Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Q8 Is there anything else you would like us to consider in development of the Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan? Answered: 64 Skipped: 32 # Responses Date 1 inexpensive and easy "grey water" systems 6/8/2016 11:19 AM 2 Very seriously invest in bicycle-friendly infrastructure rather than pursuing the non sustainable 'car is king' mindset. 6/7/2016 6:13 PM 3 we should have bike sites around town to discourage driving 6/6/2016 1:25 PM 4 Promotion of decentralized electricity production (off-grid), incentivising zero net energy homes and small energy systems to enable electric vehicles to be more readily adopted and thus reduce reliance on fossil fuels. 6/3/2016 4:55 PM 5 Stop dumping raw sewage in the creek. 6/2/2016 8:25 PM 6 More a question to consider. If our task is to save humanity and we don't truly consider (no matter how painful) the entire family of life, aren't we just continuing the painful disconnected perspective that keeps us from responding from a fuller intelligence? 6/2/2016 11:10 AM 7 Diverting food waste from the landfill and making local soil to continue the cycle of life. 6/2/2016 10:08 AM 8 Yes. I would like the city to consider working with "citizen juries" that reflect the diversity of our city, as well as the committees appointed by the mayor. 6/2/2016 9:44 AM 9 I would like the city council and city staff to think big and embrace a long term future plan. 6/2/2016 8:54 AM 10 Diagram individual use and impact---how much air, water, food, space does one individual use and need, multiply that by city population. Consider developing roof gardens and vertical wall plantings. Use the expertise of the SOCAN (Southern Oregon Climate Action Now) group 6/2/2016 8:42 AM 11 Effects on the homeless population...providing for cooling and warming centers. 6/2/2016 8:01 AM 12 When creating a plan understanding impact to downtown, which effects our economic survival. Concern about the amount of illegal caming in the watershed, © lifted and propane tanks found and fire danger 6/2/2016 4:28 AM 13 Incentives walking, biking, use of public transport to school and work, 6/1/2016 11:13 PM 14 ...thinking outside the box! 6/1/2016 7:45 PM 15 Striking a balance between reaching for lofty ideals and focusing on pragmatic solutions is a challenge. Both are needed. Good luck! 6/1/2016 7:07 PM 16 Be practical and realistic. 6/1/2016 6:13 PM 17 As we do the Climate assessment, planning, and implementation for our own city, I'm wondering if there are ways that we can help other cities, and our state, and other states, and the Federal government, and the general public, choose to give more appropriate kinds of attention, energy, resources, and action to Climate Change. 6/1/2016 6:08 PM 18 - workshops to help educate residence - bike lanes 6/1/2016 4:55 PM 19 be realistic 6/1/2016 3:17 PM 20 The climate issue is a con. Our, the Earths, climate has been fluctuating for as long as we've had a climate. Sometimes its hot and sometimes its not 6/1/2016 3:07 PM 21 A local, free electric shuttle tram that moves people locally around town. 6/1/2016 2:22 PM 22 Focus on a few big bang for the buck projects (bus, energy pricing, building codes) and leave all the little stuff for other groups to push. 6/1/2016 1:47 PM 23 Be realistic, especially about the benefits of educating the public. 6/1/2016 1:28 PM 24 It has to become everybody's problem, not just our leaders or public service agencies. 6/1/2016 1:27 PM 25 No. 6/1/2016 1:13 PM 21 / 30 Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan: Public Input Survey