Climate & Resilience: Page 41
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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. 2, 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 -
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Cities are one step closer to a LEED-like standard for waste management
After years of work, the SWEEP accreditation system is reaching a notable milestone. Those behind it hope to improve data standardization and drive sustainable materials management policies across the U.S.
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Aug. 31, 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 -
Delaware transit agency to power electric buses with solar array
The Delaware Transit Corporation will install the 60,000-square-foot array at its facility in Dover, where it will power the facility and charge electric buses.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 26, 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.
Tennessee dedicates $3M to bridge Chattanooga students' digital divide
The Tennessee Community CARES funding will support a public-private partnership that aims to provide free high-speed internet to 28,000 students learning at home.
By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 30, 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 -
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (2020). "Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" [Image]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Pilot shows early COVID-19 detection in city wastewater
The project in the City of Ashkelon, Israel, can pinpoint coronavirus infections by streets and neighborhoods, which could help mitigate spread and keep lockdowns localized.
By Chris Teale • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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OpinionA greenway is more than just a pretty park — it's a catalyst for change
Greenways offer a breath of fresh air, but when planning and building them, leaders must realize their full potential for social and economic impact.
By Todd Antoine • Aug. 18, 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 -
Michael Green Architecture, A Katerra Design Partner
Sponsored by #forestproudCities have a climate problem
As our cities continue to grow, so do the challenges they face. Reimagine the way society lives, works, and plays by moving our cities from climate problems, to climate solutions.
Aug. 10, 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 -
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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. 7, 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. 6, 2020 -
Denver voters to decide on sales tax for GHG reduction projects
The 0.25% sales tax increase would bring in an estimated $36 million to support initiatives recommended by the Denver Climate Action Task Force.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 5, 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 -
Verch, Marco. (2017). "Drohnenfoto: The Field Museum, Soldier Field und Hochhäuser im Bezirk Burnham Place" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago unveils citywide air quality reform agenda
The agenda, which comes after a report found pollution disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities, includes changes to zoning codes and increased enforcement.
By Chris Teale • 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 -
Changing grid architecture creates resilience opportunities: report
Over the next decade, utilities will invest about $1 trillion in power grid upgrades. That creates an opportunity to "reimagine the fundamental approach to grid resilience," according to a new report from Rocky Mountain Institute.
By Robert Walton • July 24, 2020 -
Opinion
The case for C-suite engagement on climate risk
Climate change is recognized as a potential threat to the bottom line. Your company's response to it could be a strategic driver of value.
By Peter Schultz, Brad Hurley and Andrew Eil • July 23, 2020
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