Sustainability

As one of the nation’s fastest growing large cities, Fort Worth faces the challenge of providing adequate infrastructure and resources for that growing population - all while maintaining or improving quality of life for current and future residents.

Programs

• Bike Fort Worth
• Walk Fort Worth
• Business Smart
• Save Fort Worth Water 

Sustainability Task Force

In January 2009, the Fort Worth City Council appointed a Sustainability Task Force to investigate ways to ensure city infrastructure and resources can keep pace with growth.

View the results of their three-phase plan:

• Phase 1 Presentation
• Phase 2 Presentation
• Phase 3 Presentation

Links

• Sustainable Design Assessment Team Report (American Institute of Architects)
• Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Home or Business
• Region C Water Planning
• Vision North Texas
• Trinity Metro Master Plan
• Center of Development Excellence
• North Central Texas Smartscape
• Water Sense
• Native and Adapted Plant List (provided by the Native Plant Society of Texas, North Central chapter).
• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
• Green Building Initiative
• Urban Land Institute
• Energy Star Buildings and Plants
• Sustainable Sites
• Green Built North Texas