Climate & Resilience: Page 43
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Screenshot of virtual press conference to discuss the new reports.
Transit advocates dismiss 'baked-in, societal' density bias
New reports from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and Green For All offer dozens of recommendations to build safer systems for transportation amid coronavirus recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • June 18, 2020 -
Opinion
5 focal points needed to develop a smart city
Given the pace at which new technology is overtaking social infrastructure, cities must "up their game" with a greater sense of focus and urgency.
By Clint Vince and Jennifer Morrissey • June 18, 2020 -
Retrieved from Lyft on June 17, 2020
Lyft pledges all-EV fleet by 2030
The ride-hailing company said it would work with drivers to transition their cars to electric vehicles, a move it called a "radical shift in strategy."
By Chris Teale • June 18, 2020 -
Retrieved from Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator on June 16, 2020
Santa Monica, CA to pilot zero emissions delivery zone
Local leaders said the pilot program in the city's downtown commercial core will help them achieve ambitious emissions goals by 2028.
By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020 -
Cleantech incubator Greentown Labs expands to Houston
The incubator will offer testing space to early stage, climate-focused companies in an effort to make Houston the "energy transition capital of the world."
By Chris Teale • June 17, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Rockefeller Foundation to invest in 10 cities' inclusive COVID recovery
The foundation's Opportunity Collective will invest $10 million with a goal to improve access to capital and credit for people of color.
By Cailin Crowe • June 17, 2020 -
Andrew. (2011). "Los Angeles" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
California crafts pilot program to reduce building emissions
The Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development program will be rolled out in the second quarter of 2021, with the first two years of incentives reserved for developers of low-income residential housing.
By Kavya Balaraman • June 16, 2020 -
Keck, Dan. (2020). "Logan-Hocking County Public Library" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Libraries get creative about reopening as budget cuts loom
With computer and internet access in high demand among patrons, many libraries are faced with resuming service while providing a safe environment.
By Cailin Crowe • June 16, 2020 -
Szekely, Pedro. (2017). "Chicago skyline" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Chicago sustainability officer to marry racial equity, climate goals
Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Angela Tovar to help the city reach its 2025 climate goals through the prioritization of racial equity, environmental justice and economic inclusivity.
By Cailin Crowe • June 15, 2020 -
Turner, Jeff. (2018). "Los Angeles Traffic" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
10% drop in cities' VMT could reap major climate benefits: report
COVID-19 presents a "window of opportunity" for cities to mitigate transportation's impact on climate, StreetLight Data's Martin Morzynski said. A small reduction in VMT is one place to start.
By Chris Teale • June 11, 2020 -
Bank of America issues $250K tree-planting grant to 4 cities
The funding will support green infrastructure projects across low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in St. Louis; Durham, NC; Cleveland; and Nashville, TN.
By Chris Teale • June 10, 2020 -
US residents losing trust in government: survey
ICF and MFour Mobile Research polling found 57% of adults believe their state and local governments are reopening nonessential businesses too soon.
By Cailin Crowe • June 9, 2020 -
Prayitno. (2019). "Las Vegas, Nevada" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
The 10 cities with the highest unemployment rates: report
A recent WalletHub analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found many tourism hub workforces were particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.
By Cailin Crowe • June 9, 2020 -
Trump orders federal agencies to waive environmental regulations
The order does away with agencies' responsibility to abide by regulations established under laws like the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act to speed up public works projects that will create jobs.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2020 -
Opinion
Missouri cities shine on the national climate action stage
While coastal cities typically drive climate action, Kansas City and St. Louis are demonstrating what Heartland cities are capable of in the fight against climate change.
By Ashok Gupta • June 8, 2020 -
Water associations urge EPA to expedite PFAS regulation
The National Groundwater Association and eight other water groups sent a letter to the EPA with recommendations to efficiently regulate contaminants, including PFOA and PFOS.
By Kristin Musulin • June 5, 2020 -
Verch, Marco. (2020). "Man putting his vote in the ballot box for Election 2020" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
5 outcomes of an Election Day marked by protests and pandemic
The June 2 primary was unlike any other as mail-in voting became the norm to support social distancing, and voters grappled with protests, curfews and consolidated polling sites.
By Cailin Crowe • June 4, 2020 -
Groups urge $22B in federal clean energy investment as sector job losses top 600K
In a letter to Congressional leaders, dozens of companies and advocacy groups proposed $22 billion in spending over five years to improve the safety, energy efficiency and resilience of critical public facilities.
By Robert Walton • June 3, 2020 -
Montreal tree inventory project adapts to COVID-19 limitations
With field work suspended, researchers at Concordia University are asking residents of the surrounding neighborhood to survey their own private trees.
By Chris Teale • June 3, 2020 -
Opinion
Cross-sector data insights are critical amid COVID-19
There's nothing like a crisis to demonstrate how hard it is to make quick sense of a tidal wave of information from every direction.
By Ashvini Saxena • June 3, 2020 -
Massachusetts hopes ‘localized approach’ to GHG inventory can spread
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council rolled out tools for local communities to collect and track emissions data, something officials believe could be replicated in other regions.
By Chris Teale • June 2, 2020 -
Mayors seek financial relief amid protests: ‘We absolutely cannot do it alone’
Many cities grappling with already-strapped budgets due to coronavirus are calling on Congress for additional aid as they confront the costs of recent racial justice demonstrations.
By Cailin Crowe • June 2, 2020 -
Permission granted by TSI
Sponsored by TSIGrowing cities to monitor air quality for urban planning
Official air quality measurements are monitored by large, fixed field stations. With advancements in air sensor technology, smaller and more portable monitors are now available, which means more monitors can be placed around a community to increase the spatial resolution of air quality assessments.
June 2, 2020 -
Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Census data shows slowing population growth in big cities — for now
A Brookings Institution report found a rise in urban population growth in the first half of the decade, followed by a decline and an uncertain future due to the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • June 1, 2020 -
Cities need more expertise, utility support in 100% renewables push: report
The authors said local leaders should invest more time to ensure the energy transition is equitable and does not leave marginalized communities behind.
By Chris Teale • June 1, 2020
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