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["Task 7: Overarching Climate Goal & Policy Integration Table"]
["Comprehensive Plan Chapter (Note where you will place this measure in your comprehensive plan.)","Source (Note the source of the policy. If you use a goal or policy from Commerce's Menu of Measures, note the measure number here. If it is a New policy, note that here.)","Indicate next steps for policy development from policy audit ","New Goal #","New Policy #","New ID","Goal (Note your goals in this column.)\nNew text and removed text","Policy (Note the policies that support the applicable goals in Column A.)\nNew text and removed text",null,"Impacts (Note the climate impacts (effects) that the measure addresses. ","Minimum Requirements (Note the Minimum Requirement(s) that the measure addresses [select all that apply]. )   OPTIONS: Requirement 1: Address natural hazards created or aggravated by climate change, including sea level rise, landslides, flooding, drought, heat, smoke, wildfire, and other effects of changes to temperature and precipitation patterns; \n  Requirement 2: Identify, protect, and enhance natural areas to foster climate resilience, as well as areas of vital habitat for safe species migration;\n  Requirement 3: Identify, protect, and enhance community resilience to climate impacts, including social, economic, and built-environment factors, which support adaptation to climate impacts consistent with environmental justice.\nRequirement 1: Result in reductions in overall greenhouse gas emissions generated by transportation and land use within the jurisdiction but without increasing emissions elsewhere in Washington;\n  Requirement 2: Result in reductions in per capita vehicle miles traveled within the jurisdiction but without increasing greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere in Washington; and,\n  Requirement 3: Prioritize reductions that benefit overburdened communities in order to maximize the co-benefits of reduced air pollution and environmental justice.\n","Sector (Note the sector(s) that the measure addresses [select all that apply].) OPTIONS: Buildings & Energy, Cultural Resources & Practices; Economic Development;  Emergency Management; Health & Well-being; Ecosystems; Transportation; Agriculture & Food Systems; Waste Management; Water Resources; Zoning & Development","Co-benefits  (Note the measure's co-benefits [select all that apply].) OPTIONS: reduces emissions, sequesters carbon, enhances resilience, improves salmon recovery, promotes economic development, promotes equity and justice, provides cost savings; provides ecosystem services, protects tribal treaty rights, improves health and wellbeing, improves air quality, builds community knowledge, supports housing supply and diversity","Gaps & opportunities identified in policy audit/memo here (can delete later after) ","Notes (If desired, note changes to your development regulations to help your jurisdiction implement this policy.)"]
["Comp Plan Chapter","Source","Next Steps ","Goal #","Policy #","ID","Goal","Policy","Rationale","Impacts","Minimum Requirements","Sector","Co-benefits","Gaps & Opportunities","Notes"]

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["Source (Note the source of the policy. If you use a goal or policy from Commerce's Menu of Measures, note the measure number here. If it is a New policy, note that here.)","New Goal #","New Policy #","New ID","Goal (Note your goals in this column.)\nNew text and removed text",null,null,"Impacts (Note the climate impacts (effects) that the measure addresses. ","Minimum Requirements (Note the Minimum Requirement(s) that the measure addresses [select all that apply]. )   OPTIONS: Requirement 1: Address natural hazards created or aggravated by climate change, including sea level rise, landslides, flooding, drought, heat, smoke, wildfire, and other effects of changes to temperature and precipitation patterns; \n  Requirement 2: Identify, protect, and enhance natural areas to foster climate resilience, as well as areas of vital habitat for safe species migration;\n  Requirement 3: Identify, protect, and enhance community resilience to climate impacts, including social, economic, and built-environment factors, which support adaptation to climate impacts consistent with environmental justice.\n","Asset identified in the CVA","Sector (Note the sector(s) that the measure addresses [select all that apply].) OPTIONS: Buildings & Energy, Cultural Resources & Practices; Economic Development;  Emergency Management; Health & Well-being; Ecosystems; Transportation; Agriculture & Food Systems; Waste Management; Water Resources; Zoning & Development","Co-benefits  (Note the measure's co-benefits [select all that apply].) OPTIONS: reduces emissions; sequesters carbon; enhances resilience; improves salmon recovery; promotes economic development; promotes equity and justice; provides cost savings; provides ecosystem services; protects tribal treaty rights; improves health and wellbeing; improves air quality; builds community knowledge; supports housing supply and diversity"]
["Source","Goal #","Policy #","ID","Goal","Policy","Rationale","Impacts (Note the climate impacts (effects) that the measure addresses. ","Minimum Requirements","Assets","Sector","Co-benefits"]
["New; Commerce MM Policy T.06; Vulnerability Assessment\nCommunity Survey",1,1,{"$f":"\"CE\"&B4 & \".\" & C4","v":"CE1.1"},"Enhance community resilience to wildfire smoke and extreme heat by strengthening infrastructure, public and emergency services, and natural areas to reduce impacts on residents, workers, and critical services.","Integrate cooling low-impact development measures, such as trees, vegetation, permeable pavement, and other heat-resistant infrastructure near high-traffic transportation areas with elevated temperatures.","Low-impact development measures and heat-resistant infrastructure will protect public health during heat waves and hot days, as well as encourage residents to take alternative modes of transportation. \n\nImproving heat islands at high traffic areas is likely to improve conditions for some overburdened communities","Extreme heat, Community well-being","R1, R3","Major arterials, bus routes, Town Center, critical facilities","Zoning & Development, Health & Well-being","promotes equity and justice, provides cost savings, provides ecosystem services"]
["New; Commerce MM Policy U.03; Vulnerability Assessment, Community Survey",1,2,"CE1.2","Enhance community resilience to wildfire smoke and extreme heat by strengthening infrastructure, public and emergency services, and natural areas to reduce impacts on residents, workers, and critical services.","Strengthen Lake Forest Park’s critical areas and wildlife habitats by prioritizing natural cooling strategies such as planting shade-providing trees, expanding native vegetation, preserving and restoring wetlands and riparian buffers along creeks, adding shaded water sources, and creating connected habitat corridors to support salmon passage and ecological resilience.","Aligns with Commerce requirements to support habitats and aligns with key priorities in the Comprehensive Plan to protect wildlife and habitat.","Extreme heat, Variable precipitation (drought), Community well-being","R1, R2","Parks, streams, urban paths","Health & Well-being, Ecosystems","improves salmon recovery, provides ecosystem services, improves health and wellbeing"]
["New; Commerce MM Policy T.06; Community Survey ",1,3,"CE1.3","Enhance community resilience to wildfire smoke and extreme heat by strengthening infrastructure, public and emergency services, and natural areas to reduce impacts on residents, workers, and critical services.","Partner with local community groups, school districts, libraries, and government agencies to expand access to cooling and clean air resources during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events—especially for low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, and those with respiratory conditions. Support initiatives such as education on do-it-yourself (DIY) clean air shelters (example, HEPA filter box fans), air conditioner (A/C) and air purifier rebates, cooling kits, and improved infrastructure in public spaces.","Washington has a relatively low rate of AC units in homes, making it essential to find solutions as temperatures rise. Expanding options beyond cooling centers can provide more ways for community members to stay cool. ","Community well-being, Extreme heat, Wildfire & wildfire smoke","R1, R3","Critical facilities","Health & Well-being, Emergency Management","promotes equity and justice, improves health and wellbeing, builds community knowledge"]
["New; Commerce MM Policy T.06; Community Survey",1,4,"CE1.4","Enhance community resilience to wildfire smoke and extreme heat by strengthening infrastructure, public and emergency services, and natural areas to reduce impacts on residents, workers, and critical services.","Develop or support public education campaigns to raise awareness of heat risks and connect residents with available resources during heat waves, ensuring widespread distribution through multiple channels such as online, community centers, local events, and multilingual outreach.","Providing information about heat risks and available resources will benefit community health as heat risks increase. Prioritize partnerships with local health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, and regional agencies to educate residents, outdoor workers, and healthcare workers about heat risk. ","Community well-being, Extreme heat","R3, R1","N/A","Health & Well-being, Emergency Management","builds community knowledge, improves health and wellbeing, promotes equity and justice"]
["Policy Memo; New; CMM Policy  T.15 ",1,5,"CE1.5","Enhance community resilience to wildfire smoke and extreme heat by strengthening infrastructure, public and emergency services, and natural areas to reduce impacts on residents, workers, and critical services.","Establish or partner to support resilience hubs that provide cooling, clean air, and essential services during extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and other natural hazard events, and serve as year-round community support and resource centers.","Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and other hazards are increasing, especially for vulnerable populations. Resilience hubs offer safe, accessible spaces with clean air, cooling, and essential services during emergencies and provide year-round community support.","Extreme heat, Community well-being","R1, R3","Critical facilities","Health & Well-being, Emergency Management","improves health and wellbeing, promotes equity and justice, provides cost savings, builds community knowledge"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy EQ-9.2",2,1,"CE2.1","Advance environmental justice and community well-being by prioritizing equitable climate policies, inclusive decision-making, and access to healthy, resilient environments for all residents.","Prioritize neighborhoods facing higher exposure to climate impacts and pollution to receive resilience investments such as increased tree canopy, canopy retention, and green infrastructure, which help mitigate environmental stresses and improve quality of life. ","Some areas of the City (the very south end, the Town Center Plaza, and more) experience higher than average levels of heat relative to the rest of the city. Focusing on these heat islands can improve health outcomes and improve equity. ","Community well-being, Extreme heat","R1, R2, R3","Parks, low-income housing","Health & Well-being, Ecosystems","improves air quality, sequesters carbon, promotes equity and justice, provides ecosystem services"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy EQ-9.6",2,2,"CE2.2","Advance environmental justice and community well-being by prioritizing equitable climate policies, inclusive decision-making, and access to healthy, resilient environments for all residents.","Support  monitoring  of urban forestry’s climate impacts, focusing on high-risk and underserved areas. Protect heritage trees, expand canopy coverage, and partner with King County’s heat mapping to guide resilience planning","Monitoring provides valuable data to inform future tree planting and maintenance strategies, while protecting historical trees preserves community character, cultural heritage, and environmental benefits.","Community well-being","R1, R2, R3","Parks","Health & Well-being, Ecosystems","improves air quality, sequesters carbon, promotes equity and justice, provides ecosystem services"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy EQ-9.3",2,3,"CE2.3","Advance environmental justice and community well-being by prioritizing equitable climate policies, inclusive decision-making, and access to healthy, resilient environments for all residents.","Support nonprofit organizations that provide education and engagement in forest conservation strategies while also prioritizing the protection of natural areas and ecosystems, with a focus on safeguarding local waterways and local salmon species.","Partner with organizations such as the Conservation District to enhance the protection and restoration of natural areas and open spaces, recognizing that many parks and open spaces are outside of city ownership and management. Collaborative efforts will help expand the city's reach and reflect community values around nature and open space preservation.","Crosscutting","R1, R3, R2","N/A","Cultural Resources & Practices, Ecosystems","improves salmon recovery, promotes equity and justice, builds community knowledge, provides ecosystem services"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy EQ-9.1",2,4,{"$f":"\"CE\"&B12 & \".\" & C12","v":"CE2.4"},"Advance environmental justice and community well-being by prioritizing equitable climate policies, inclusive decision-making, and access to healthy, resilient environments for all residents.","Provide all residents, especially vulnerable populations, an  opportunity to learn about climate impacts, influence policy decisions, and co-develop equitable emissions reduction and climate adaptation strategies that reflect community needs and priorities.","Providing equitable opportunities for education, participation, and co-development of solutions builds trust, addresses historical disparities, and leads to more effective and inclusive climate strategies that reflect the priorities and needs of the entire Lake Forest Park community.","Crosscutting","R1, R3","N/A","Cultural Resources & Practices, Ecosystems","builds community knowledge, promotes equity and justice, reduces emissions"]
["New; CMM Goal ID# Y; Vulnerability Assessment, Community Survey",3,1,"CE3.1","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Integrate water conservation and protection strategies into City planning to address drought, extreme heat, and other climate-related risks impacting water resources in Lake Forest Park.","Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of drought and extreme heat, putting added stress on Lake Forest Park’s water resources. Integrating conservation and protection strategies into City planning will help safeguard water supply, maintain ecosystem health, and ensure long-term resilience.","Variable precipitation (drought), Extreme heat","R3","Wells, sewer lines, pumphouses, parks, streams","Water Resources","improves salmon recovery, provides ecosystem services, improves health and wellbeing"]
["New; Commerce MM Policy N06, Community Survey",3,2,"CE3.2","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Coordinate with water providers in Lake Forest Park and explore collaboration with the Saving Water Partnership to provide financial incentives such as rebates or tax credits for residents and businesses to install water-saving technologies and systems, including cisterns, drip irrigation, leak detection kits, and smart irrigation controllers.","Water conservation supports long-term supply and reduces pressure on local infrastructure. In Lake Forest Park, many homes have irrigated landscapes, and water use peaks in spring and summer when demand is high and supply is limited. Incentives can help residents adopt efficient technologies to manage seasonal demand and build drought resilience.","Variable precipitation (drought)","R1, R3","Low-income housing, Town Center","Water Resources","provides cost savings"]
["Policy Memo; New: LFP Comp  Plan Policy U 4.3",3,3,"CE3.3","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Promote drought resilience and water efficiency in urban planning through compact development, minimized impervious surfaces, and the use of water-saving design strategies to reduce runoff and promote efficient land use.","Conserve water resources, improve groundwater recharge, and mitigate the impacts of drought by reducing runoff and promoting efficient land use when developing new projects, and incorporate these strategies when updating older infrastructure.","Variable precipitation (drought), Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R1, R3","Critical facilities, low-income housing, Town Center, major arterials","Water Resources , Zoning & Development","provides cost savings, protects water quality"]
["Commerce MM Y.03, City staff recommendation",3,4,{"$f":"\"CE\"&B16 & \".\" & C16","v":"CE3.4"},"Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Encourage the use of green infrastructure and low-impact development techniques  to manage stormwater runoff and flooding amid increasing storm intensities.","Rain gardens, natural yard care techniques, and other low-impact development tools are all well suited to individual residential properties - and most of Lake Forest Park is low-density residential housing. ","Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R2, R1","Low-income housing","Water Resources","provides ecosystem services, protects water quality"]
["Policy Memo; New: CMM L.05",3,5,{"$f":"\"CE\"&B17 & \".\" & C17","v":"CE3.5"},"Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Collaborate with local partners to restore floodplains and improve stream and river connectivity as a strategy to reduce flood risk","Restoring floodplains and reconnecting rivers enhances ecological resilience, reduces flood risks, and improves water quality.","Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R2, R1","Parks, streams, urban paths","Water Resources, Ecosystems","provides ecosystem services, improves salmon recovery, promotes economic development, protects water quality"]
["Policy Memo; New: CMM Policy  S.01",3,6,"CE3.6","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Integrate flood resilience into the planning, investment, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure—including roads, sidewalks, trails, parks, and transit—and water infrastructure in Lake Forest Park to reduce future flood risk and ensure these assets remain safe, accessible, and functional during and after flood events.","Integrating flood-resilient infrastructure such as improved drainage, raised roadways, and flood-tolerant materials can enhance mobility during heavy rain events. Ensuring that sidewalks and transit stops remain accessible in wet conditions will also support pedestrian safety and public transportation use.","Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R1, R3","Parks, urban paths","Water Resources, Transportation, Ecosystems","promotes economic development, protects water quality"]
["Policy Memo; New: LFP Comp Plan Goal U-4",3,7,"CE3.7","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Collaborate with water providers to plan and implement resilience measures for critical water infrastructure such as wells and reservoirs   in flood-prone areas to reduce vulnerability to flooding and other climate-related hazards.    ","Storm-related flooding, erosion, and landslides can impact Lake Forest Park’s stormwater and sewer systems, as well as power lines and communication infrastructure. Policies that require utility providers to elevate or reinforce infrastructure in flood-prone areas can help maintain essential services during and after major storm events.","Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R1, R2, R3","Wells, sewer lines, pumphouse ","Water Resources","provides cost savings, enhances resilience, protects water quality"]
["Policy Memo; New; Commerce Requirements ",3,8,"CE3.8","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Partner with local agencies, water providers, and community organizations to apply sediment control practices, enhance watershed stability, and support water quality and storage. ","Reducing sediment helps protect Lake Forest Park’s drinking water, improve stormwater management, and support watershed health. Local partnerships strengthen climate resilience and safeguard community resources.","Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R2, R1","Streams","Ecosystems, Water Resources","provides ecosystem services, provides cost savings, protects water quality"]
["Policy Memo; New; Commerce Requirements ",3,9,"CE3.9","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Coordinate with land managers and community partners to implement erosion and landslide control techniques—including mulching, native grass seeding, and silt fencing—to stabilize soils and safeguard local waterways.","Reducing sediment in stormwater (e.g., rivers) helps protect drinking water quality and makes ecosystems more resilient to wildfire smoke impacts.","Wildfire & wildfire smoke, Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)","R2","Streams","Ecosystems, Water Resources, Zoning & Development, Cultural Resources & Practices","promotes equity and justice, protects water quality"]
["Community engagement",3,10,{"$f":"\"CE\"&B22 & \".\" & C22","v":"CE3.10"},"Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.","Support inclusive public education and outreach programs on flood risk and water conservation, prioritizing support for communities in flood-prone areas.  ","Proactive communication to the community about flood risks can help them prepare for them. Education about water conservation enables the community to participate in it. ","Variable precipitation (drought), Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides), Community well-being","R1, R3","Streams, low-income housing","Water Resources, Ecosystems, Emergency Management","promotes equity and justice, builds community knowledge, improves health and wellbeing"]
["Policy Memo; NEW;  CMM Goal ID #5 ",4,4,"CE4.4","Strengthen emergency response systems to climate hazards by improving coordination, infrastructure, and community preparedness. ","Coordinate with local agencies (example, King County Emergency Management, Public Health – Seattle & King County, first responder agencies, and community-based organizations) to identify risk areas, develop targeted response plans, and ensure equitable access to education, outreach, resources, and recovery assistance. Prioritize clear, proactive communication and access to information before emergencies occur.","Have inclusive education programs that better help prepare people for climate hazards,  can include something about broad education, as well as target education to vulnerable populations","Community well-being","R1, R3","Critical facilities, low-income housing  ","Emergency Management","improves health and wellbeing, builds community knowledge"]
["Policy Memo; New: Tree Conversation Meeting ",4,1,"CE4.1","Strengthen emergency response systems to climate hazards by improving coordination, infrastructure, and community preparedness. ","Develop a comprehensive waste management plan to address debris removal and waste disposal in post-emergency scenarios, in partnership with local waste services, emergency management agencies, and regional partners. Ensure alignment with the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).","Effective debris and waste management is critical to restoring public safety, health, and infrastructure after emergencies. Coordinating with waste service providers and emergency partners ensures timely, efficient removal and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, reduces environmental and public health risks, and supports faster community recovery.","Crosscutting","R2, R1","Critical facilities, parks, low-income housing","Waste Management, Emergency Management","improves health and wellbeing, promotes economic development"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy EQ-9.5, Climate Action Plan",4,2,"CE4.2","Strengthen emergency response systems to climate hazards by improving coordination, infrastructure, and community preparedness. ","Encourage on-site energy storage and backup systems for neighborhoods, businesses, and municipal buildings, while ensuring that resilience strategies provide equitable access for low-income households, seniors, and others at higher risk during power outages.","On-site energy storage and backup systems improve energy reliability during outages, support emergency preparedness, and help reduce strain on the grid during peak demand or disasters.","Community well-being","R3","Critical facilities, low-income housing, Town Center ","Emergency Management, Buildings & Energy","promotes equity and justice, improves health and wellbeing, reduces emissions"]
["Policy Memo; New; CMM Policy T:05 ",4,3,"CE4.3","Strengthen emergency response systems to climate hazards by improving coordination, infrastructure, and community preparedness. ","Collaborate with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) and other regional partners to enhance real-time air quality monitoring and community guidance to protect public health during smoke events, building on existing communication systems and expanding outreach efforts to reach more residents, especially vulnerable populations.","Lake Forest Park lacks general smoke policies, so this policy complements other smoke-related policies and ensures that alert systems are developed to notify residents as quickly as possible. Smoke patterns can change rapidly and originate from distant sources","Community well-being, Wildfire & wildfire smoke","R1, R3","Low-income housing","Health & Wellbeing , Emergency Management","improves health and wellbeing, builds community knowledge"]

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["Source (Note the source of the policy. If you use a goal or policy from Commerce's Menu of Measures, note the measure number here. If it is a New policy, note that here.)","New Goal #","New Policy #","New ID","Goal (Note your goals in this column.)\nNew text and removed text",null,null,"Minimum Requirements (Note the Minimum Requirement(s) that the measure addresses [select all that apply]. )  OPTIONS:  Requirement 1: Result in reductions in overall greenhouse gas emissions generated by transportation and land use within the jurisdiction but without increasing emissions elsewhere in Washington;\n  Requirement 2: Result in reductions in per capita vehicle miles traveled within the jurisdiction but without increasing greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere in Washington; and,\n  Requirement 3: Prioritize reductions that benefit overburdened communities in order to maximize the co-benefits of reduced air pollution and environmental justice.\n\n","Sector (Note the sector(s) that the measure addresses [select all that apply].) OPTIONS: Buildings & Energy, Cultural Resources & Practices; Economic Development;  Emergency Management; Health & Well-being; Ecosystems; Transportation; Agriculture & Food Systems; Waste Management; Water Resources; Zoning & Development","Co-benefits  (Note the measure's co-benefits [select all that apply].) OPTIONS: reduces emissions; sequesters carbon; enhances resilience; improves salmon recovery; promotes economic development; promotes equity and justice; provides cost savings; provides ecosystem services; protects tribal treaty rights; improves health and wellbeing; improves air quality; builds community knowledge; supports housing supply and diversity"]
["Source","Goal #","Policy #","ID","Goal","Policy","Rationale","Minimum Requirements","Sector","Co-benefits"]
[" Current LFP Comp Plan Policy CF-4.11; Commerce MM E.07; Climate Action Plan",5,1,{"$f":"\"CE\"&B4 & \".\" & C4","v":"CE5.1"},"Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy-efficient building design and retrofits.","Encourage adoption of standards for sustainability, environmental design, and energy conservation in public buildings. ","The City could provide structural and financial incentives (e.g., density bonuses and tax credits) to developers to certify projects under a third-party standard (e.g., the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification standard).","R1, R3","Buildings & Energy, Zoning & Development","improves air quality, promotes economic development, enhances resilience, provides cost savings"]
[" Current LFP Comp Plan Policy  CF-4.4; Commerce MM E.06",5,2,"CE5.2","Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy-efficient building design and retrofits.","Implement renewable energy sources and reduce energy use, refrigerant emissions, and potable water consumption in City buildings and operations. ","Electricity and electric heat pumps in public facilities can reduce GHG emissions and help newer technologies become visible for the community. ","R1","Buildings & Energy","enhances resilience, provides cost savings"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy  EQ-5.4",5,3,"CE5.3","Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy-efficient building design and retrofits.","Participate in regional efforts to create a state-wide clean energy policy and use the legislative agenda to advocate for clean energy projects in Washington.","Collaborate with K4C on this work, which could have impacts that are broader than city limits. ","R1","Buildings & Energy","improves air quality, promotes economic development"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy  EQ-5.5",5,4,"CE5.4","Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy-efficient building design and retrofits.","Work with regional partners and stakeholders to seek and support funding for programs that focus on energy efficiency, clean energy technology, building electrification updates, weatherization, and community solar—emphasizing support for rentals, lower-income households that are currently energy burdened.","Collaborate with City Light to educate residents and provide resources, including rebates, to support the transition to more energy-efficient fuels. This will help lower emissions at the residential level. ","R1, R3","Buildings & Energy, Zoning & Development","reduces emissions, improves health and wellbeing, promotes equity and justice, supports housing supply and diversity"]
["New; Climate Action Plan",5,5,"CE5.5","Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy-efficient building design and retrofits.","Build on existing utility-provided energy efficiency and building electrification programs and initiatives through expanding outreach and education programs. Educate residents about incentives for emerging clean energy technology, such as tax exemptions for solar installations. Increase resident awareness of existing technology such as solar arrays, heat pumps, and other energy efficient home heating/cooling and water heating systems.  ","Build on Seattle City Light's work. https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/residential-services/home-energy-solutions. \n\nPolicy edits indicate opportunities to build on existing work and ways to maximize relevance to GHG emissions reduction. ","R1","Buildings & Energy, Zoning & Development","reduces emissions, provides cost savings, improves air quality, promotes economic development, promotes equity and justice"]
["New",5,6,"CE5.6","Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy-efficient building design and retrofits.","Support permitting and approval processes for energy efficiency upgrades, building electrification retrofits, and clean energy projects, with the goal of reducing GHG emissions from buildings while maintaining grid affordability, capacity and reliability.","Residential and commercial buildings use large amounts of electricity. Jurisdictions can amend building and land use codes to streamline upgrades and retrofits that utilize zero-emission GHG features, reducing GHG emissions and mitigating climate change.","R1, R3","Buildings & Energy","provides cost savings, promotes economic development"]
["New; Commerce MM I.16, Climate Action Plan",6,1,"CE6.1","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Prioritize, develop, and maintain mobility hubs in the Town Center and other transportation-efficient locations, especially near overburdened communities that lack sustainable transportation options. ","The development of mobility hubs may be an incremental upgrade of sites as opportunities arise such as: new or refurbishment of middle and multifamily housing plus commercial development; upgrade of rail, trolley, bus or rapid-bus route stops; utility service work; introduction of electric vehicle infrastructure.\n\nAn area that LFP stakeholders suggested to consider for this policy is on the west side of the city south of Ballinger Way.","R1, R2, R3","Transportation","promotes economic development, improves air quality, promotes equity and justice"]
["Comp Plan Policy T-1.7, VMT Study, Climate Action Plan",6,2,"CE6.2","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Support expansion of bicycle rack and locker capacity at appropriate transit stops, mobility hubs, and park & rides in a manner that meets Community Protection through Environmental Design guidelines.","This is an enabling policy that should reduce future VMT.","R2, R1","Transportation","improves air quality, improves health and wellbeing"]
["Comp Plan Policy T-2.7, VMT Study",6,3,"CE6.3","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Support collaboration among neighboring cities to promote streamlined and connected alternative transit options, including a shared-use electric bicycle or scooter program that provide micromobility options  between cities.   ","This is an enabling policy that should reduce future VMT.","R2, R1","Transportation","improves air quality, improves health and wellbeing"]
["Comp Plan Policy T-3.5, VMT Study",6,6,"CE6.6","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Create and support outreach and education initiatives and materials that inform the community about transit travel options, in partnership with community groups.","This is an enabling policy that should reduce future VMT.","R2, R3, R1","Transportation","builds community knowledge, provides cost savings, improves health and wellbeing, promotes equity and justice"]
[" Comp Plan Policy T-2.8, VMT Study, Climate Action Plan",6,5,"CE6.5","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Expand Lake Forest Park's \"Safe Routes to School Program\" participation, including an education and encouragement component, and continue to apply for local, state, and federal grants to enhance safe routes to schools.","This is an enabling policy that should reduce future VMT.","R1, R2","Transportation","enhances resilience, improves health and wellbeing, promotes equity and justice"]
["Comp Plan Policy T1.1, Commerce MM H.03, VMT Study",6,4,"CE6.4","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Develop a connected and complete multimodal network that prioritizes access to key destinations throughout Lake Forest Park—including transit stations, parks, trails, and the Town Center—and that provides safe access for all ages and abilities. Implement the Safe Streets and Town Center Connections Plans to ensure safe, efficient, and direct pedestrian and bicycle access to major community hubs and transit services. ","Develop mode-specific plans, such as bicycle and pedestrian plans, adopt complete streets policies and ordinances, and a multimodal transportation concurrency program.\n\nThe policy edit responds to feedback that there may be locations outside of the Town Center that are worth considering. ","R1, R3, R2","Transportation, Zoning & Development, Economic Development","enhances resilience, improves health and wellbeing, improves air quality, promotes equity and justice"]
["CPAT, VMT Study",6,7,"CE6.7","Promote and enhance alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. ","Explore parking pricing for on-street  and publicly owned off-street parking based on demand, time of day, and location.","This policy complements the enabling policies above to decrease vehicle use and encourage residents to use modes other than single-occupancy driving. ","R1, R2","Transportation, Zoning & Development, Economic Development","improves air quality"]
["New; Commerce MM Goal AD; Climate Action Plan",7,1,"CE7.1","Facilitate a transition  to electric vehicles by expanding charging and education. ","Align with existing building codes and regulations to draft an electric vehicle (EV) charging plan and support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the community, including municipal buildings, multifamily and affordable housing developments, major commercial areas, parking garages, parks, and other community-serving locations to advance transportation decarbonization.","The policy audit revealed a lack of policies addressing EVs and EV charging. Strengthening this policy is crucial given the growing state and countywide support for EV transition and infrastructure.","R1, R3","Transportation, Zoning & Development, Buildings & Energy","improves air quality, supports housing supply and diversity, promotes equity and justice"]
["New; Commerce MM Goal H, Climate Action Plan",7,2,"CE7.2","Facilitate a transition   to electric vehicles by expanding charging and education. ","Determine funding sources and establish clear priorities and prioritization criteria to support a phased transition of the City fleet to electric vehicles starting with high-use, high-emissions, and cost-inefficient vehicles.","Added as a complement to communitywide infrastructure. Convert public fleets to zero-emission vehicles by a target date and develop supporting infrastructure and programs (e.g., charging stations and dedicated lanes for electric cars and buses).","R1","Transportation","improves air quality"]
["New; GHG inventory",7,3,"CE7.3","Facilitate a transition   to electric vehicles by expanding charging and education. ","Promote the use of electric off-road equipment in City operations and among community members by providing educational resources, guiding access to available funding or rebate programs, and incorporating electric equipment options into City operations where feasible. ","Off-road equipment, such as construction and landscaping equipment, will become a larger proportion of GHG emissions as other sources are reduced. Early action to support a transition to electric equipment will have larger effects in the next decades. ","R1","Transportation","improves air quality, promotes equity and justice"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy LU-11.1; Commerce MM C.06",8,1,"CE8.1","Promote development that advances climate planning, resilience, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.","Foster transit-oriented development by increasing density in areas that are well-served by transit and prioritize infill development through the zoning and permitting process.","Incentivize infill by reducing impact fees and permitting fees, as well as by amending SEPA exemptions to allowed residential infill development projects outright. Consider integrating into transportation or urban village planning. Also, make any necessary code changes (zoning, design standards, parking, etc.) and develop incentives.","R1, R2","Buildings & Energy, Zoning & Development, Transportation","supports housing supply and diversity, enhances resilience, improves health and wellbeing, improves air quality, promotes equity and justice"]
["New; Commerce MM V.11, VMT Study",8,2,"CE8.2","Promote development that advances climate planning, resilience, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.","Implement complementary, mixed land use zoning in low-density residential neighborhoods to promote cycling and walking and to reduce driving.","Creating walkable, accessible communities with mixed-use developments can reduce VMTs and subsequent GHG emissions from vehicles. The majority of Washington cities are zoned single-family and do not allow for commercial uses adjacent or integrated within the residential area. Amending comprehensive plans and land use regulations to require mixed-use developments can facilitate GHG reductions.","R1, R2","Buildings & Energy, Transportation, Zoning & Development","supports housing supply and diversity, enhances resilience, improves health and wellbeing, improves air quality"]
["New; Commerce MM AC.01 and C.05; VMT Study",8,3,"CE8.3","Promote development that advances climate planning, resilience, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.","Reduce parking minimums near transit-oriented development to encourage sustainable transportation choices, reduce development costs, and improve housing affordability.","This policy, which could be implemented in a development code, could help reduce impervious surfaces that exacerbate stormwater runoff and the urban heat island effect. This policy also could encourage active-transportation (walking, biking, riding transit) alternatives to driving automobiles; this reduces emissions, improves community health, and supports other co-benefits.","R1, R2","Transportation, Zoning & Development","provides cost savings, improves air quality, improves health and wellbeing, provides ecosystem services, promotes equity and justice"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy LU-11.3",8,4,"CE8.4","Promote development that advances climate planning, resilience, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.","Incentivize developments that use clean energy    or reduced energy consumption, including affordable housing and rental units.  ","Residential and commercial buildings use large amounts of electricity. Jurisdictions can create incentives for new residential and commercial buildings to utilize zero-emission GHG features, reducing GHG emissions and mitigating climate change.","R1, R3","Zoning & Development, Buildings & Energy","improves air quality, supports housing supply and diversity"]
["New; Commerce MM X.04",9,1,"CE9.1","Reduce waste generation and increase recycling and composting.","Set and achieve specific goals around waste generation and periodically measure waste via waste characterization studies, in partnership with the City's waste collection service provider. ","Provides a structured approach to tracking and reducing waste, ensuring measurable sustainability goals are met. ","R1","Waste Management","improves air quality"]
["New; Commerce MM Goal D  ",9,2,"CE9.2","Reduce waste generation and increase recycling and composting.","Focus on reducing generation and disposal of high-emissions materials, such as organic waste, via outreach and support for composting at homes and businesses. Consider creating a food rescue and/or food waste prevention technical assistance program to support the state’s goal of 50% food waste reduction by 2030. ","Prioritizing organic waste and paper helps reduce methane emissions and the city’s overall environmental impact. Prioritizing organic waste and paper helps reduce methane emissions and the city’s overall environmental impact. BUT there is already an education and food waste policy in the EQ chapter of the Comp Plan. ","R1","Waste Management","builds community knowledge, improves air quality, improves health and wellbeing, enhances resilience, promotes equity and justice"]
["New, Commerce MM Goal D, Climate Action Plan ",9,4,"CE9.4","Reduce waste generation and increase recycling and composting.","Support equitable outreach and engagement around waste reduction (including reuse and repair), recycling, and composting in partnership with the City's waste collection service provider. ","Engaging all community members ensures more inclusive and effective waste reduction efforts.","R3, R1","Waste Management","builds community knowledge, enhances resilience, promotes equity and justice"]
["Current LFP Comp Plan Policy  EQ-5.6, Climate Action Plan",9,3,"CE9.3","Reduce waste generation and increase recycling and composting.","Facilitate the City’s 70% recycling rate goal (as adopted by King County) and expand current recycling efforts, such as the battery recycling program at City Hall.","Recycling, particularly food, paper, textile, and metal waste, will reduce GHG emissions. ","R1","Waste Management","enhances resilience, builds community knowledge"]
["Commerce MM D.02",9,5,"CE9.5","Reduce waste generation and increase recycling and composting.","Incentivize reuse and recycling of construction and demolition waste.","Reusing and recycling existing construction and demolition debris avoids carbon emissions associated with depositing construction waste in landfills. Jurisdictions can incentivize recycling of demolition debris by waiving or reducing fees associated with recycling.","R1","Waste Management, Zoning & Development","builds community knowledge, promotes economic development"]

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["CE Policy  ID","Policy/ Goal ","Equity Score ","Rationale ","Equity Consideration ","Proposed Revisions"]
["Goal 1","Goal: Enhance community resilience to wildfire smoke and extreme heat by strengthening infrastructure, community systems, and natural areas to reduce impacts on residents, workers, and critical services. ",null,"Goal promotes overall wildfire resilience, which can benefit vulnerable populations does not explicitly center equity "]
["CE1.1 ","Develop cooling infrastructure such as trees, permeable pavement, and other heat-resistant features near high-traffic transportation areas with elevated temperatures, prioritizing the Town Center. ",3,"Improves public space conditions and high traffic areas are likely to improve conditions for some overburdened communities. Lacks direct equity language."]
["CE1.2 ","Strengthen Lake Forest Park’s critical areas and wildlife habitats by prioritizing natural cooling strategies such as planting shade-providing trees, expanding native vegetation, preserving and restoring wetlands and riparian buffers along creeks, ensuring shaded water sources, and creating connected habitat corridors to support salmon passage and ecological resilience. ",3,"Focuses on ecological and infrastructure resilience, not people-centered or equity-centered outcomes."]
["CE1.3 ","Partner with local community groups, schools, businesses, and government agencies to expand access to cooling and clean air resources during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events—especially for low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, and those with respiratory conditions.  ",5,"Explicitly targets communities with historic and ongoing vulnerabilities and focuses on inclusive partnerships and expands access to critical resources."]
["CE1.4 ","Develop public education campaigns in partnership with local health jurisdictions to raise awareness of heat risks, and connect residents with available resources during heat waves, ensuring widespread distribution through multiple channels such as online, community centers, local events, and multilingual outreach. ",4,"Strong equity lens via multilingual and multi-channel outreach. Doesn't address digital or access inequities or named specific at-risk communities related to wildfire or smoke impacts","Partnerships with CBOs could strengthen equity lens."]
["Goal  2","Advance environmental justice and community well-being by prioritizing equitable climate policies, inclusive decision-making, and access to healthy, resilient environments for all residents.",null,"Explicit focus on equity, environmental justice, and inclusive governance."]
["CE2.1 ","Ensure that socially and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods are not left out of the benefits of climate investments such as increased tree canopy and green infrastructure, which help mitigate environmental stresses and improve quality of life.",5,"Policy directly names equity priority populations and targets access to environmental and infrastructure benefits for underserved areas"]
["CE2.2 ","Support nonprofit organizations that provide education and engagement in forest conservation strategies, while also prioritizing the protection of natural areas and ecosystems, with a focus on safeguarding local waterways and local salmon species.",3,"This policy has a strong focus on education and ecosystems, but the equity focus is indirect.","nonprofit partnerships could include organizations that serve or are led by communities historically excluded from environmental decision-making (e.g., BIPOC, low-income, or youth-led groups)."]
["CE2.3 ","Support equitable monitoring of urban forestry’s climate impacts, focusing on high-risk and underserved areas. Protect heritage trees, expand canopy coverage, and partner with King County’s heat mapping to guide resilience planning.",5,"Names underserved and high-risk areas and addresses extreme heat and historic tree loss in these areas"]
["CE2.4 ","Promote economic development by establishing green jobs, supporting workforce development, providing green tax credits for businesses, and encouraging green certifications through trade and education.",3,"Promotes opportunity, but lacks targeting for equity populations or inclusive workforce access.","Make sure small businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color, can access green tax credits and certification opportunities."]
["C2.5 ","Ensure environmental justice by providing all residents especially vulnerable populations an equitable opportunity to learn about climate impacts, influence policy decisions, and co-develop equitable mitigation and recovery strategies that reflect community needs and priorities. ",5,"Centers the needs and voices of marginalized communities and the impact of climate change on these communities\n"]
["Goal 3","Preserve and protect Lake Forest Park water resources by advancing drought and flood resilience.",null,"No direct reference to equity or priority populations, but creates conditions for long-term community resilience."]
["CE3.1 ","Integrate water conservation and protection strategies into City planning to address drought, extreme heat, and other climate-related risks impacting water resources in Lake Forest Park. ",3,"Does not specify who benefits, how the policy prioritizes support for vulnerable or historically underserved populations, or acknowledge that these groups are often most at risk from the impacts of heat and drought."]
["CE3.2 ","Coordinate with the Lake Forest Park Water District and explore collaboration with the Saving Water Partnership to provide financial incentives such as rebates or tax credits for residents and businesses to install water-saving technologies and systems, including cisterns, drip irrigation, leak detection kits, and smart irrigation controllers. ",4,"Rebates can help lower-income homeowners reduce utility costs by making water-saving upgrades more affordable. However, this approach does not account for renters, who often lack the authority to make these improvements and may miss out on the associated financial and environmental benefits.","Encourage property owners to install technologies into renter-occupied units as well. "]
["CE3.3 ","Promote drought resilience and water efficiency in urban planning through compact development, minimized impervious surfaces, and the use of water-saving design strategies. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly ","Could be improved by referencing affordability, housing access, or co-benefits for historically excluded neighborhoods."]
["CE3.4 ","Collaborate with local partners to restore floodplains and improve stream and river connectivity as a strategy to reduce flood risk. ",3,"No indication of targeting flood-prone or socially vulnerable areas","Target flood-prone or vulnerable/overburdened areas. "]
["CE3.5 ","Integrate flood resilience into the planning and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, trails, parks, and transit infrastructure in Lake Forest Park to reduce future flood risk and ensure these public assets remain safe, accessible, and functional during and after flood events. ",4,"The policy emphasizes ensuring that roads, sidewalks, and transit remain usable and accessible for all Lake Forest Park residents, but it does not explicitly identify or prioritize specific equity populations.","Target flood-prone or vulnerable/overburdened areas. "]
["CE3.6 ","Collaborate with multiple Water Districts and Sewer Districts to plan and implement resilience measures for critical water infrastructure—such as wells, reservoirs, treatment facilities, and sewer systems—in flood-prone areas to reduce vulnerability to flooding and other climate-related hazards. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE3.7 ","Partner with local agencies and community organizations to apply sediment reduction techniques that minimize fire hazards, to enhance watershed stability, and to support water quality and storage. Consider priority watersheds such as the Tolt and Cedar Rivers. ",3,"The policy is grounded in ecosystem and fire resilience, which can benefit community well-being, but it lacks a clear focus on equity or prioritization of vulnerable populations."]
["CE3.8 ","Coordinate with land managers and community partners to implement erosion and landslide control techniques, to stabilize soils and safeguard local waterways following fire and flooding events. ",3,"Policy doesn’t call out equity or vulnerable groups, but does protect land and water quality for residents "]
["Goal 4 ","Strengthen emergency response systems to climate hazards by improving coordination, infrastructure, and community preparedness. ",null,"Goal emphasizes community preparedness protection and coordination."]
["CE4.1 ","Coordinate with local agencies (e.g., King County Emergency Management, Public Health – Seattle & King County, first responder agencies, and community-based organizations) to identify risk areas, develop targeted response plans, and ensure equitable access to resources, communication, and recovery assistance. ",5,"Strong emphasis on equity in access and collaboration with community-based organizations"]
["CE4.2 ","Develop a comprehensive waste management plan to address debris removal and waste disposal in post-emergency scenarios, in partnership with local waste service, emergency management agencies, and regional partners. ",4,"Doesn’t address equity directly in the policy language, but it would support recovery in communities where hazards occur. "]
["CE4.3 ","Encourage on-site energy storage and back-up systems in homes and local Lake Forest Park businesses. ",2,"Policy does not include any provisions to support affordability or access for vulnerable or historically excluded populations","This policy may unintentionally increase economic burdens for residents or small businesses who cannot afford installation, maintenance, or higher utility costs associated with energy storage systems.","Encourage on-site energy storage and backup systems in residential homes, local Lake Forest Park businesses, and municipal buildings ensuring that resilience strategies provide equitable access for low-income households, seniors, and others at higher risk during power outages."]
["CE4.4 ","Collaborate with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) and other regional partners to enhance real-time air quality monitoring and community guidance to protect public health during smoke events, building on existing communication systems and expanding outreach efforts to reach more residents, especially vulnerable populations. ",5,"Explicitly names vulnerable populations and incorporates a strong public health framing with an access-oriented communication strategy."]
["Goal 5","Reduce emissions from buildings by supporting low-carbon building energy sources and energy efficient building design and retrofits. ",null,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE5.1 ","Encourage adoption of a standard for sustainability, environmental design, and energy conservation in public buildings. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE5.2 ","Implement renewable energy sources, and reduce energy use and potable water consumption by City buildings and operations. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE5.3 ","Participate in regional efforts to create a state-wide clean energy policy and advocate for clean energy projects in Washington. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE5.4 ","Work with regional partners and stakeholders to seek and support funding for programs that focus on energy efficiency, community solar, and emerging clean energy technology with an emphasis on rentals, lower income households that are energy burdened, and/or communities more vulnerable to heat/smoke.  ",5,"This policy demonstrates a strong and direct equity lens by emphasizing renters, lower-income households, and communities at risk from heat and smoke, while also including funding access—an essential component for reducing disparities in clean energy adoption"]
["CE5.5 ","Build on existing utility-provided energy efficiency and building electrification programs and initiatives through expanding outreach and education programs. Educate residents about incentives for emerging clean energy technology, such as tax exemptions for solar installations, and increase resident awareness of existing solar arrays and water heating systems in the city. ",4,"Improves equitable access to information and resources"]
["CE5.6 ","Support permitting and approval processes for energy efficiency upgrades, building electrification retrofits, and clean energy projects, with the goal of reducing GHG emissions from buildings while maintaining grid capacity and reliability. ",2,"Streamlining permitting may benefit those already able to invest in upgrades, leaving behind communities facing cost barriers.","Pair streamlined permitting with financial assistance, technical support, or targeted outreach to ensure low-income households, renters, and small landlords can access and benefit from energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy projects, rather than being left behind due to cost and capacity barriers."]
["Goal 6","Reduce driving and enhance alternate transportation options. "]
["CE6.1 ","Collaborate with King County Metro on providing creative mobility options, such as Metro Flex or vanpool services, to support more accessible and reliable transit, prioritizing services to areas with underserved populations, particularly seniors, people with disabilities, and households with low incomes. ",5,"Prioritizing transit access for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households directly addresses mobility inequities and improves transportation reliability for underserved populations."]
["CE6.2 ","Prioritize, develop, and maintain mobility hubs in the Town Center and other transportation-efficient locations, especially near overburdened communities that lack sustainable transportation options. ",5,"Locating mobility hubs in areas with limited access to sustainable transportation improves first-last mile connections and helps reduce travel barriers for overburdened residents."]
["CE6.3 ","Expand bicycle rack and locker capacity at appropriate transit stops, mobility hubs, and park & rides in a manner that meets Community Protection through Environmental Design guidelines. ",3,"Supports safer biking but lacks an equity frame or priority for communities with limited access to micromobility.","Give priority to neighborhoods with limited access to micromobility infrastructure, lower rates of vehicle ownership, or higher concentrations of historically underserved populations."]
["CE6.4 ","Collaborate with the cities of Shoreline and Kenmore to provide a streamlined, connected shared-use electric bicycle or scooter program that provides micromobility options across the neighboring cities. ",3,"Regional collaboration on e-bike and scooter programs increases low-emissions mobility options, but equity outcomes depend on affordability, digital access, and physical accessibility.","shared micromobility often excludes those without smartphones, credit cards, or physical ability and can be costly"]
["CE6.5 ","Create and implement outreach and education initiatives and materials that inform the community about transit travel options. ",4,"Focuses on information access, which supports equity.","Would be stronger if it included multilingual materials, outreach to youth/seniors, or other tailored strategies."]
["CE6.6 ","Expand Lake Forest Park's \"Safe Routes to School Program\" participation, including an education and encouragement component, and continue to apply for local, state, and federal grants to enhance safe routes to schools. ",4,"Enhancing Safe Routes to School improves safety and independence for children, supports active transportation habits, and reduces household transportation burdens—particularly for families with limited vehicle access."]
["CE6.7 ","Develop a connected and complete multimodal network that prioritizes access to key destinations through Lake Forest Park - including the Town Center, transit stations, parks, and trails- that provides safe access for all ages and abilities. Implement the Safe Streets and Town Center Connections Plans to ensure safe, efficient, and direct pedestrian and bicycle access to the Town Center and transit stations. ",5,"Policy prioritizes safe travel across multiple modes and destinations to support people of all ages, abilities, and income levels."]
["Goal 7 ","Facilitate a transition to electric vehicles by expanding charging and education.",null,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE7.1 ","Align with existing building codes and regulations to draft an EV charging plan and support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the community, including municipal buildings, multifamily developments, major commercial areas, and parking garages, to advance the decarbonization of the transportation sector developments. ",4,"Policy includes multifamily developments and public areas supporting broader access  could score higher if it prioritized charging in low-income or renter-heavy neighborhoods where access to home charging is limited."]
["CE7.2 ","Determine funding and priorities to facilitate a City fleet transition to electric vehicles. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly. ","It is not in the scope of this policy to consider equity."]
["CE7.3 ","Promote the use of electric off-road equipment in City operations and among community members by providing educational resources, guiding access to available funding or rebate programs, and incorporating electric equipment options into City operations where feasible. ",4,"Focus on outreach and financial access, which support equitable adoption of equipment"]
["Goal 8 ","Promote development that advances climate planning, resilience, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. ",null,"Doesn’t address equity directly, or mention affordable housing in goal ","Ensure that the benefits of climate planning, resilience, and emissions reduction are accessible to low-income residents, renters, and communities historically underserved by past land use and infrastructure decisions."]
["CE8.1 ","Foster transit-oriented development by increasing density in areas well-served by transit, and prioritize infill development through the zoning and permitting process. ",4,"Policy encourages compact, transit-accessible development that can reduce car dependence and increase housing supply."]
["CE8.2 ","Implement complementary, mixed land use versus traditional zoning, such as locating businesses, parks, and schools in residential neighborhoods to promote cycling and walking, and reducing driving. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE8.3 ","Reduce parking minimums near transit-oriented development to encourage sustainable transportation choices, reduce development costs, and improve housing affordability. ",4,"Lowering parking requirements can reduce construction costs, support more affordable housing near transit, and make it easier for low-income community members to access services and amenities in the Town Center."]
["CE8.4 ","Support developments that utilize clean energy or reduced energy consumption. ",2,"While this policy encourages environmentally beneficial development, it does not address who benefits or ensure affordable access to clean energy improvements. Without equity safeguards, it could reinforce disparities by enabling only higher-income or market-rate developments to take advantage of these incentives.","Policy should explicitly prioritize clean energy incentives or requirements for affordable housing, multifamily rental units, or developments located in historically underserved neighborhoods, ensuring that energy savings and health benefits are distributed equitably."]
["Goal 9","Reduce waste generation and increase recycling",null,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE9.1 ","Set and achieve specific goals around waste generation and periodically measure waste via waste characterization study, in partnership with the City's waste collection service provider. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]
["CE9.2 ","Focus on reducing generation and disposal of high-emission materials, such as organic waste and paper. Consider food rescue policies. ",4,"Prioritizing food rescue and organic waste reduction addresses emissions and can yield co-benefits for equity, particularly when food recovery programs support food-insecure households."]
["CE9.3 ","Support equitable outreach and engagement around waste reduction, recycling, and composting in partnership with the City's waste collection service provider. ",5,"This policy directly centers equitable engagement, ensuring that education and services are accessible across income levels, languages, and housing types"]
["CE9.4 ","Facilitate the City’s 70 percent recycling rate goal (as adopted by King County) and expand current recycling efforts, such as the battery recycling program at City Hall. ",3,"Doesn’t address equity directly "]

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["Equity","Do the benefits of the action reduce historical or current disparities among vulnerable or overburdened communities?","1: Very Low – The action is likely to increase existing inequities or injustices and worsen social or economic vulnerability for most or all groups.",1]
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[null,"Does the strategy address the needs of vulnerable or overburdened populations?","2: Low – The action is likely to increase inequities or injustices and worsen social or economic vulnerability, particularly for communities that have historically faced systemic disadvantages.",2]
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[null,"Does the measure/strategy reduce vulnerability proportionately for all populations/groups of people? ","3: Moderate / Neutral – The action is unlikely to change current levels of social or economic vulnerability or inequity. It neither improves nor worsens conditions.",3]
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[null,"Is the distribution of benefits across the community equitable, especially for vulnerable and overburdened populations? ","4: High – The action is likely to reduce social or economic vulnerability and address existing inequities or injustices for specific communities.",4]
[null,"Is the distribution of benefits across the community equitable and likely to significantly reduce vulnerability and address existing inequities? ","5: Very High – The action would significantly reduce social and economic vulnerability and advance equity for all communities. ",5]

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[null,"Co-Benefits",null,"Elements",null,"Sectors",null,"Climate Impacts",null,"Policy Development Next Steps"]
[null,"reduces emissions",null,"Climate Element",null,"Buildings & Energy",null,"Variable precipitation (drought)",null,"Amend","Amendment suggestion for an existing policy to align with climate element; "]
[null,"sequesters carbon",null,"Environmental Quality",null,"Cultural Resources & Practices",null,"Variable precipitation (flooding, landslides)",null,"Move to CE","Policy should be used in the CE (comp plan policies indicate that the specific policy should be removed from its current element and put into the CE)"]
[null,"enhances resilience",null,"Capital Facilities ",null,"Economic Development",null,"Extreme heat",null,"Inform CE","Policy is strong and the CE should develop policy that expands or supports this policy/measure"]
[null,"improves salmon recovery",null,"Community Services & Public Safety",null,"Emergency Management",null,"Reduced snowpack",null,"Keep as is","No action, climate policy related, no integration recommended"]
[null,"promotes economic development",null,"Economic Development",null,"Health & Well-being",null,"Sea level rise & storm surges"]
[null,"promotes equity and justice",null,"Transportation",null,"Ecosystems",null,"Wildfire & wildfire smoke"]
[null,"provides cost savings",null,"Parks, Trails and Open Space",null,"Transportation",null,"Community well-being"]
[null,"provides ecosystem services",null,"Utilities",null,"Agriculture & Food Systems",null,"Crosscutting"]
[null,"protects tribal treaty rights",null,"Land Use",null,"Waste Management"]
[null,"improves health and wellbeing",null,"Economic Development",null,"Water Resources"]
[null,"improves air quality",null,"Remove",null,"Zoning & Development"]
[null,"builds community knowledge"]
[null,"improves water quality"]
[null,"supports housing supply and diversity"]
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[null,"New"]
[null,"Yes"]
[null,"No"]