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What are we doing?

• 2027

  Implementation of Community-Driven Cooling Solutions in Key Parks

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  Sustainability, Parks, and Community and Neighborhood Resources are utilizing 2024 Sustainability Tax funds and ARPA funds to implement community-driven cooling solutions identified in 2023 in the Kensington, Lanyon, and Spangler community parks.

  • At Kensington Park, a new shaded gathering space and amphitheater gathering space were installed. A splashpad is set to be installed in 2027.
  • At Lanyon Park, new trees were planted in 2024 and installation of a misting feature and sitting areas near playground will take place in 2026.
  • At Spangler Park, new trees were planted in 2024 and installation of a new shelter and picnic table at the playground were was completed in 2025.

  Additional park improvement updates found here: https://indicators.longmontcolorado.gov/parks/category/renewal-and-reinvestment

What has been done?

• 12/31/2025

  Whole Home Health Year 2: Extreme Heat Resilience through Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification

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  While the original goal was to assist 10-12 households, the program's outreach and impact exceeded expectations. A total of 86 households have received energy retrofits to date in 2025, underscoring a strong demand for and need for energy assistance. This includes 38 single-family and 48 multifamily households that benefited from retrofit upgrades. These comprehensive retrofits integrate energy efficiency, housing rehabilitation, and building electrification to improve heat resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and household utility cost burdens. The program will continue into 2026.

• 12/31/2025

  Growing Shade Longmont

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  In 2025, the Growing Shade program - a partnership with PLAY Boulder, Boulder County and City of Longmont to plant approximately 80 new trees on residential properties in Longmont’s Loomiller and Westpoint neighborhoods. Learn more on  Boulder County's Growing Shade webpage. The City will continue this partnership in 2026.

• 12/31/2024

  Whole Home Health Year 1: Extreme Heat Resilience through Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification

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  While the original goal was to assist 10-12 households, the program's outreach and impact exceeded expectations. A total of 24 single family, and 10 multifamily households received energy retrofits in 2024, demonstrating a strong demand and need for energy assistance. These retrofits combine energy efficiency, housing rehabilitation and building electrification to enhance heat resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and utility cost burden. This pilot program will continue through the end of 2025.

• 12/31/2024

  Climate Risk Mapping Tool – Staff Training and Implementation

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  An initial staff training was conducted in June 2024, with additional support for implementation ongoing.

• 06/30/2024

  Complete the Heat Action Plan Recommendations

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  The recommendations from the Heat Action Plan will be incorporated into the Longmont Indicators platform.

• 06/30/2024

  Launch Free Air Conditioner Program

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  AT&T provided funding to the Longmont Community Foundation to support indoor cooling for households impacted by extreme heat. The City worked in partnership with the Community Foundation and community-based organizations that provide services and resources to heat-impacted residents to provide AC units to 52 households. Staff is evaluating budget to continue this program in 2026.