Community Profile

City of Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek, FL

Sandy Welch

Mayor

Pledge Summary

Coconut Creek, Florida, also known as the "Butterfly Capital of the World", is a friendly city, sandwiched between Miami and Palm Beach, and is known for its thoughtful design and eco-conscious vibe. Coconut Creek boasts a population of around 58,000 residents and a thriving business scene. As a forward-thinking city, Coconut Creek is committed to sustainable growth. The City’s development strategy focuses on creating purposeful spaces through mixed land use, ensuring long-term environmental and economic sustainability. The City's ongoing investments in renewable energy, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to a sustainable future. With our lush green spaces, beautiful parks, and dedication to environmental sustainability, Coconut Creek offers an ideal setting for residents, visitors, and businesses alike. Coconut Creek offers an array of enriching cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, making it a dynamic and family-friendly place to live, work, and visit. The City's thoughtful urban planning preserves its natural beauty while enhancing the quality of life for everyone who calls it home. Coconut Creek is a welcoming, inclusive community with a small-town feel.

Community Spotlight

Award winning backyard habitat in Coconut Creek

Resident Mona Johnston, of the Tamarind Village neighborhood, has been selected for the 2024 Broward Legacy Emerald Award. Over a period of 25 years she transformed her yard from a "developer's basic landscaping package" to a hidden hammock oasis.

Action Items Committed for 2025

Communications and Convening ▸

Issue a proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. This proclamation must incorporate a focus on monarch conservation.
Engage with city parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs.
Engage with Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Community Associations or neighborhood organizations to identify opportunities to plant monarch gardens and revise maintenance and mowing programs.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.
Earn or maintain recognition for being a wildlife-friendly city by participating in other wildlife and habitat conservation efforts (i.e., National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Habitat program).
Launch, expand, or continue an invasive species removal program that will support the re-establishment of native habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

Systems Change ▸

Increase the percentage of native plants, shrubs and trees that must be used in city landscaping ordinances and encourage use of milkweed, where appropriate.
Launch, expand, or continue one or more ordinances to reduce light pollution to benefit urban wildlife.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Sandy Welch	2025	2/28/2025	Leadership Circle	View Pledge
Mayor Sandy Welch	2024	3/6/2024	Signatories	View Pledge
Mayor Joshua Rydell	2022	4/26/2022		View Pledge

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