Despite some heated debate, the Scottsdale City Council approved the sustainability plan that has been in the works for three years during its Dec. 3 meeting.
The plan has been praised by many who say it is a means to keep the city vibrant and growing while protecting the city’s economy. Others have also said the plan can result in residents saving money if they choose to participate in it by doing things like replacing appliances with more environmentally friendly ones.
The plan itself is made up of five goals related to energy, water, waste, air quality and extreme heat. It is then broken down to 15 strategies to address those goals and 93 specific actions to achieve those strategies.
