SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN THE US 09 SACRAMENTO , CA
Sacramento scored 65.91 overall , placing fourth for lifestyle and policy and 8th for transportation . It also ranks 19th for energy sources , but just 54th for environment . The city has a defined Climate Action plan which it adopted in 2015 and is incorporated into its 2035 general plan . Again , the city encourages walking , cycling and public transit , as well as ‘ green building ’ practices to use solar energy systems and architectural designs that reduce heat gain .
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