The Planning Commission hosted a series of workshops in 2012 on a number of issues relating to sustainability, including greenhouse gas emissions, energy and fossil fuel use, recycling and waste reduction, green building, low-impact stormwater management, social equity, and urban forestry. These workshops were interactive community conversations exploring the topics, including identifying what can be done, what is important to residents, and how best to respond as a City. The workshops informed city staff and the Planning Commission in the development of the Energy and Sustainability Element
The PowerPoints of these workshops are available online.
For more information, please contact Senior Planner Mike McCarty via email or at 425-888-7649.
Useful Energy & Sustainability Links
Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions:
Energy Conservation and Incentives:
Water Conservation:
Waste Reduction and Recycling:
Recycling and Hazardous Waste - What Can You Do?
Green Building:
Urban Forestry and Habitat Restoration:
Personal Action: