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Climate Action Plan Visioning and Framework

Climate Action Plan Visioning and Framework

Arlington County is creating a Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare for climate impacts, and support a healthier, more resilient community. This plan will build on the County’s Comprehensive Plan elements and replace the Community Energy Plan, expanding its scope to address today’s needs and future challenges. 

Your input will help shape the vision and framework of the draft Climate Action Plan.

This feedback form will close on Friday, June 26.  Please take 10 minutes to answer the following questions based on what matters most to you. 

To learn more, please visit: Climate Action Plan – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government

1. What level of impact do you think the following events will have on Arlington?

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2. What sectors are most important for the County to include in the Climate Action Plan?

Select up to three. Sectors can be used to organize goals, policies, or initiatives within a plan and often overlap and influence one another.

Transportation (walking, transit, biking, EVs)
Buildings (homes, offices, and other buildings in which we live and work)
Housing and Land Use (where homes, businesses, and community spaces are built)
Energy (how we power our homes, buildings, and transportation)
Waste Reduction and the Circular Economy (reducing trash, reusing materials, recycling, and composting)
Water (protecting water resources and managing stormwater and flooding)
Ecosystems and Biodiversity (protecting trees, nature, wildlife, and natural habitats)
Food Systems (how food is grown, distributed, and accessed locally)
Air Quality (keeping our air clean and healthy to breathe)
Green Jobs and a Resilient Local Economy
Other
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3. Which of the following should the County prioritize to ensure its climate approach supports vulnerable and under-resourced communities?

Select up to three.

Design policies and programs with financial incentives and rebates
Engage and collaborate with community leaders
Evaluate and report on impact
Translate resources into other languages
Provide training and education to support community capacity for community resilience
None of the above
Other
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4. What three words or phrases come to mind when you think about your ideal future for sustainability in Arlington?

By “sustainable” we mean a community that meets people’s needs today while protecting the opportunities for future generations. Consider: Green, Walkable, Clean Air and Water, Resilient, etc.

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5. In your opinion, what is the most important thing Arlington County should do to address our contribution to climate change and improve community resilience?

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6. Please share any additional feedback, concerns, or ideas you have to inform the future of Arlington's climate response.

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7. If you would like to receive updates on the Climate Action Plan and the Arlington Climate Together engagement process, please share your name and email address below.

Infographic titled “Arlington’s Climate Action Plan: A Roadmap for a Climate‑Ready Community,” branded with Arlington County, Virginia logos. The layout explains why climate action is needed and outlines a public planning process with community engagement milestones: framework design (Winter–Spring 2026), strategic analysis and priority setting (Summer–Fall 2026), policy and strategy development (Winter–Spring 2027), and finalizing the plan (Summer 2027–Winter 2028), leading to board adoption. Side sections highlight local climate impacts in the DC–Maryland–Virginia region, Arlington’s progress to date (renewable electricity, reduced emissions, cost savings), ways to participate, and a QR code linking to the Climate Action Plan webpage.