Resilience
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Julia von Alexander, former Southwestern University student
OpinionP3s hold the key to a clean energy future post-COVID
Making climate progress is still within our grasp, but the critical first step is to recognize the perks of collaboration, and then to reach across the aisle.
By Bill Prindle • Sept. 25, 2020 -
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House passes massive clean energy bill amid Trump veto threat
The House passed its Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act on Thursday, though the White House earlier this week indicated the president was likely to veto the bill, despite support in the Senate.
By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: Sept. 25, 2020 at 9:14 a.m. -
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Webster, Tony. (2018). "Kansas State Capitol in Topeka" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Topeka, KS offers $10K for remote workers to relocate
As more companies shift to remote work, Topeka is joining Tulsa, OK and Savannah, GA in luring workers with incentives and the promise of affordability.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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'Aggressive' federal aid would push US to net zero emissions by 2050: report
America's Pledge released its fourth-annual U.S. climate analysis, finding to its "great surprise" that the pandemic is not slowing climate progress.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 14, 2020 -
7 investment priorities for a green COVID-19 recovery: report
The Coalition for Urban Transitions analyzed how the allocation of stimulus funding across a number of environmental sectors can aid the international COVID-19 response.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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Transit agencies vow to pursue industrywide COVID response strategy
Over 100 public transit agencies have signed the APTA Health and Safety Commitments Program, aiming to streamline the industry's recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 10, 2020 -
O'Connor, Josh. (2009). "Wildfire" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Deep DiveWildfires, COVID deliver one-two punch to West Coast cities
More than 1.6 million acres have burned in California this year alone while cities scramble to protect resident health amid the challenges of COVID-19.
By Catherine Arnold • UPDATED: Sept. 9, 2020 at 2:11 p.m. -
Screenshot from Climate Mayors webinar.
Texas mayors: Climate issues will shape November elections
The mayors of Austin, Houston and San Antonio emphasized the importance of a climate-focused COVID-19 recovery, much of which will be determined by voters this fall.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 03, 2020 -
Walker, Trish. (2020). "Composting" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pittsburgh joins 10-city cohort to curb food waste amid pandemic
The Natural Resources Defense Council's Food Matters Initiative will help the chosen cities overcome common barriers to preventing food waste, including a lack of data and resources.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 02, 2020 -
Becker1999. (2020). "Solidarity with Kenosha" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Deep DiveGovernments are declaring racism a health crisis. What comes next?
Milwaukee County's 2019 resolution blazed a trail for more than 80 U.S. governments in denouncing racism. Now, leaders must look internally to prioritize equitable budgeting and employee training.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 02, 2020 -
Valadi, Sam. (2012). "Empire State - New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
OpinionIt's time to reimagine a greener New York that mitigates extreme heat
The city should invest in more green infrastructure like parks, green roofs and street trees to tackle the health effects of extreme heat that disproportionately impact communities of color.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Eden, Janine and Jim. (2020). "Miss Lily's Jerk Shack" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago outdoor dining challenge to help restaurants survive winter
The city is crowdsourcing design ideas for outdoor seating to help restaurants as winter approaches and the pandemic stretches on.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Senate Democrats reveal climate plan to achieve net-zero carbon economy
The report calls on Congress to spend at least 2% of annual U.S. GDP on climate actions and require federal regulators to ensure publicly-traded companies disclose climate risks.
By Catherine Morehouse • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Rethinking the 20-minute city in light of police shootings, COVID-19
Although the concept of the "walkable" city is not new, the pandemic and protests against systemic racism present an opportunity for city leaders to incorporate a lens of racial equity into their neighborhood planning, according to Gensler's urban strategies and design leader.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 25, 2020 -
Radic, Ivan. (2020). "Kind sitzt am Computer. Fernunterricht während der Coronavirus Pandemie" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chattanooga, TN takes 'systemic' approach to bridging digital divide
The public-private partnership between the Hamilton County, TN school district and telecom provider EPB will provide free high-speed internet to 28,000 students learning at home.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2020 -
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Chicago to build $32M urban farm on brownfield site
The facility is expected to grow 26,000 pounds of food and process 85,000 tons of food waste and organics annually, creating a circular economy for a traditionally underserved neighborhood.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveFighting urban hunger in the age of COVID-19
Nonprofits, businesses and cities are stepping up with new and expanded programs to tackle the surge in food insecurity during the pandemic.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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Northeast officials blast utilities after 'wholly inadequate' storm response
Hurricane Isaias brought Consolidated Edison, Eversource and other utilities their most power outages since Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
By Catherine Morehouse • UPDATED: Aug. 10, 2020 at 10:01 a.m. -
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NACTO playbook weaves kid-friendly design into open street plans
The Designing Streets for Kids initiative aims to help cities keep children safe and entertained outside, particularly as many are stuck at home due to the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 07, 2020 -
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LA car-share service links up with 'street medicine' team to aid homeless
MoceanLab, developed by Hyundai Motor Group, is providing low-emission hybrid vehicles from its recently launched car-share service to USC's Street Medicine team amid the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Aug. 06, 2020 -
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DOE releases blueprint for national quantum internet
Increased speed and security could present vast benefits to cities, including the production of more sensitive sensors to monitor for traffic and pollution levels.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2020 -
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Google-backed program invests $1.3M in library entrepreneurship centers
The Libraries Build Businesses initiative will help 13 libraries develop business centers to support low-income and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
By Cailin Crowe • July 28, 2020 -
Opinion
Investing in sustainable communities post-COVID
Beyond efforts to restart the economy, important decisions must be made to permanently address the cracks that the pandemic has exposed in our societal infrastructure.
By Raedtha Vasquez • July 28, 2020 -
Eden, Janine and Jim. (2020). "Westside on the East Side" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
ThriveNYC dashboard illustrates mental healthcare inequities
As the pandemic heightens anxiety among urbanites, NYC's Black, Latinx and Asian American and Pacific Islander residents remain less likely to reach mental health services than White residents.
By Jason Plautz • July 27, 2020
