Minicab Update: Community Action Plan update July 26, 2018 Task Force Meeting August 3, 2017 1
“Our vision is to become the most environmentally friendly, socially inclusive, and economically vibrant city in the Southeast...one of the most sustainable cities in the U.S.” – Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlando
Project Schedule • Baseline Assessment • Task Force Meeting #1: Kickoff (August 3, 2017) (Aug. • 7 Focus Area Roundtables (August 16 – 22, 2017) 2017) • Additional Best Practices • Public Workshop #1: Kickoff (September 26) (Sept. – • Public Survey #1 Nov.) • Task Force Meeting #2: Draft Recommendations (November) • Plan Development • Public Workshop #2: Draft Plan Presentation (January 2018) (Dec. – • Public Survey #2 Aug. 2018) • Task Force Meeting #3: Final Draft Plan (June 2018) 3
Green Works Taskforce • • Ken LaRoe , First Green Bank (Chair) Judith-Ann Garrett , Greater Orlando Aviation Authority • Linda Ferrone , Orlando Utilities Commission (Vice chair) • Ivan Aron , Siemens • Clayton Ferrara , IDEAS For Us • Kyle Henderson , Ferran Energy Services • Alexa Stone , EcoPreserve • Tim Giuliani , Orlando Economic Partnership • Eric Rollings , Orange Soil & Water Conservation • Commissioner Mike Hess , Panasonic • • Shawn Seipler , Clean the World Kha Le-Hu , Le Huu Partners • • David Norvell , University of Central Florida Edward Johnson , Bamboolity • • Resham Shirsat , Valencia College Brian Colley , Universal Studios • • Dave Krepcho , Second Harvest Food Bank Yulissa Arce , Organize Florida • • Josie Balzac , Environmental Law Firm Bruce Stephenson , Rollins College • • Eliza Harris , Canin Associates Kristine Young , Darden Restaurants • • Ben Fitzgerald , Florida Hospital Kristy Walson , TLC Engineering • Victoria Lauren , Arrow Sky Media 4
Draft CSAP Update includes: • Updated Baseline Assessment of KPI’s • Alignment with WCCD ISO 37120 standard indicators for Sustainable cities • New Best Practices and Technologies • New Themes throughout the plan : • Social Equity • Climate Resiliency • Technology (Smart Cities) • Compatibility with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5
Public Outreach • Three Mayor’s Task Force Meetings • Six Roundtable Meetings with subject matter experts (136 participants) • Two Community Workshops (over 100 participants) • 3 Online surveys with 1,107 responses • Hundreds of ideas generated and considered 6
Public Outreach 7
ENERGY & GREEN BUILDINGS
ENERGY & GREEN BUILDINGS
CLEAN ENERGY & GREEN BUILDINGS • Transition to 100% Renewable Electricity • Implementing low-cost, renewable energy generation techniques • Making Orlando a clean technology hub • Retrofitting existing buildings & building “green” ones that efficiently use energy, water, and other resources, while reducing waste and pollution • Becoming a leader in the use of solar as main energy source
NREL Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) • Selected as 1 of 9 cities nationwide for NREL SEIN • Orlando team: City, FSEC, OUC, GreenLink Group • Develop roadmap to 100% RE goals • Solar capacity projection • Load forecasting models • Network upgrades • Financing models • Develop ‘Solar Ready’ design guidelines for new construction
Exploring On-site Solar PV • Net-zero Records Building (114KW) • City Hall Solar R&D Platform • 2+ MW of rooftop PV on City community centers, fire stations, OPD Headquarters, and more. • 4 MW brownfield community solar farm • 10 MW+ solar farm at Iron Bridge WWTP
Currently 10% Renewable Energy 5.2 Megawatt solar energy procurement - Orlando City Hall - Orlando Police HQ - 17 Fire stations
ENERGY & GREEN BUILDINGS STRATEGIES 1. Develop 100% Renewable Energy study with OUC and UCF 2. Devise a 'Clean Energy for Low-Income Communities Accelerator" (CELCA) plan and implement strategies 3. Establish a “Green Building Incentive Program” for new construction to encourage high-performance development 4. Establish a voluntary carbon-offset program for visitors to Orlando 5. Implement a smart microgrid demonstration project with OUC 6. Implement reliable back-up solar PV generation and emergency storage at City’s critical facilities, such as Emergency Operations Center 7. Launch workforce development and job training program for the green economy 8. Establish green affordable housing standards
LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS
LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS • Orlando - well positioned to emerge as a leading local food hub • Mild climate • Consumer interest in locally grown & produced foods • Locally grown & produced products • Reduces distance food has to travel • Enhances health of residents • Supports local economy • Foster Foodpreneurs and local food companies
Fleet Farming West Orlando: 15 urban farmlettes by 2019
Community Cooking Demos & Nutrition Classes:
LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM STRATEGIES 1. Create an Urban Incubator Farm on City property. This will demonstrate different growing techniques (Fruit Forest, Permaculture, Pollinators, etc) 2. Establish a comprehensive Urban Agriculture Ordinance with zoning amendments 3. Develop a "green carts" program issuing permits to sell fresh produce at transit/bus stops and in underserved neighborhoods 4. Expand 4+ more community gardens, targeting low/moderate income communities 5. Promote urban agriculture on city-owned property through the “Grow -A- Lot” program 6. Host the annual AgLando Summit
LIVABILITY
LIVABILITY The sum of factors that contribute to a community’s quality of life: • Built and natural environment • Urban forestry and ecological corridors • Economic prosperity • Social stability and equity • Cultural, entertainment and recreation possibilities
NWF Wildlife Habitat Certification The National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat™ program partners with cities, towns, counties, neighborhoods, and communities of all kinds to become healthier, greener, and more wildlife-friendly.
Migrating Mural Project The second mural, titled Midnight Dream , is located in downtown Orlando across the entire rear wall of 520 South Magnolia Avenue. Facing Orange Avenue, the arresting and dramatic mural highlights monarch butterflies among their essential milkweed.
LIVABILITY STRATEGIES 1. Develop Orlando Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Climate Adaptation Plan 2. Join the Mayor's Monarch Pledge and obtain the NWF Wildlife Habitat Certification 3. Develop and/or adopt standards and pilot a "Green Works" eco-district 4. Amend the Land Development Code (LDC) to strengthen protections and policies for trees, wetlands, and natural lands 5. Develop a tiny home or permanent supportive housing community for homeless families, veterans and climate refugees 6. Increase urban tree canopy and green space to mitigate urban heat island, improve public health, and enhance community resiliency. 7. Implement network of sensors and monitors throughout the City to determine air quality
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION • Includes pedestrian access, transit, alternative fuels, parking, and Multi-modal mobility • Transportation contributes 24% of green house gas emissions in the City. • Alternative fuels and electric vehicles can help reduce transportation-related energy use and emissions
EV-Ready • Drive Electric Orlando expansion • 15 new Chevy Bolts EV’s for City Hall motor pool • 15 Nissan Leafs • 4 EV Motorcycles for OPD Next step: Deploying an additional 100+ EV charging stations around City parks, facilities, and public spaces
TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES 1. Implement smart technology to improve multi-modal transportation options (Parking, Traffic, Transit, etc) 2. Expand 100+ public EV charging infrastructure by 2022 3. Develop a car-share program targeted to low-income communities 4. Expand bike share and scooter sharing in the City of Orlando 5. Prioritize funding for healthy transportation options, such as trails, bicycle lanes and infrastructure, and/or public transit service, over improvements for vehicles 6. Research, demonstrate, and deploy electric bus/shuttle technology on the LYNX Lymmo 7. Develop and implement Vision Zero plan
SOLID WASTE
SOLID WASTE • Becoming a “zero waste” community • Elimination of solid waste sent to landfills and incinerators • Making resources rather than an environmental liability; an opportunity for economic growth • Expand Food Waste and Composting programs
Beyond 34 • Selected by US Chamber of Commerce as pilot City for Beyond 34 • Working to develop business and financial plan for comprehensive waste management reform • Goal is to become a ‘zero waste’ community’ by 2040
SOLID WASTE STRATEGIES 1. Develop the Beyond 34 comprehensive waste management plan 2. Implement a polystyrene and plastic straw ban for all City facilities, parks, and affiliated events 3. Implement recycling requirements for commercial and multi- family buildings 4. Launch Orlando Collects Mobile App and Website 5. Create "Green Works Event Guide“ 6. Establish Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling standards
WATER
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