A central hub detailing environmental sustainability efforts is now live at cityofpasadena.net/sustainability, officials announced Monday.
Website sections include the Clean Energy Tracker, which provides metrics on the city’s progress toward the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030; the city’s Clean Energy Plan; a tracker for ongoing and completed sustainability projects; and lists of environmental news and upcoming local events. The site also includes links to the city’s 2006 Green Action Plan, Environmental Charter, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Environmental Advisory Commission and the Extreme Weather Portal, which includes a wildfire air-quality monitor.
“The City Manager’s Office is excited to launch this new website as a valuable tool for the larger community,” Assistant City Manager Brenda Harvey-Williams said in a statement. “The website is intended to inform the community on where we are in terms of meeting our citywide environmental and sustainability goals and will regularly be updated with the latest information.”
Officials provided a list of city departments and their roles in environmental and sustainability efforts.
- The City Manager’s Office identifies, coordinates and organizes sustainability efforts and environmental programs throughout all city departments.
- Pasadena Water and Power is tasked with ensuring the city has a safe, high-quality water supply. The department is transitioning to becoming a fully carbon-free utility by 2030, while providing the community with education about sustainability and offering incentives water conservation and energy efficiency.
- The Department of Public Works leads a number of sustainability initiatives, including urban forest, stormwater, waste and recycling and zero-waste.
- The Department of Transportation leads the shift to zero-emission transportation — walking, biking and converting the Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride fleets to electric vehicles.
- The Planning and Community Development Department develops land use policies and building code revisions that promote the city’s sustainability goals.
- The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department maintains the city’s parks, trails and open space.
- The Pasadena Public Library provides reliable information and education programs related to the environment. The library also promotes the sustainable practice of borrowing instead of buying via its extensive collection of books and practical items available to check out.
- The Public Health Department responds to ongoing and developing climate-related public health threats.
- The police and fire departments respond to and educate the community on how to prepare for climate emergencies.
- The Department of Finance enables sustainability through strategic financial planning, budgeting and allocating resources.
- The Human Resources Department manages the city’s Prideshare program, which improves air quality by reducing employee commutes and provides funding for portions of the city’s fleet of electric vehicles.
- The Department of Information Technology leverages technology to improve efficiency, reduce resource consumption and assist data-driven environmental policies.
- The Housing Department coordinates efforts to address residents’ housing needs via initiatives that create and maintain affordable housing.
- The Rent Stabilization Department supports housing stability by empowering tenants and landlords and promoting fair rental practices.
