As part of its commitment to a healthier, more resilient, and sustainable future, the City of Allentown is developing its first-ever Climate Action Plan. Launched during Earth Month 2025, this plan will be shaped by input from residents, workers, and students through a citywide Sustainability Survey. The Climate Action Plan will guide long-term environmental goals, equity-focused strategies, and local climate action efforts. This work builds on existing initiatives like Love Your Block, the Youth Climate Action Fund, and community cleanups, all aimed at making Allentown a thriving, climate-conscious city for generations to come.

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Come share your experience and ideas as Allentown develops its Climate Action Plan - a roadmap to a flourishing, resilient future for the city.

Share your priorities for what the CAP addresses:

• Interactive map - Share your thoughts about your neighborhood – add comments about assets and needs throughout the City on the interactive map.
• Pilot project suggestions – Share your ideas about pilot projects - the City of Allentown will be testing strategies as part of its Climate Action Plan – these projects could be a physical structure of some kind, a public education campaign, or anything in between, and they will shape what will become longer-term initiatives.
• Prioritize strategies - Share your thoughts on priority items for Allentown's Climate Action Plan through a short poll.

Community Discussion Forums

• Phase 1: What should be included in the plan? What are your priorities?
  Tuesday, June 16, 6-7:30pm - Muhlenberg College (2400 W. Chew Street)
  Saturday, June 27, 2-3:30pm - Fearless Fire Company (1221 S. Front Street)
• Phase 2: Feedback on draft sections of the plan
  Wednesday, September 9, 6-7:30pm - East Side, specific location TBD
  Sunday, September 27, 2-3:30pm - Center City, specific location TBD

Receive $25 for participating in one of the in-person forums
Registration required to receive $25.
Register here.

COMING SOON:

COMING SOON: Information about an Allentown Youth Climate Summit for students to learn more and share their ideas for climate action in Allentown Stay tuned later in Fall 2026 for listening sessions to give feedback on the final plan and opportunities to get involved with pilot projects implementing some of the strategies laid out in