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Introduction <br />Introduction <br />Why a Climate Action Plan? <br />This update to our Climate Action Plan (CAP) is designed to be a blueprint of our community's response to <br />challenges posed by climate change, is a living document that reflects the ongoing efforts and challenges our <br />community faces as the impacts from climate change grow more frequent, severe, and urgent. Our city cannot <br />solve the climate crisis alone. This CAP documents how Redwood City plans to collaborate with our partners in <br />county, state, and federal government, along with community organizations and local businesses, to create new <br />programs, services, and policies that will support our community in taking actions that reduce greenhouse gas <br />(GHG) emissions. All recommendations, goals, and requirements are subject to environmental review and, if <br />applicable, requirements set forth in the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, City Code, and State law. This CAP does <br />not require any updates to the General Plan or Zoning Ordinance. <br />Building on a Foundation <br />Milestone 1 Milestone 3 Milestone 5 <br />2005 GHG Adopt 2013 Reduce GHGs <br />Milestone 2 Milestone 4 Milestone 6 <br />15% below Adopt 2030 CAP <br />2005 Target Peninsula Update <br />for 2020 Clean Energy Process <br />Vision for a Better Future <br />SUSTAINABILITY <br />If the year was currently 2045, here's what we'd like to be able to <br />say: We have reduced our carbon emissions 50% below 2005 <br />levels. All of our energy comes from renewable sources and are <br />reliable. Mobility options are zero carbon, shared and active, and <br />congestion and air pollution are greatly reduced. Nearly all of our <br />waste is reused, repurposed, or recycled. All community members <br />have reliable access to affordable, clean water. <br />We have created a culture of awareness and action. We utilize <br />smart city technology and principles to advance efficiency in our <br />energy, water, waste, and transportation systems and <br />infrastructure. <br />Environmental, economic, and social needs are considered and <br />are in balance. Our prosperous economy and quality of life have <br />benefited from this transformation. We are now connected, <br />equitable, and resilient. <br />City of Redwood City Climate Action Plan 11 <br />