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    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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