Equity Insights

The City is committed to its core value of racial equity in implementing this Workplan. The questions of who benefits, who is burdened, and who is at the table must be asked and answered for each of the policies, programs, and investments identified in this Workplan.

Options Used

Work with local, state and federal partners to update floodplain data, maps, policies and programs to reflect climate change projections and variability and improve floodplain function.

Steps to Resilience

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Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
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Plans

City of Portland's Climate Emergency Workplan

Organizations to Contact

City of Portland, OR

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.
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