Boston sustainability plan

Full document. Download the full plan as a pdf , or request your own paper copy: Imagine Boston book request. Goals Imagine Boston has set the following goals to guide implementation and evaluate success: encourage affordability, reduce displacement, and improve quality of life increase access to opportunity drive inclusive economic growth promote a healthy environment and prepare for climate change, and invest in open space, arts and culture, transportation, and infrastructure.

How we're getting it done. Today, Boston can be thought about as three distinct types of places: existing neighborhoods the commercial core, and edge areas.

Taking action. The corridor is home to a diverse population. This includes a growing population of school-aged children and immigrant communities. We strive to create a vibrant public art realm. We encourage Arts Innovation Districts, support existing artists, and attract new artists.

We strive to give pathways to quality careers. We want to strengthen wealth-building policies. Our goal is to encourage job growth and support our small businesses. We will build a system that is student-centered and easy-to-navigate. We'll prioritize equity, innovation, and learning. We strive to address persistent health inequities.

We'll do this by setting goals for improving health outcomes for all residents. We will encourage responsible housing production. We'll work to increase affordable housing options and reduce displacement. Almost every Bostonian lives within a minute walk to a park or open space. We're continuing to embrace technology in our City infrastructure and services. Our transit network connects residents to opportunity and creates vibrant neighborhoods.

Imagine Boston Metrics. Upham's Corner activation. Other planning initiatives. The Boston Planning and Development Agency's efforts to serve the public in a transparent manner. Corresponding plans Corresponding plans. City of Boston Small Business Plan.

Economic Inclusion and Equity Agenda. FY21 Climate Action Report. Cities contribute 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Like many leading cities around the world, Boston created a climate action plan to reduce its impact on global climate change. Learn about the Update. The update details 18 strategies to increase carbon reductions from buildings and transportation over the next five years. By accelerating carbon reductions, we're honoring our commitment under the Paris Climate Accord to keep global warming under 2 degrees.

The update was shaped by a community working group that included over 60 organizations across Boston. Each action includes a section titled, "Designing for Equity". The section includes ideas and principles to carry out each step in an equitable way.

We'll put in place these new carbon reduction actions alongside our ongoing programs. Our goals include:. Greenovate Boston aims to get all Bostonians involved in addressing climate change. The Climate Action Plan is Boston's roadmap for how we will reach our greenhouse gas reduction goals. With the plan, Boston will continue to develop as a vibrant and sustainable city for current and future generations.

We plan to champion the actions needed to meet the global challenges of climate change. Several grant partnerships focused on the relationship of resident health and housing conditions. BHA went entirely smoke-free in September The Strategic Sustainability Plan focuses on three key areas:. Search for:.