Resilience
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OpinionShutting off water in a pandemic? With the right tech, we shouldn't have to.
Thousands of Americans are at risk of water shut-offs due to financial constraints. Why is this, when technologies exist to make water more affordable for everyone?
By Christine E. Boyle • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Map of the Ridgecrest earthquakes (California Integrated Seismic Network)
Weaving earthquake risk into city resiliency plans
All U.S. communities, even those outside California, should consider earthquakes when planning and building infrastructure, said UCLA professor Scott Brandenberg.
By Adina Solomon • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Hyundai, UNDP launch 'for Tomorrow' campaign to support sustainable cities
The inaugural platform will crowdsource innovations to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on building safe, resilient and sustainable cities.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 09, 2020 -
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Reloop looks to shake up circular economy policy progress
Elizabeth Balkan, formerly of the Natural Resources Defense Council and New York's Department of Sanitation, is leading the global platform's effort to support changes around packaging and recycling at all levels of government.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 08, 2020 -
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NYC 'leapfrogs' to top of ACEEE clean energy scorecard
While many leading U.S. cities are boosting their efforts to achieve a clean energy future, more action will be needed from "lower-ranking" cities to truly move the needle nationally.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 06, 2020 -
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Bloomington, IN seeks tech hub to break out of 'IU bubble'
The home of Indiana University applied for $5.9 million in federal funding for its Trades District tech center, intended to "diversify" the city's university-dependent economy.
By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 06, 2020 -
Boston issues RFP for first urban forest plan
Mayor Marty Walsh said the 20-year plan will set tree canopy protection goals, respond to the challenges of climate change and improve quality of life.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 05, 2020 -
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OpinionThe pandemic requires innovation to future-proof our industries
In our current sink-or-swim moment, companies can benefit from a proactive approach to innovation, rather than be caught on the back foot in years to come.
By Jeff Schmidt • Oct. 05, 2020 -
USGBC expands green building resilience resources
The U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. released a suite of tools to support green building initiatives amid the costly threats of climate change and the coronavirus.
By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 02, 2020 -
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Climate change had its presidential debate moment. What did we learn?
President Donald Trump said humans contribute to changing climate "to an extent," and that "forest management" is a key to addressing California wildfires. Joe Biden vowed no more coal or oil-fired plants built.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 30, 2020 -
CityRise forms to tackle NYC's looming 'carmageddon'
The coalition is seeking endorsements from the public to advocate for actionable plans that support bike networks, open streets and dedicated HOV and bus lanes in New York.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 29, 2020 -
NYC makes outdoor dining, open streets permanent
The city's Open Restaurants program has 10,000 participating eateries and has saved about 100,000 jobs, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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OpinionPartnerships key in addressing aging stormwater infrastructure
Public officials are realizing a viable and proven opportunity to answer water management challenges through community and private partnerships.
By Keisha Brown • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Resilient Cities Network takes 'holistic' approach to COVID-19 recovery
The group unveiled a new name, leadership and operational focus last week to promote more equitable communities and improve cities' ability to recover from the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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. -
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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 120 U.S. governments in denouncing racism. Now, leaders must look internally to prioritize equitable budgeting and employee training.
By Cailin Crowe • UPDATED: Oct. 6, 2020 at 2:43 p.m.
