Resilience and Resource Stewardship

The City is committed to protecting its natural assets and ensuring long-term community resilience. Through thoughtful land management, responsible public investments, and innovation, Coconut Creek will preserve its high quality of life for generations to come.
Ensuring Resilience and Stewardship of Our Natural Resources means:
- Continuing a strong focus on exceptional natural resource stewardship and sound and resilient operations
- Protect natural lands and open space to safeguard public health, support recreation, and preserve property values
- Careful stewardship of, and community access to, open lands and natural areas, including a comprehensive and connected system of natural areas and open space
- Promote responsible land and resource management that reduces unnecessary waste and maximizes long-term returns
- Partner with local, regional, state, and national organizations to achieve goals and outcomes that reinforce Coconut Creek's identity as a resilient, well-managed, forward-looking City
- Advance cost-effective solid waste reduction and diversion strategies - such as recycling, composting, and education - to reduce long-term disposal costs, support efficient operations, and align with state recycling goals
- Encourage energy-efficient and cost-effective building and site design techniques that improve long-term performance and reduce operational costs
- Address risks identified in the City's vulnerability assessment, including strategies to reduce heat-related health impacts and improve resilience to extreme weather conditions
Strategic Goals
- Protect and enhance open space and natural areas
- Promote resilient practices among residents, businesses, and City operations
- Plan ahead for emerging technologies and business methods
- Strengthen long-term community resilience and resource stewardship