21.190 An Order Endorsing the Climate Resilience and Regeneration PlanCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
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In City Council, February 4, 2021
Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz, Planning and Sustainability, Planning
Board, and Energy and Sustainability Commission
21.190 AN ORDER ENDORSING THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND REGENERATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Northampton Planning Board unanimously adopted the Northampton Climate
Resilience and Regeneration Plan as an element of and an amendment to the
Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with Massachusetts
General Law Chap. 41, Section 81D (1/28/21)
WHEREAS, the Energy and Sustainability Commission unanimously endorsed the Climate
Resilience and Regeneration Plan (12/22/20)
WHEREAS, the plan creates a comprehensive climate action plan framework for Northampton
with a commitment and roadmap to action
WHEREAS, City Council endorsement does not imply agreement with every recommendation
but does imply acceptance of the overall plan and its call to action
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
The City Council hereby endorses the Northampton Climate Resilience and Regeneration Plan:
An element of the Sustainable Northampton Plan, Addressing the climate emergency by
regenerating a healthy community, adapting to and mitigating climate change.