Message from Mayor Buddy Dyer

Orlando Mayor Buddy DyerGreen Works Orlando is a vision to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation. Green Works Orlando represents our commitment to utilize the City’s regional leadership position to build partnerships and share resources that foster positive environmental changes.

Over the past 5 years, the City has led by example to promote environmental stewardship, educate people about “going green” and encourage others to incorporate a concern for the environment into the everyday workings of government and private business. Some of the initial successes under Green Works Orlando include:

•  Achieved over $1 million in annual energy savings
•  Expanded the Downtown LYMMO bus circulator and began SunRail construction.
•  Completed eight LEED-certified municipal buildings, including the first newly
   constructed LEED-certified NBA arena in the country
•  Performed energy efficiency retrofits to 1,200 houses
•  Planted 10,000 trees and established four community gardens
•  Adopted the 2012 Municipal Operations Sustainability Plan

Now, Green Works Orlando is embarking on our most ambitious project yet – a Community Action Plan that will explore how to take our initial successes and implement sustainable practices throughout our community. The plan will focus on citizen involvement from residents, business owners, and community leaders, deciding Orlando’s future through interactive online tools, round table discussions with subject-matter experts, and community meetings.

The ultimate beneficiaries of our work will be our children and grandchildren. We are continuing our efforts to guide Orlando on a course toward long-term sustainability.

Working together, I know we can make a cleaner, greener and better Orlando for generations to come.