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Action 2.62 Develop an alternative route for heavy traffic and reclaim Bayfront Highway Strategy 2.7 Prepare for impacts of climate change and establish measures to reduce energy consumption Action 2.71 Include sea-level rise data in long-term implementation strategies Action 2.72 Develop areas where visitors can “plant” a tree to offset the carbon footprint created by travel to Hawai‘i Island Action 2.73 Create tax incentives for businesses that convert to renewable energy sources Action 2.74 Promote carpooling to reduce the number of cars and energy consumption 3 Strengthening & Sustaining Our Community Strategy 3.1 Develop and promote ongoing family-centered activities and programs for all ages Action 3.11 Establish a Youth Committee Action 3.12 Develop programs based on youth input Action 3.13 Promote Downtown as a “Playful City U.S.A.” Action 3.14 Organize a “Celebration of Family” Day Action 3.15 Involve K-12 schools in developing after-school activities Action 3.16 Designate an area for skateboard use Strategy 3.2 Promote implementation of the Downtown Hilo Vision and Living Action Plan through collaborative stakeholder efforts and private-public partnerships Action 3.21 Develop a long-term strategic implementation plan Action 3.22 Host EDH 2025 Town Meetings to showcase ongoing actions, deliver progress reports to the community, and provide public engagement opportunities Action 3.23 Prepare progress reports and conduct periodic updates of EDH 2025 Action 3.24 Establish a community volunteer program that is active and visible Action 3.25 Develop an EDH 2025 Community Resource Center Strategy 3.3 Create public gathering places for civic engagement Action 3.31 Revitalize Kalākaua Park as a Heritage Area and central gathering place Action 3.32 Install more benches EDH 2025: 5-Year Action Plan Update85 | Page