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Seattle is taking action to prevent one of the biggest threats to the future of our city and the planet - global warming. Through Seattle Climate Action Now, we are committed to leading by example and helping everyone in the city take steps today to reduce climate-changing pollution in their homes, at work and on the road. Get involved in Seattle Climate Action Now by visiting www.seattleCAN.org.

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is proud to support the Mayor in this effort. There are multiple resources on this site to assist you with ways to get involved. From attending the many events on our Green Calendar to finding ways for you to "Build Green", there are many simple practical actions you can take in your home and community.

City Green Building's mission is to make green building standard practice in Seattle through education, technical assistance and incentives. We recognize that making green building standard practice is an evolutionary process that will consist of changes at many levels over time. But no project is too small, or too large, to make a start. We're here to help you fulfill your green buidling dreams and to make our mission a reality. More...

Seattle Green Factor is a program that requires new development in neighborhood business districts to meet a landscaping target using a menu of landscaping strategies. The Green Factor is designed to improve the extent and quality of landscapes, while allowing greater flexibility for developers and designers to meet open space requirements. More...

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