Environmental Section Update for the Tampa Comprehensive Plan

Overview

The Environmental and Sustainability Section serves to update the Environmental Section of the City of Tampa Comprehensive Plan. The Environmental and Sustainability Section provides a framework for the conservation, use, and protection of natural resources, wetlands, lakes, soil conservation, Hillsborough River, and alternative energy.

The purpose of the Environmental and Sustainability Section is to provide a plan and policy direction for the preservation, conservation, and management of the natural resources within the City of Tampa. The Environmental and Sustainability Section’s role is to maintain or improve the City’s environmental and natural resources and its citizens’ quality of life in anticipation of the region’s population growth.

The language was developed via a cooperative effort with staff from across the City of Tampa government and incorporates feedback from stakeholders.