thriving local food
through participation in the Circular .4./ (2$/## '/#4я Ȃ*- ' я
*)*(42# - - 4 ' ( / -$ '. culturally appropriate food for
are repeatedly used in products, all residents.
instead of using raw materials.
Water
Provide a clean and reliable
100-year water supply.
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THE PATH FORWARD: GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS GOALS
Stationary Energy Sector (SES)
* 'Уѐ Achieve net-zero GHG emissions for municipal operations electricity use by 2030 through
- ) 2 ' ) -"4+-*% /.я ) -"4 Ȃ$ $ ) 40+"- .я ) 0/$'$/4+ -/) -.#$+.ю
* 'Фѐ 0++*-/ ) -"4ѣ Ȃ$ $ ) 40+"- ./* 3$./$)" 0$' $)"./#-*0"#*0//# $/4 4 1 '*+$)"
three new community-wide conservation and renewable-energy programs including
educational programs and incentives to conserve energy by 2025.
* 'Хѐ Promote development of community-wide energy projects, including microgrids, that improve
the sustainability and resilience of the surrounding community’s electricity grid.
* 'Цѐ Design and construct all new buildings within the city to Living Building Challenge, Net-Positive
Design, or equivalent design standards by 2050.
* 'Чѐ Support policies and projects that that help shape an electricity grid that is net-zero GHG
emissions by 2050.
Transportation Sector (TS)
* 'Уѐ Implement the city’s Complete Streets Policy and Active Transportation program to encourage
multiple modes of transportation, particularly within and connecting to Transit Oriented
Development Districts, Village Cores and Centers.
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being electric vehicles by 2030.
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use and transportation investments that encourage walkable and transit oriented communities
while maintaining a thriving economy.
Waste as a Resource (WR)
* 'Уѐ Implement programs to reduce waste, increase the reuse, recycling and recovery of waste
materials and promote social and economic value.
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natural gas as a substitute for fossil natural gas. Have contract executed and facility
constructed and operational by March 2023.
* 'Хѐ Increase waste-diversion participation by all residents and businesses.
* 'Ц: Transition to green alternatives from environmentally hazardous materials.
* 'Чѐ 3+ ) -*2) ' ݦ- 1 '*+( )/ '*)"/# $* ' *$)#* )$3ю
* 'Шѐ Reduce GHG from water and wastewater treatment by capturing biogas from treatment
processes and increasing renewable sources of energy.
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THE PATH FORWARD: RESILIENCY GOALS
Air Quality (AQ)
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Local Food System (LFS)
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local, and culturally appropriate food.
* ' Фѐ Businesses that produce, process, distribute, and sell local and healthy food will be recognized
as integral to the economy and encouraged to grow and thrive in Phoenix.
* ' Х: Growing food in Phoenix and the region will be easy and valued, for personal or business use.
* ' Цѐ Food-related waste will be prevented, reused, or recycled via sustainable food production
practices that maintain a healthy environment.
* ' Чѐ Develop food policies and actions that address local and global challenges posed by climate
change, urbanization, political and economic crises, population growth and other factors.
Heat (H)
* ' Уѐ Create a network of 100 cool corridors in vulnerable communities by 2030 to facilitate
movement of people walking, biking and using transit, particularly within and connecting to
Transit Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores, and Centers.
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./- /-$"#/.ѣ*!ѣ2 4./* #$ 1 ФЧڔ/- ) .# )*+4$)+ ./-$ ) - . 4ФТХТя
prioritizing communities most vulnerable to heat, particularly within and connecting to Transit
Oriented Development Districts, Village Cores, and Centers.
* ' Хѐ Provide resources and services to residents to manage heat.
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* ' Чѐ 1 '*+ / 4 -/$ ݦ/$*)!*- $/$ .$)+ -/) -.#$+2$/# 4ФТФЧю
Water (W)
* 'Уѐ Identify and implement infrastructure projects to ensure water security.
* 'Фѐ Improve conservation of water resources by improving stormwater management, optimizing
water use, conducting water audits, and utilizing wastewater.
* 'Хѐ Increase outreach and provide programs to residents and businesses to reduce water use to
155 GPCD by 2030.
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Attachment B
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2,659 Survey Responses 12 Virtual Workshops
2,498 English 534 Participants
161 Spanish
399,000+ Social Media
87 Emails Views
Top 4 activities most Comments by sector Participants by district
urgent for the City of
Phoenix to address Workshops
Plant trees
Build a more reliable water
supply
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Reduce upfront costs for
climate solutions
Offer no- or low-cost housing
upgrades
I would be more likely to Most realistic climate
participate in climate actions by residents Survey
change activities if...
Recycle
It saved me money
Use energy efficient products
I knew that the city of Phoenix
was also acting Buy greener products
It took place in my neighborhood Compost
There was a tax break or rebate Buy local food
involved Plant trees
Draft Climate Action Plan Public Comments and Survey Results
Stationary Energy Equity Air Quality
Climate change, like COVID-19, exposes and
The City needs to heavily
In a city /state that has sunshine 360 worsens already existing societal inequities.
promote teleworking.
days a year. Phoenix should LEAD Historical racial injustices will not be erased just
the nation in solar energy. no ifs, by the passage of time. An effective Climate Action
By reducing emissions, Phoenix
ands or butts. No excuse, no Plan will address our inequitable past and
explanation. Just do it. And do it fast. can save billions of dollars,
present head on.
Set the standard be the true, proud avoid needless deaths, and
and exemplary Valley of the Sun. Word Cloud of Respondent’s prevent thousands of asthma
Comments attacks.
Larger Text = Higher Frequency
Transportation Water
A major component of our carbon Please provide incentives for
emissions is the transportation sector. homeowners to switch from grass to
Page 23 The city must move away from a desert landscaping
sprawling vehicle based urban plan to a
denser more walkable and bikeable
urban environment with plenty of Drought is the biggest
shade, lots of bike lanes with concern for the valley and
physical barriers, and sidewalks Phoenix.
throughout neighborhoods.
Waste Heat
Require more business in Phoenix Shade is very important and I
would love to see native trees lining
to start contributing to a circular
every street.
economy that is sustainable. Food Systems
Phoenix is a very hot city and
policies to reduce local impact is
Educate folks on how easy More locally sourced food, more sustainable
very important, especially for low
composting, recycling and other food, more equal access to fresh and healthy
income residents, homeless,
measures are to do. food outdoor workers.
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