Categories: Briefs

Garcetti Launches First-Ever Sustainability Plan

LOS ANGELES­­—On April 8, Mayor Eric Garcetti laid out Los Angeles’ first citywide sustainability plan that would prepare the city for a healthier environment and economy.

The plan’s short- and long-term goals are in14 categories related to conservation, clean energy, waste, green jobs, transportation, housing and neighbor livability. The short-term goals would be reached in 2017, and the long-term would be reached in 2025 and 2035.

The plan also made commitments in zero emissions goods movement at the Port of Los Angeles that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, and reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled.

Garcetti signed an executive directive incorporating the plan into city management, including appointing department-leveled chief sustainability officers who will work with the city’s chief sustainability officer.

Community members interested in tracking the progress of Garcetti’s sustainability plan can visit  https://performance.lacity.org/sustainability.

Reporters Desk

Recent Posts

LA County, City Launch $2.8M Sidewalk Vending Program to Support Vendors

Eligible applicants will be connected to partner community-based organizations that will provide permitting navigation, business…

6 hours ago

CEO Charged With $5M Embezzlement From Children’s Camp

LAKE HUGHES — The former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit specialty camp for…

6 hours ago

Padilla, Wyden Push Back Against Republican Efforts to Suppress Mail-In Voting

“Many states, including Oregon, have adopted sensible policies to allow mail-in-ballots to be counted so…

6 hours ago

ALERT: Port of Los Angeles Opens New On-/Off-Ramps, Announces New SR-47 Traffic Pattern in San Pedro

Starting Friday, Jan. 23 through Aug. 31, crews will close both the NB SR 47…

8 hours ago

Port of Long Beach Sponsorship Call Open Through Jan. 30

The events center on the arts, environment, education, social justice and historic preservation.

10 hours ago

Join the Griffith Park Run Feb. 1 — and Support the LA Parks Foundation

This half marathon uniquely navigates all the main trails of Griffith Park, leading runners past…

10 hours ago