CR Community Climate Action

In February 2020, the Cedar Rapids City Council passed a resolution calling on our community to take urgent action on climate change. Following 18 months of extensive planning and public engagement, the City of Cedar Rapids Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) was approved by City Council in September 2021. This issue takes a deeper look at the plan and provides updates on where we’re at in our second year.

Our community has become remarkably familiar with the consequences of an intensifying climate. From record flooding in 2008 and 2016, to the Derecho of 2020, Cedar Rapids has endured a disproportionate share of extraordinary climate events. These have come at a significant cost and with many opportunities to learn, adapt, and improve.

Our Community Climate Action Plan charts a future rich in community and dedication to the greater good. We are proud of this plan and look forward to working alongside everyone willing to help achieve the important goals set out in the plan. This city’s strengths and momentum, evidenced throughout the development of the action plan, give us confidence as we continue to move the goals forward. Read on to see how we created the plan and how we’re working to meet and exceed our vision.