Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

What is this project?

The City of Littleton is working to better understand how changing weather patterns could affect our community now and in the future. This project is called a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, or CRVA for short.

Littleton faces a range of weather-related risks, including extreme heat, wildfires, flooding, drought, and severe winter storms. This project will help the city determine which community services and facilities may be most affected, including roads, water systems, and emergency services.

The findings will help city leaders make more informed decisions and plan for the future.

Why does your input matter?

The survey period has closed. Community feedback is being reviewed and built into the assessment. Thanks to those in the community who shared how weather and climate events already affect your daily life, whether that's your commute, your business, your health, or your sense of safety during a storm.

Your experiences will help shape the final report and the actions the city takes to protect Littleton for years to come.

Project timeline

Spring 2026: Project launches. Initial research and risk mapping begin
Summer 2026: Community survey opens. Events and conversations take place across Littleton
Fall 2026: Community feedback is reviewed and built into the assessment
Early 2027: Draft CRVA provided to Technical Working Group and Stakeholder Committee for review
Mid 2027: Final CRVA presented to City Council and adopted

What climate risks does this project cover?

Extreme heat High summer temperatures can cause serious illness and impact energy use.	Wildfire Wildfires are now impacting urban areas that were previously at a lower risk. Fires can destroy homes and force evacuations, while smoke makes the air unsafe to breathe for everyone.	Flooding Heavy rain and stormwater can damage or destroy homes and roads, making it unsafe to travel and displacing families from their neighborhoods.
Drought Extended dry periods can impact water utility infrastructure and increase the risk if wildfires.	Severe storms Heavy snow and Ice can knock out power, make roads impassable and put the lives of those without reliable heating and shelter at risk.	High winds or tornados High winds or tornados can damage or destroy buildings, down power lines, and create dangerous flying debris. These events can strike quickly, leaving little time to prepare.

Questions or feedback?

Contact the City of Littleton project team at sustainability@littletonco.gov.

This project is being conducted by the City of Littleton in partnership with Brendle Group and Trihydro.