The City of Arvada and elected leadership are committed to conservation, sustainability and resiliency. Following is a list of the many programs, policies and partnerships adopted by the the City of Arvada.
Arvada Air Quality
- What steps can you take to improve Arvada air quality? Visit Arvada Air Quality for guidance.
Community Agriculture
- Community Gardens on City owned land guided by the Community Agriculture Guide.
- Arvada Gardeners Community Garden
- Rose Roots Community Garden
- Common Earth Community Garden
- Community Shared Agriculture opportunities on City owned land guided by the Community Agriculture Guide.
- Forever West Farms (on the former Star Acre Farms property)
- Front Line Farming
- Community Supported Agriculture
- Community agriculture-friendly codes allowing for community gardens, bees, chickens and goats.
Energy Conservation
- The City of Arvada is in the process of receiving SolSmart designation. SolSmart is designed to distinguish local government leadership in solar processes, programs, and procedures.
- All major remodels and new City facilities require LEED Silver certification.
- All office and interior building lights being converted to LEDs
- Traffic signals being converted to LEDs
- Solar panels installed at five locations totaling 765 kW
Environment
- Stormwater (Waterways) Quality: Stormwater is water that flows across the land and into Arvada's streams, lakes, ditches and canals.
- Education: Majestic View Nature Center
Forestry
- Tree City USA/Arbor Day Tree Planting with students
- Trees Across Arvada--low cost tree purchase program for residents
- Parks Department Forestry Division tree assessment now digitized as part of Arvada’s Forestry plan for its 13,000 + trees. The Forestry Plan includes strategies for tree diversification, preventative maintenance, spraying and injecting for pests and disease.
Recycle
- Leaf Recycling
- Christmas Tree Recycling
- Drug Take Back Program
- Adopt a Street and Adopt a Trail programs
- Partnership with local recycling company SustainAbility
- View the Recycling guide provided by the City of Arvada
Transportation
- Increased public transportation options through the opening of the G Line Commuter Rail
- Bike and pedestrian connection improvements throughout the community; specifically integrated with our three commuter rail stops on the G Line
- Bicycle recycle program and bicycle repair stations throughout the community to increase community access to non-motorized transportation options
- Emphasis on dual fuel capability in vehicle purchases.
- Multi-modal transportation availability and connectivity: Introduced in the 2005 Comprehensive Plan and expanded in the 2014 Plan.
Water Conservation
- Water conservation introduced as a City goal in 2005 Comprehensive Plan. Goal reaffirmed in 2014 Plan. A Water Conservation Plan was developed in 2019.
- 100% of City parks have computerized irrigation systems to conserve water.
- Water saving programs are offered through a partnership with Resource Central.
- Garden in a Box
- Waterwise Yard Seminars
- Lawn Replacement
- Smart Controller Update
Contact
City Managers Office, 720-898-7500