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Highland Park, IL

Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on three climate planning documents from Highland Park, Illinois covering 2019-2027. The city has developed Sustainability Plan Updates and a Climate Hazard Assessment addressing eight focus areas: communications, economic development, energy, leadership, mobility, natural areas, waste management, and water. Key initiatives include transitioning to 100% green power, installing LED streetlights and solar panels, launching curbside composting, expanding bike infrastructure, adding electric vehicles to the city fleet, and implementing a gas leaf blower ban by 2027. The city targets a 45% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero carbon by 2035, while addressing climate hazards including extreme heat, flooding, and intense precipitation events.

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