How Are American Cities Planning for Climate Change? An Evaluation of Climate Action Planning in Chicago, IL and Portland, OR

<p>Contending with a changing climate presents a necessary push for planning. Although climate change is considered a global environmental problem requiring a global commitment and trans-national action, more and more, policymakers are recognizing the vital need for action at the local level. In the US, especially in the absence of national climate legislation, many local governments have begun developing strategic plans, or climate action plans (CAPs), to address adapting to impacts of climate change and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. This thesis involves case studies of Portland, OR and Chicago, IL, cities with recently adopted CAPs and with considerable recognition in the field. The analysis involves an evaluation each city’s CAP and an evaluation of its implementation. The studies help elicit an understanding of the measures cites are employing to mitigate climate change and determine ways the planning profession can better assist communities in climate policy development and its prompt implementation.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.U.R.P.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Planning and Urban Studies

Year

2012

Author dc:creator

• Jones, Nicolette

Contributors dc:contributor

• John Renne
• Marla Nelson
• Linda Stone

• climate change mitigation
• climate action plan
• Chicago Climate Action Plan
• City of Portland and Multnomah County Climate Action Plan
• Urban Studies and Planning

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1592

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-2611