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Home MenuThe City of Kansas City, Mo. takes a view of sustainability which incorporates green programs into a broader triple bottom line approach that simultaneously promotes social equity, economic vitality and environmental quality.
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Planting native plants supports the health of ecosystems, enhances biodiversity, and contributes to the sustainability and resilience of landscapes in the face of environmental challenges. See the top 10 native best performing plants, annuals, and perrenials on our native plants page!
Active Green Projects/Policies
- Native Plants
- Implementing green infrastructure for stormwater management
- Purchasing renewable wind energy to power city facilities
- KC Parks Ambassador Program
- Earth Day Everyday
- Solar panels installed on city facilities and encouraging solar on private property
- KC Parks Sustainability Plan
- Stream Setback Ordinance
- Anti-idling policy for city vehicles
- Green and Sustainable Procurement Ordinance
- Urban Forest Master Plan
- Energy Benchmarking Program
- Partner City in the Biophilic Cities Network
Projects/Policies in Development
KC Green Teams
KC Green is a volunteer effort of KCMO departments and employees. The KC Green initiative is made up of four Green Teams that work together to assist the city in meeting its view of sustainability.