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CWc3

1–3 points

Intent

To promote all communities equitably, especially historically marginalized or overburdened, by reducing

pollution, exposure to hazards, and climate risks through proactive planning, engagement, and

accountability.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Reduction of Exposure Over Time	2
OR
Option 2. Implementation of New Interventions	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Addressing Heat Stress	2
Path 1. Tree Equity	2
AND/OR
Path 2. Heat Island Reduction	2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Reduction of Exposure Over Time (2 points)

Identify at least one priority neighborhood from IPp2 Human Impact Assessment that is affected by a

prioritized risk identified in IPp4: Resilience Assessment and show reduction by meeting two of the

strategies listed below.

a. Implement structural and/or engineered solutions in compliance with national, state, or local

standards to reduce the impact from at least one prioritized risk identified in IPp4: Resilience

Assessment.

b. Adopt risk-informed zoning policies that address the identified prioritized risk . The policies could