Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

The City of Belmont has a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. We are dedicated to continually considering the impact of today’s actions on future generations.

Below, you'll find plans, projects, and initiatives aligned with our values, as well as tools and resources available to the community.

2025-26 Climate Action Plan Update

Our Climate Action and Adaptation Plan update is underway! Please visit the project web page for updates and ways to get involved.

Community Resources

Weaving Sustainability into City Planning

In addition to our dedicated 2017 Climate Action Plan, the City strives to integrate sustainability into all of our short and long rang planning. To see our latest priorities (updated in Q1 annually), please visit the Citywide Strategic Plan Dashboard. The Belmont General Plan serves as the City's primary guide for development, housing, transportation, environmental quality, public services, and parks and open spaces. In addition, the following planning documents have sustainability implications.

• Belmont Village Specific Plan
• Green Infrastructure Plan
• Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Open Space CEQA Analysis and Treatment Prescription Plan
• Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
• Transportation Demand Management Program
• Twin Pines Park Master Plan
• Twin Pines Park Tree Succession Plan

Projects & Initiatives

Green Power Partner Partnership

• Adoption of a Climate Action Plan (CAP). The 2017 CAP lays out specific targets and actions to decrease municipal emissions and support an economically and environmentally sustainable future. 
• Upgraded to Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100. We have been a member of Peninsula Clean Energy since its inception in 2016 and have upgrade to their ECO100 plan, ensuring all municipal facilities are powered by 100% renewable energy.

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