Plan

Denver, CO Climate Action Plan

This report details the creation of the Denver, CO Climate Protection Fund. Denver is only the second city in the nation to have a taxpayer-supported fund focused solely on climate action.

Year
2024

Details

Hazards
Air Quality
Drought
Extreme Cold
Extreme Heat
Flooding – General
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Severe Winter Weather
Water Quality
Assets
Energy and Utilities
People
Transportation and Mobility
Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
Water Infrastructure – General
Sources
Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency
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Options Used

Designate public cooling shelters for extreme heat events Develop incentives or regulations for property owners to improve the resilience of buildings in areas facing increased risk of flooding. Review which gulches (V-shaped valley formed by erosion that may contain a small stream) are most affected by fluctuations in volume. Identify their impact to the community and develop strategies to reduce

Relevant Options

Work with utility companies to increase the amount of electricity from renewable sources to improve air quality, diversify power sources and increase the resilience of the power grid. Encourage local businesses to benchmark, disclose, and reduce energy use in their buildings. Consider creating a city- sponsored recognition program for businesses who conserve energy. Work with utility companies to address local impacts of power operations.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

Plans

Denver, CO Climate Action Plan

Organizations

Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency
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