Plan

Puget Sound Regional Council Climate Change and Resilience Guidance

Summary

VISION 2050 sets out a goal for the region to substantially reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and to prepare for climate change impacts. Climate change is influenced by all aspects of our daily lives – from the products we buy, to the places we live, to how we transport ourselves, among other things – and also has the potential to impact all aspects of our daily lives – from our health to our infrastructure, to the food we consume and the water we drink.

Year
2024

Details

Hazards Addressed
Drought
Extreme Heat
Flooding – Coastal
Flooding – General
Wildfire
Assets
Economy
Energy and Utilities
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Property
Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
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Equity Insights

Examples for addressing equity include goals, strategies and actions for mitigating climate change and reducing emissions that are prioritized based on factors such as the potential increase for community resilience to the impacts of climate change and the potential for a positive impact on equity. Two examples of this lens include a strategy to provide more open space and parks, and encouraging the use of green roofs, cool pavement and landscaping to mitigate urban heat island effects and other risks.

Lessons Learned

Monitoring the effectiveness and implementation of policies is an important and ongoing role. This will ensure community goals are on track and provide accountability to the public and stakeholders on various issues.

Options Used

Determine frontline communities' access to opportunity of all types, including education, economic health, housing and neighborhood quality, health, natural Assess impact of climate change on community resources by developing an inventory of the location and condition of existing infrastructure such as sidewalks, bike lanes and transit facilities. Include Identify areas with inequitable access to transportation and delivery of services. Identify partnerships and resources to expand services.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

Plans

Puget Sound Regional Council Climate Change and Resilience Guidance

Organizations to Contact

Puget Sound Regional Council

Relevant Options

To prepare for potential droughts, coordinate with owners of winter recreation areas and water recreation areas to support the development of recreational activities that are less dependent on snowpack Determine the economic impact of water management on critical elements of the economy, including agriculture, tourism and marine industries. Develop a new water source that benefits the commercial activity of the community as well as community health and safety.
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