Fort Collins' Our Climate Future - Question 1 by Micah Warners

Big Move 13: Electric Cars & Fleets

mgwarners — 2023-11-22 15:06:11 UTC

I believe electric cars and fleets is an important big move for Fort Collins because currently so much of our energy use is petroleum, which emits carbon when burned. Switching to more electric vehicles could result in cleaner sources of energy being used such as wind, hydro, and solar.

-Micah

Big Move 4: Convenient Transportation Choices

2023-11-27 22:16:51 UTC

Fort Collins is currently pretty bikable currently but with the weather in Colorado it's difficult to bike year-round, so people are pretty dependent on cars. Having more public transportation options would result in less emissions.

-Hennie

Zero Waste Neighborhoods

2023-11-27 22:20:41 UTC

In my opinion, zero-waste neighborhoods are very important for Fort Collins because recycling is important for the space in the landfill and the reuse of products. Composting is also important for the landfills, increases soil health, and promotes people keeping gardens which is also good for the environment.

-AJ Carter

Big Move 1: Shared Leadership and Community Partnership

2023-11-27 23:35:42 UTC

I think the most important move for Fort Collins is having a community that not only supports but is involved in the creation and implementation of the plans. I feel that no move or solution will work unless you have a strong connection with the community it is effecting, as people have to buy in to these solutions. I also think that everyone should be able to see themselves within the solutions and feel as though the plan will be effective and beneficial to them and the people and environment around them.

-Currie

Big Move 10: Zero Waste Economy

2023-11-28 00:55:03 UTC

The idea of minimizing waste and maximize recylcing. I think that the Zero Waste Economy plan is the best move for Fort Collins, because it addresses the issues that the resources/processes bring up front by preventing the need to deal with the consequences of waste and pollution in the future. This is important because the city has a lot of people that have their needs and wants but the city still has a large area of wildlife and ecosystems in and around it. So if we can recirculate this and other resources that we use it will have a more ideal, cleaner and therefore healthier lifestyle/outcome for the wildlife and the people within the community. Both can benefit from it and have a sustainable relationship with one another.

- Cora

Big Move 10: Zero Waste Economy

2023-11-28 01:21:32 UTC

I think businesses in town produce more waste than all the residencies combined do because they do things on a much larger scale. If all these businesses and other industries could reduce waste, I believe that Fort Collins could greatly reduce landfill use and recycle and reuse existing items to a greater extent. Going forward, if businesses set this example, I think many people in the community would, in turn, become more conscious about the waste they produce, and their waste would be lower as well. This would help reduce emissions from production and combustion of single use materials as well as reduce trash pollution in the community.

-Lana

Big Move 12: 100% Renewable Energy

2023-11-28 01:53:27 UTC

I think that this is the most important one because it will decrease our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. By making renewable energy affordable and reliable increases the chance that they will be used by the majority of the population. By having energy from local sources also inherently decreases greenhouse gas emissions because there is less travel and transportation needed for the energy to be moved. This idea will allow for each building in Fort Collins to be cleaner and will reduce the entire carbon footprint of our city.

-Josephine

Big Move 7: Healthy Affordable Housing

2023-11-28 02:37:45 UTC

Providing the Fort Collins community with affordable housing would benefit people by allowing them to live near places they need to visit often. An example of this would be choosing to live closer to someone's workplace or school. I also think that designing affordable housing will increase environmentally friendly building alternatives, such as light reflective panels along windows (those seen in the FOCO utility building.) Allowing everyone to live in a more "green" home affordably makes using fewer resources like electricity and water easy and widespread.

-Tanja

Big Move 11: Healthy Natural Spaces

2023-11-28 02:40:52 UTC

I think that natural spaces are one of the major reasons that people move to Fort Collins and continue to stay in Fort Collins. When we maintain the natural spaces that we have around Fort Collins and continue to make them healthy and clean, then more and more people will end up moving or visiting Fort Collins which will help it's economy. Maintaining healthy natural spaces will also keep the people here who are already here. Natural spaces are such a big part of Fort Collins' economy and social life it's important that we maintain these spaces and continue to make them places people want to go to.

-Helen

11 - Healthy Natural Spaces

2023-11-28 03:48:43 UTC

Fort Collins is a very active community. We love our land and recreation area. For Fort Collins, I believe this is most important. Having healthy natural space will improve community happiness, health, environment, and appearance. For our community to thrive we need to have fun outside. This will help preserve our city because we care about our outdoors.

-Addison

Healthy Affordable Housing

2023-11-28 04:24:42 UTC

If people can't afford to live in Fort Collins the city won't have the working class they need to fulfill the labor for the other steps. As well, with cheaper housing likely comes more compact housing, lessing the impacts of urban sprawl.

-Connor

Healthy Natural Spaces

2023-11-28 05:03:52 UTC

Because of Fort Collins' location and readily available resources, natural spaces and their uses for recreation are a massive part of the local economy. Also because of the sheer amount of natural space in the area, for the local environment, it's crucial that those spaces stay natural and are fully supported by the local government.

-Miles

Zero Waste Neighborhoods

2023-11-28 07:10:01 UTC

Zero waste neighborhoods are the most important for Fort Collins because of the benefits both the environment and community will receive. Reusing, composting, and recycling will help the environment by reducing air, water, and landfill pollution, promoting sustainability, and helping neighborhoods create long-lasting, healthier environments. Communities will benefit from zero waste neighborhoods by bringing everyone together, forming tight-knit neighborhoods, and helping people understand that we are all in this together. Fort Collins, already valuing community and sustainability, will benefit the most from zero waste neighborhoods because of the environmental and community benefits.

-Ella

Local, Affordable, Healthy Food

2023-11-28 18:16:01 UTC

Everyone should be able to afford and eat healthy food, health food leads to a healthier population. A healthier population is more productive, also reduces health care costs and necessity overall. And a better quality of life.

-Arthur

Healthy Natural Spaces 11

2023-11-28 18:53:11 UTC

The most important to have in Fort Collins is healthy natural spaces because of the community's involvements in recreational activities. Having natural spaces bring the community together and make Fort Collins what it is. Having clean and available spaces bring people, which is a large part of the economy and social life of Fort Collins.

Big Move 5- Live, Work and Play Nearby

2023-11-28 19:02:42 UTC

Our basic daily needs being met without driving across town is the most important for Fort Collins because we can use environmentally friendly transportation and we can promote better environmental habits. Fort Collins has a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental conservation. The city has implemented various programs to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly practices. By meeting basic daily needs without driving long distances, residents can opt for more sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking, biking, or using public transit. This reduces the overall carbon footprint associated with commuting and contributes to the city's environmental goals.

-Charlie