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Green board asks city to make climate action plan goals central: equity, trees, microplastics and data collection
Summary
The Green Implementation Advancement Board reviewed its 2024 priorities and urged the commission to use a Climate Action Plan (CAP) framework to guide energy, tree canopy, waste and transportation work; the board also highlighted public survey support and recommended further data collection and outreach.
The Green Implementation Advancement Board presented its annual report on Feb. 18, urging the Delray Beach City Commission to use a city-specific climate action plan (CAP) as a framework for energy efficiency, green infrastructure, waste-reduction and transportation priorities.
Evan Orianna, chair of the Green Board, said the CAP recommendations first presented in 2023 and updated in 2024 should drive next steps. Orianna told the commission the board’s survey of residents generated several hundred responses and that “more than 80% of the respondents supported taking action.” Ken Edwards, the city’s sustainability officer, joined Orianna in outlining work already underway and near-term priorities.
Why it matters: The CAP would guide city policy on…
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