Action: 2.1 | Beaverton Climate Action Plan Dashboard

2.1Develop and apply tools to ensure the most vulnerable are reflected in all stages of a project or initiative

Progress

Work will start in a later phase

Accessibility is a focus of project delivery through tools that help staff identify and address the needs of those at greatest risk.

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2029
Establish a standardized process for documenting and categorizing climate initiatives based on how they address risks and support vulnerable populations.
Includes clear criteria, accessibility indicators, and risk typologies.
This is a potential activity.
2029
Build internal capacity and allocate resources to engage impacted communities and CBOs in shaping climate solutions.
Includes staff training, dedicated funding, and accessible engagement tools to ensure strategies reflect the needs of those most impacted.
This is a potential activity.
2029
Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment (at the neighborhood level) to identify communities and areas in Beaverton most at risk from climate impacts.
Use the findings to prioritize climate resilience efforts and guide equitable planning and resource allocation.
This is a potential activity.
2035
Other activities and opportunities as they arise
The actions above in "What's left to do" are not a comprehensive list and will grow and evolve as we pursue this strategy.

Associated Target(s)
- By 2029, all staff with work related to climate risk are trained in a standardized process for documenting how climate initiatives address vulnerable populations.

Information updated 10/07/2026