Sustainability Planning
The City of Mountain View, along with our passionate community, is working hard to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure Mountain View is a sustainable, healthy, and resilient city for all. In the “Timeline” on the right side of this page, you can read more about the various groups and plans that have laid the foundation for sustainability efforts in Mountain View.
In October 2019, with $7.5 million in approved funding over Fiscal Years 2019-20 through 2021-22, the City Council adopted the City’s fourth Sustainability Action Plan (SAP-4). This plan lays out actions the City will take during the next three years. On this page, we will seek your input on designing and carrying out these actions, update you on various projects, and answer any questions you have!
You can find more information here about various sustainability topics, the City’s climate plans and achievements, and resources to help you bring sustainability into your own life.
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Imagine you have the power to implement a new idea that would make Mountain View a more sustainable place. What would it be?
The City has many policy and program ideas already underway that would increase sustainability in Mountain View, but since you’re directly impacted by City projects and policies, your voice matters and it’s critical that we hear YOUR ideas. You may have the next big idea that moves the needle on achieving our climate goals
Please submit ONE idea per submission, but you’re welcome to submit multiple ideas. Please note that other site participants will be able to view, “like,” and comment on your ideas, and your screen name will be displayed.
View All Ideasover 2 years ago
Stop spraying herbicides and pesticides at parks and schools
Los Altos has signs "please excuse our weeds, we don't spray". I would love for Mountain View to also take this pro-pollinator approach.
3 months ago
Requiring all new landscaping projects (w/ the exception of grass in parks) to include only CA natives, would save H20 and support wildlife!
How to use less water AND support native insect & bird habitats
over 2 years ago
Compost Vouchers
I noticed in the zero-waste report that there are not many people picking up the free compost created by curbside pickup. Maybe send "vouchers" to residents for 3 cubic yards or something, that they can give to a gardener or delivery service to pick up. Many of us want it, but don't have a good way to transport it! This would also act as publicity for the program.
over 2 years ago
"Adopt a patch of dirt"
Sydney allows for residence to adopt patches of public space- maybe a patch of dirt in a traffic island, or a barren corner of a park- and take responsibility for planting and maintaining the space in an appealing way. They have a contract system and a way to take it back if un-maintained, but it makes for some amazing and beautiful spots while engaging neighbors in local spaces.
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