Engage Newark

Climate change poses a profound threat to ecosystems, economies, and human health worldwide. Rising global temperatures contribute to extreme weather events and sea level rise. Mitigation efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be coupled with adaptation strategies so that we can protect our communities from the effects of climate change. Local governments are on the front lines of climate impacts. By promoting sustainable practices, investing in resilient infrastructure, and engaging residents in climate action, local initiatives can reduce emissions and adapt to changing conditions in ways that address their specific circumstances. The proposed Climate Action Plan (CAP) builds on prior efforts, including the 2019 Sustainability Plan (updated in 2025) and a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory based on 2019 data. The CAP will guide the City of Newark in reducing its contributions to climate change and identify strategies to help the City adapt to the effects of climate change.

The Comprehensive Development Plan (often called a Comprehensive Plan, or simply a Comp Plan) is an official, policy-based document, adopted by a local government, that outlines a community’s vision and strategic policies for future development, land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, economic development, sustainability, and natural resources that provide a rational basis for local land use decisions. It is a foundational document in urban and regional planning that serves as a long-range guide for a community's growth and development over a specified planning horizon – typically 10 to 20 years. The plan is shaped by input from members of the community through a highly participatory planning process. It lays out a shared vision for the future—how a community wants to grow, what it will look like, and to make it a better place to live, work, and play.