About Gilroy Blue Skies Initiative
The City of Gilroy's Blue Skies Initiative is a community-driven planning effort to improve air quality and well-being through investments in clean air, transportation, energy efficiency, and resilience. This collaborative plan brings together residents, businesses, local organizations, and the City to envision a healthier, more vibrant future for Gilroy. We'll explore better ways to power our buildings, move around the city, and manage our waste—creating solutions that clear our skies, strengthen our community, and support economic growth.
Everyone deserves clean air and blue skies. Your voice shapes this plan. From priorities to strategies, community input will guide every decision. Together, we'll identify solutions that meet immediate needs and enhance quality of life for generations to come.
Use this site to learn more about the initiative, share your feedback, and discover how you can get involved and help shape Gilroy's future.
Why Clean Air is Important for Gilroy
Breathing clean air is essential for a healthy life. Poor air quality harms everyone—especially children, older adults, and people with health conditions.
When air quality is poor:
- Health issues like asthma attacks increase
- Safe outdoor days decrease
- Healthcare costs rise
- Quality of life drops on smoky or smoggy days
How This Plan Helps:
The Blue Skies Initiative improves air quality through community-shaped solutions that create economic opportunities and deliver lasting benefits for you and your loved ones.
How to Get Involved
Ready to join the conversation? Take the Community Needs Assessment or learn more about the engagement process.
Community Engagement
You know Gilroy best. Your input is critical to the Blue Skies Initiative's success. As a community member, you understand what our city needs—and your participation creates solutions that actually work for our neighborhoods and families.
When you participate, you help shape:
- Priorities that reflect what matters to you
- Strategies tailored to Gilroy's unique needs
- Benefits that reach every part of our community
Stay tuned for engagement and feedback opportunities to help shape the plan. We invite everyone to join the conversation and help build a stronger, healthier Gilroy together.
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