Designing communities for the future requires consideration of a wide range of environmental factors. As the scope of our impact on their natural world becomes increasingly clear, specialized planning expertise is required to ensure all people continue to enjoy healthy, livable spaces.  The City of Fort Collins strives to be proactive by providing education for staff, contractors, and consultants.

May through August Environmental Planning is hosting an Environmental Planning Lunch & Learn Series.  Please open Available Education Opportunities below to learn more and register.

The City of Fort Collins ensures development is done in a way to be compatible with and to protect natural habitats and features, and the plants and animals that inhabit them.  The City strives to minimize impacts to sensitive species and their habitats by ensuring all activities and operations adhere to the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. 

The City of Fort Collins assures landscaping for developments to adhere to the Fort Collins Land Use Code so that all associated social and environmental benefits are maximized. These benefits include protection of natural features, reduced erosion and stormwater runoff, improved water conservation, air pollution mitigation, reduced glare and heat build-up, increased aesthetics, and improved continuity within and between developments.