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City of Alexandria, Virginia Sustainability in Alexandria Environmental Action Plan Update December 4, 2017 William Skrabak, Deputy Director & Ellen Eggerton, P.E. Sustainability Coordinator, Transportation and Environmental Services Objectives Today Process to today 2007-2017 Where we are today Update of the EAP & GreenVentory Input from you 2 Eco-City Alexandria – Partnership among the City Staff, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission, and our Citizens 2007 Eco-City Initiative 2007 GreenVentory 2008 Eco-City Charter 2009 Environmental Action Plan Eco-City Principles Places where people can live healthier & economically productive lives plus: Reducing impact on the environment Protecting natural resources Restoring community assets We strive to engage its diverse citizens in collaborative & transparent decision making. 4 Background Environmental Action Plan (EAP) is a comprehensive plan and road map for progressing toward sustainability. 5 Background Coordination 6 Background Ten Principle Areas Global Climate Change and Other Emerging Threats Land Use and Open Space Energy Green Building Solid Waste Air Quality Transportation Environment & Health Water Resources Implementation 7 Background GreenVentory 2007 Policies, Plans, and Programs 2017 update going on and draft on Eco-City web page 8 Background Annual 20 Environmental Indicators and metrics − (2011-2016) Summary of Accomplishments − Budgetary limitations 9 Air Quality 2012 Closed coal-fired power plant • Largest polluter in the region • Cleaned up Virginia Paving 10