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View the recorded webinar from March 13th 2026 here

City of Ann Arbor’s bold vision to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. Led by the Ann Arbor
Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI), the plan defines six core strategies
designed not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to deliver meaningful
co-benefits such as strengthening the local economy, lowering energy bills through
efficiency, improving air quality, and enhancing community resilience.

This session will spotlight the leadership of OSI’s Circularity and Resilience teams in
advancing Strategy Five: Change the Way We Use, Reuse, and Dispose of Materials and
Strategy Six: Enhance the Resilience of Our People and Our Place.

Participants will explore innovative projects and programs that promote community
resilience, strengthen sustainable food systems, advance sustainable material
pathways, and protect natural features. The session will also introduce OSI’s Circular
Economy Action Plan, currently being co-created with circular economy experts and the
Ann Arbor community. This action plan establishes clear, actionable steps to accelerate
a thriving local circular economy and maximize the impact of Ann Arbor’s sustainability
efforts.