Sustainable Community
A truly sustainable community goes beyond basic energy efficiency and pollution reduction. A sustainable community provides for all the needs of its inhabitants, protects its open spaces, natural habitats and landscapes; ensures access to basic human needs such as food, housing and health care; encourages active community involvement in social, political and community activities; and provides the everyday services that make daily tasks possible such as maintaining roadways and providing safe drinking water.
Poway is taking positive steps towards sustainability and proactively addressing environmental challenges. The City of Poway has implemented many policies and programs to become a more sustainable community and reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the last few years. The city is also working with a number of regional partners to help maintain the quality of life enjoyed in Poway and the San Diego region.