Cultivating a Greener Future — Together
More than 50 years ago, the City of Irvine was master- planned to be a sustainable City — a place where both people and nature can thrive. That foundation has led to the creation of more than 270 parks and convenient access to tens of thousands of acres of preserved open space that includes more than 360 miles of hiking and biking trails. Today, the City continues exploring ways to implement eco-friendly practices that will help it achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral. Turning to new ideas and innovation, and working in partnership with residents, the City has implemented groundbreaking strategies in resource conservation and emissions reduction, and fostered a thriving, sustainable community. Power-up There are more than 1,020 electric vehicle (EV) chargers located throughout Irvine, which amounts to about one EV charger for every 300 residents and places Irvine among the top five cities in California for EV infrastructure. Residents will soon have access to even more charging locations, helping to reduce emissions. The City will be adding 32 new EV chargers at municipal facilities
this year, adding to the existing 190 chargers already available. The new chargers will include Level 2 EV chargers and DC Fast Chargers (DCFC). Get Involved The City of Irvine's journey toward a green future wouldn’t be possible without the active participation and commitment of the community. Together, we are taking meaningful steps to reduce our environmental impact and build a sustainable future for all. Here are a few additional steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and help Irvine become a more sustainable City: J Recycle food waste into the green bin. J Swap out your single-use plastics. J Join us at our Earth Month event April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quail Hill Community Center. J Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter with upcoming events and information on the City’s sustainability efforts at cityofirvine.org/epnewsletter .
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Inside Irvine
Spring 2025
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