Agenda

10:00 Welcome

10:05 Network Updates, Opportunities, & Support
Each participant briefly (~30 sec) completes the following phrase(s):
What I’m working on/ interested in exploring is...
What I need is...

10:30 Current and Upcoming Funding Opportunities

10:40 Climate Readiness Through Local Planning: Building Decarbonization Policies

Speakers:

Dr. Michael Boswell, Professor, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Robyn Eason, Senior Advisor, Policy & Advocacy, USGBC-LA

• Overview of Local Plan Database tools:

  • 1. CAP Library (8 minutes)

  • 2. General Plan Search (2 minutes)

• Examples of building decarbonization goals in local plans (5 minutes)

• Discussion & Coordination (20 minutes)

  • Which goals/policies have been implemented in your city?

  • What next steps seem feasible? For example: identify benchmarks, create timelines for action, dedicate staff time, or apply for aligned funding opportunities.

  • What are the barriers that local governments face in implementing climate action policies?

  • How can state agencies support local governments and community-based organizations in tackling climate actions at the local level?

11:30 Adjourn