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Also establish a cooling center and add protected bike lanes everywhere in the Village with trees in <br />between the bike and car lanes <br />Work with the state to make solar panels more affordable. <br />Bringing the community together with more and easily accessible information on the subject . I am <br />not sure that everyone has a clear understanding of both the problems and costs of solutions. I <br />suspect that changes would be significant financially for many. Such as buying electric vehicles or <br />installing solar panels. Most people don’t work in our community and riding a bicycle is impractical <br />in inclement weather for most , particularly as we age. Changes are necessary but may be painful for <br />many. <br />There are many possible suggestions, but one that comes to mind: facilitating charging stations for <br />electric vehicles! <br />Reduce littering, trash in public spaces and private spaces. Encourage proper home maintenance. <br />support and implement solar energy use <br />find more cost effective improvements, likely updating old homes/buildings, and find state/federal <br />funding to support those improvements <br />Air and water <br />Pollution from nearby businesses and traffic <br />I would need to see more data on which solutions will have the greatest impact . <br />I would need to see more data on which solutions will have the greatest impact . <br />Water Quality of Silver Lake. Treat the weeds so residents can swim and fish. <br />safer bike paths to silverwood adn shops to avoid narrow sidewalks and biking on road (for families <br />and slower bikers) <br />None <br />Sustainable building upgrades. Making it easier/less expensive for homeowners and building owners <br />to get solar panels. The more self sufficient residents are the easier it is on the city. Have a concrete <br />plan for emergency situations due to climate related power outages and emergencies. Increased <br />focus on Environmentally friendly lawns that do not require as much watering or fertilizers which <br />are both very bad for the environment . The fertilizers go into the drainage ponds that are home to <br />wildlife including ducks, frogs and geese. <br />I have some colleagues from other organizations that help communities think about this. I'd like to <br />see what other communities are doing. Certainly, maximizing storm water management would be a <br />part & there is money from both federal & state programs for that kind of Infrastructure. Also, I'd like <br />to see what we can do as a community to get to 80% GHG free by 2035 or 2030, & net zero GHG <br />emissions (not just carbon) by 2040. <br />Green energy for all city facilities <br />Keeping people safe in their homes and outside. <br />Sustainable approaches to waste management and recycling <br />Electrify its fleet , transition to solar power for city buildings and charging stations, plant trees, <br />convert grass to natural habitat <br />Setting strong but realistic goals for energy use reduction and greenhouse gasses - both city wide <br />and city operations. Identifying vulnerable populations and the ways to reduce their vulnerability <br />through building a stronger community, encouraging partnerships, identifying safe shelter and <br />resilience hubs and services in times of need. Making improvements to transportation infrastructure <br />to reduce vehicle miles and encourage active transportation. Encouraging and educating home <br />owners and businesses - especially with energy efficiency improvement opportunities. Increasing <br />green space and tree canopy to help improve air quality and water runoff. Lead by example. Partner <br />with neighboring communities and counties to strengthen services and outcomes in a more efficient <br />way. Fight for legislation that will help us move faster - like strong energy codes and funding for <br />local climate action and planning. Install solar on public buildings and parking lots. <br />Sustainable energy and water practices <br />Not sure