20200520-005b: May 2020 Climate Plan Update — original pdf

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Austin Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision May 20, 2020 Goals of this Revision Process Overview & Schedule Agenda 01 02 03 04 Equity Tool Next Steps We are Changing the Earth’s Climate Warming over 2℃ could be catastrophic to life on earth The City’s Commitment to Equity Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community Our Commitment to Climate Equity Climate Change Racial Equity Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces • Healthier consumer choices Health Affordability Accessibility Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race Safety for all at all times • • No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference • • • • Why Equity and Climate? ● Climate change affects everyone, but doesn’t impact all communities equally ● The systems that exploit the environment also exploit people ● Communities of color have wisdom and lived experience ● Designing solutions for those that need them the most will benefit everyone If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice Goals of this Revision 2015 Community Climate Plan Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 130+ actions 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes Goals of this Revision 2019 Climate Policy Directives January May August Process Overview and Schedule A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sections: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Land Use Code Revision Zero Waste Master Plan Austin Community Climate Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap Process Overview and Schedule Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation & Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors Process Overview and Schedule Equity-focused Engagement Equity Tool Evaluating Equity Our strategies must prioritize low income communities and communities of color in these ways: Health — Improving mental and physical health. Affordability — Lowering and stabilizing living costs. Accessibility — Increasing access to opportunities, transportation and a healthy environment. Just Transition — Ensuring that benefits reach these communities first. Community Capacity — Elevating and strengthening community skills, abilities and resources. Cultural Preservation — Deliberately honoring cultural history to maintain past and present heritage. Accountability — Ensuring government and institutional accountability for equitable implementation. 13 Equity Process for Advisory Groups What is the history, and where are the inequities? What does the data tell us? Does the goal include a climate and equity component? Develop strategies with equity and historical context in mind. Review and revise as needed 5b Does the strategy meet our shared values? How can we ensure accountability and communicate results? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Steps Consumption of Goods Sustainable Buildings Next Steps Goal Areas 5 3 1 4 2 5 Natural Systems Transportation & Land Use Transportation Electrification Next Steps Emissions Projections & Modeling 17 Next Steps Schedule May Defining goals & strategies, drafting the plan June First full draft of the plan July Internal reviews Aug. Boards + Commissions review, public comment period Sept. Finalize and present to council Thank you! Questions? Contact: Zach Baumer zach.baumer@austintexas.gov Phoebe Romero phoebe.romero@austintexas.gov Celine Rendon celine.rendon@austintexas.gov More information: ● austintexas.gov/climateplan ● SpeakUp Austin!