The Scottsdale Community Sustainability Plan helps us envision and realize our future as a sustainable, resilient and thriving community that embraces a comprehensive approach for achieving ambitious targets. As imagined by City Council and by Scottsdale voters through the approved 2035 General Plan, this plan will enhance and expand the work already being done by city staff, residents and businesses. The plan provides a roadmap and specific action steps for achieving long-term targets and will require cohesive implementation by the City of Scottsdale, businesses, civic organizations and individual members of the community.

City Council adopted the Scottsdale Community Sustainability Plan at the Dec. 3, 2024 meeting.

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Why a Sustainability Plan?

Scottsdale is well-known for livability, unparalleled leisure and world-class amenities. The diversity and natural beauty of Scottsdale's landscapes are among its defining features, and the city has long championed environmental stewardship while maintaining a high quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses.

As Scottsdale nears build-out, expanding our sustainability efforts will be even more important. The city understands that without thoughtful planning and stewardship, our environment and quality of life may be negatively impacted by long-standing practices and systemic trends. The plan's key elements - energy, water, waste, air quality and extreme heat - all improve our natural environment. But the proposed solutions also bring other positive outcomes - including cost savings, health and safety improvements, equity and economic vitality.

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