Edmond’s latest move to shore up its city against the challenges of the future has materialized in the form of a 2025 Resiliency Action Plan, a sweeping five-year strategy with 132 measures aimed at reinforcing the city’s economic bedrock, revamping infrastructure, and lifting the quality of life for its denizens. This blueprint was not born in isolation; rather, it emerged over a year of conversations involving city employees, community stakeholders, and adept consultants from Lotus Engineering & Sustainability – a name celebrated for their mastery in climate resilience and stakeholder liaison. The plan doesn’t just sit on a shelf; it’s accessible to the public via Edmond’s Sustainability Dashboard, a data-centric hub keeping eyes on pivotal areas like energy, water, urban planning, air quality, transportation, waste, and economic growth, according to a statement posted on Edmond’s official website.
The city is keen to fully engage the populace in this push forward and is actively tracking progress on these fronts, with 45 strategies reported to be currently in motion. This initiative, backed by $146,020 in formula funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, builds on Edmond’s existing achievements that boast of a resident satisfaction rate for quality of life at a striking 97 percent. The city council aims not only to maintain but to thoroughly exceed these standards, crafting a community that looks to effectively adapt to meet the needs of all its inhabitants. “Adaptability is central to the plan, ensuring all Edmond residents benefit,” the City of Edmond proclaims, encouraging residents, businesses, and community partners to both explore the dashboard and galvanize feedback as Edmond steers towards collective progress…