In 2021, the City of Westminster completed a two-year planning process to develop its first Sustainability Plan. The plan serves as a guiding framework that City Staff and community partners will use to move the City towards its vision of becoming a sustainable and inclusive community. The Sustainability Plan focuses on actions that can be implemented within the next 5-10 years as part of the City’s Strategic Plan vision.
The WHY: why is this effort important? What is the City moving towards?
The WHAT: what goals does the City want to focus on?
The HOW: how will the City achieve those goals? These strategies are accompanied by Actions, which provide a history of the efforts the City has made in line with its topic areas.
The DATA: how do City Staff know whether they're achieving their goals?
The Sustainability Plan is organized around seven sustainability topic areas, which serve as the main “chapters” of the plan.
Establish a resilient, equitable and reliable energy future powered by low-carbon and renewable energy.
Foster a dynamic and diverse economy that cultivates and strengthens a wide array of economic opportunities.
Increase awareness of and access to healthy lifestyle options, including recreation opportunities, healthy foods and wellness services for all.
Support a vibrant, connected and sustainable mix of diverse and adaptable neighborhoods that facilitate a sense of community.
Cultivate improved waste and materials management that supports source reduction, sustainable diversion and regulatory compliance through accessible services and programs for all sectors.
Innovate to provide a safe, connected, accessible and inclusive multimodal transportation network.
Perpetuate the legacy of Westminster’s natural resources by conserving and maintaining thriving natural systems and enhancing city infrastructure.