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This report was informed by stakeholder feedback from the community, including elected <br />officials, residents, business owners, and guests in the City. They shared their thoughts in <br />a variety of ways including the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the Climate Plan Survey, and <br />at City Council and Parks & Environmental Commission meetings. <br /> <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan <br />The 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies sustainability efforts that the City <br />has either recently established or plans to pursue in the coming years. When <br />the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2020, the City engaged residents <br />in different focus groups to gather diverse perspectives on community goals <br />for the future of SAV. Amongst the initiatives identified through this public <br />engagement are impactful climate solutions that helped inform the action <br />steps recommended for this plan. <br />2023 Parks & Environmental Commission <br />During the plan development process, the 2023 Environmental <br />Commission played a vital role in distributing the survey and <br />gathering insights from participants. The Commission’s full <br />communication schedule is outlined as Appendix B. <br />Key themes gathered from the community by the Commission <br />included concerns about city walkability and bike-ability, the <br />potential of curbside organics pickup, and a strong interest <br />in energy efficiency, electrification, solar energy, and electric <br />vehicles. Commissioners also shared that they heard concerns <br />for outdoor air quality, reducing single occupancy vehicle <br />reliance, and preparing for weather extremes. The RII was <br />referenced by the Commission for initiatives like building <br />electrification, weatherization, travel reduction, and EV support. <br />Stakeholder Engagement <br />8 << CLIMATE PLAN 2023