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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.
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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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
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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.
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.
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.
City of Mountain View
Convened from February 2008 to September 2008 to help the City shape its short- and long-term sustainability goals. Their report can be found here.
Original ESAP adopted by City Council in March 2009 for Fiscal Years 2008-09 through 2010-11.
November 2009: City Council adopted voluntary GHG reduction targets for the community. March 2010: municipal targets adopted. Broad targets are 80% below 2005 levels by 2050.
ESAP-2 adopted by City Council in April 2012 for Fiscal Years 2011-12 through 2013-14.
In 2015, the City Council adopted a Climate Protection Roadmap and a Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan for achieving the City's greenhouse gas reduction targets through 2050.
ESAP-3 adopted by City Council in September 2016 for Fiscal Years 2016-17 through 2018-19.
Convened between September 2017 and June 2018 to evaluate whether current City sustainability plans and goals should be modified. More information can be found here.
The City hired a consulting firm in fall 2018 to conduct a Sustainability Program Assessment and develop a Sustainability Strategic Plan.
April 30, 2019: City staff presented the Sustainability Strategic Plan to the City Council. Council directed staff to strive to achieve an Advanced or higher level of response, as defined in the Sustainability Strategic Plan.
October 22, 2019: City Council adopted SAP-4.
City staff are working on ongoing and new projects outlined in SAP-4. Stay tuned for exciting news and developments!