2023 Council Priorities
Economic Recovery & Transition: As part of the 2023 priorities setting, City Council adopted Economic Recovery and Transition. Work plan adaptation to these priorities will be considered in the coming months. This specific priority includes looking at a cohesive vision for our commercial cores. Read a progress report on the Community and Economic Recovery plan.(PDF, 298KB)
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Climate Change & Natural Environment: Protection and Adaptation: In early 2020, the City of Palo Alto launched an update to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) to develop the strategies needed to meet our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2030 and other community-wide sustainability goals. This priority will further this and related work, including the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee work plan to help guide the development, implementation, communication, and future community engagement of the S/CAP process.
Read the latest progress report on the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.(PDF, 2MB)
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Housing for social and economic balance: The City Council priority (originally from 2021) is a focus on affordable and workforce housing, funding, and achievable plans. Work plan adaptation to these priorities will be considered in the coming months.
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Community Health and Safety: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on all communities. As part of the 2023 priorities setting, City Council adopted Community Health and Safety. A work plan on this priority will be considered in the coming months. When this priority was originally adopted in 2021, City Council added that this priority should cover crime, mental health, air quality, noise, and a sense of belonging.
Read the latest progress report on the City's Race & Equity work.(PDF, 404KB)
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