Plans and Reports

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Plans guide all that we do to achieve Lakewood’s sustainability goals, while reports and assessments allow us to track our progress towards these goals. Check out our plans and reports below for more details.

*If you need an accessible version of any of these documents, please contact adacoordinator@lakewood.org

Lakewood Sustainability Plan

The Lakewood Sustainability Plan guided Lakewood's efforts from 2015 to 2025 to create a thriving community today without compromising the quality of life for future generations. Lakewood City Council formally approved the Sustainability Plan on May 11, 2015, after more than two years of collaborative planning between city staff, residents, community stakeholders, and industry experts. If you'd like to review a printed copy of the Sustainability Plan, please contact our office at sustainability@lakewood.org

We encourage you to explore the Sustainability Plan to learn more about each chapter topic and the community's sustainability goals and targets. 

Sustainability Plan


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Each year, the city reports on its progress towards the Sustainability Plan’s goals and measurable targets. Click the Annual Report links below to view our progress as of that year.   

Latest Report:
2023
2023 (Accessible Version)

Previous Years' Reports:
*If you need an accessible version of any of these documents, please contact adacoordinator@lakewood.org.
2021-2022 
2020-2021 
2019-2020 
2018-2019 
2017-2018 
2016-2017 
2015-2016


Climate Hazard and Social Vulnerability Report

Completed in 2025, the Climate Hazard and Social Vulnerability Study builds upon existing planning efforts to further evaluate the risks climate hazards pose to people, infrastructure, and the economy, while identifying potential adaptation actions to enhance the city's resilience.

*If you need an accessible version of any of these documents, please contact adacoordinator@lakewood.org.

English(PDF, 31MB)
Spanish(PDF, 40MB)


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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories provide Lakewood leaders, community members, and city staff with information necessary to understand the existing state of Lakewood’s carbon emissions and inform decisions on where to focus climate mitigation efforts. Lakewood’s GHG inventories provide a picture of carbon emissions created by Lakewood residents, businesses, institutions, and industries. By comparing inventories over time, Lakewood can track the success of existing and future climate change-related policies and programs. Click the links below to view the GHG inventory for that year.   

Envision Lakewood 2040: Comprehensive Plan Updatedecorative logo

Lakewood is embarking on an exciting process to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which is an important document and tool to guide long-range growth and development in the city. The plan is used by staff, City Council, Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions to inform decision-making on land use, transportation, sustainability, housing, infrastructure development, and more. Sign up to receive updates. 

Comprehensive Plan Update