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Plans and Documents


Plans and Documents

The City has developed policies, plans and reports for a broad range of environmental priorities that guide our work. This compilation is intended to pull together as many of the major pieces that are currently in use.

 

Climate Protection Getting to Zero: A Pathway to a Carbon Neutral Seattle,
2006 Climate Action Plan, 2007 progress report, 2008 progress report, 2009 progress report, 2010 highlights

Waste Reduction and Toxics
Parks vegetation management plans, zero waste strategy, green purchasing policies, chemical use policy (doc), pesticide reduction

Built Environment
Green remodel guides, City of Seattle buildings and sites policy, waste diversion plan, Neighborhood Planning

Water and Urban Trees
Urban Forest Management Plan, sewage overflow prevention, Shoreline Master Plan, Parks urban wildlife and habitat management plan, Cedar River Habitat Conservation Plan, Tolt River Watershed Management Plan

Transportation
Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Transit Master Plan

 

Energy
City light conservation plan, City Light Environment Report (2009, PDF)