Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a challenge, assistance, and recognition program. As one of 83 participating cities, the City of Hopkins is helping to lead the way in sustainably across the state of Minnesota. The City has worked hard to implement best practices in order to fulfill their sustainability goals. Actions that are taken within the program focus on cost savings, energy use reduction, and the encouragement of civic innovation.
How Hopkins Became a GreenStep City
To be recognized as a GreenStep City, Hopkins implemented 17 of the 28 best practices {BPs}, in such areas as:
- Building and lighting
- Economic and community development
- Environmental management
- Land use
- Transportation
There are 17 best practices, plus additional ones implemented since the initial recognition.
View the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Website.
