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Policy Tracker

Policy is a crucial pathway for adopting Smart Surfaces at scale. Building code amendments, zoning ordinances, and citywide or regional commitments are critical in accelerating implementation at scale and driving down costs. Many U.S. cities are already adopting Smart Surfaces policy across a wide range of geographic, political, and legal environments. The Smart Surfaces Policy Tracker can help you discover model ordinance language from peer cities, compare regulatory metrics in different communities, and understand the landscape of Smart Surfaces policy in the U.S. Before replicating any of these policy actions in your jurisdiction be sure to research, with the aid of counsel, how to adapt these to suit your particular jurisdiction.

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New York City Building Emissions Law

Locale: New York, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Solar Photovoltaic Roof

Ohio Energy Conservation for Ohioans Linked Deposit Program (ECO-Link)

Locale: State Law, Ohio [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Cool Roof

Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan

Locale: Columbus, Ohio [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Habitat Spaces

New York City’s Open Streets Program

Locale: New York, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Parkland

Columbus Ordiance Remvoing Milkweed from Definition of Weeds

Locale: Columbus, Ohio [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows

Hudson Valley Pollinator Action Guide

Locale: Hudson Valley, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Urban Meadows, Habitat Spaces

Columbus Tree Subcommission

Locale: Columbus, Ohio [Midwest]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Parkland

Portland Multi-Dwelling Residential Zones

Locale: Portland, Oregon [West]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

Utica Tree Ordinance

Locale: Utica, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

New York City Forestry Protocol for Planned & Emergency Utility Work

Locale: New York, New York [Northeast]
Smart Surface(s): Trees

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