The City of Cincinnati has adopted the 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan (GCP) to make Cincinnati more sustainable, equitable, and resilient. The 2018 GCP marks the third update to the plan, which has helped establish Cincinnati as a national leader in sustainability and an attractive destination for businesses and individuals.
“The 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan presents a high impact plan for addressing climate change and furthering Cincinnati's commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Mayor John Cranley. “Despite efforts to dismantle environmental regulations, we will continue to fight climate change and prove that global problems can and do have local solutions.”
The 2018 GCP includes 80 strategies to reduce Cincinnati’s carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050, with focus areas that include energy, food, transportation, and waste systems.
“The updated Green Cincinnati Plan provides a bold, progressive vision to continue charting a course as a sustainable and equitable city,” said Councilmember P.G. Sittenfeld. “If we follow this comprehensive blueprint, it will benefit our economy, our health, our ability to attract talent, and of course the environment that we'll pass along to our children.”
Hundreds of residents and businesses participated in over 30 public meetings, contributing more than 1,400 recommendations for consideration. The final goals and recommendations were selected as the highest impact, most feasible ideas.
“A lot of work has gone into the development of this plan. Now we shift focus to implementation where the real progress will be made,” said Larry Falkin, OES Director.
OES is actively seeking community partners to help lead implementation of the plan recommendations. To read the full plan and find out how to become involved please visit GreenCincinnatiPlan.com or contact [email protected].
