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Equitable energy transition will require more than funding and job training, researchers say
Utilities, governments must ensure clean energy jobs provide stable, middle-class earnings, according to a new guide from Inclusive Economics and the Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Climate Challenge.
By Emma Penrod • April 19, 2021 -
Miller, Charles Edward. (2019). "Homeless Encampment Milwaukee Wisconsin 8-30-19_2538" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Cities spend millions on homeless encampment response: report
Local governments spend up to $8.5 million a year in response to encampments, according to the first federal encampment study, as a lack of affordable housing remains a key reason people are unhoused.
By Cailin Crowe • April 15, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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SC National Guard. (2018). "180925-Z-XH297-1108" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Businesses urge Biden admin to set ambitious federal climate target
Apple, Lime and hundreds of other businesses and investors signed a letter calling for the U.S. to cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030.
By Cailin Crowe • April 13, 2021 -
jimmyweee. (2016). "Baltimore" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Baltimore resilience corps could be model for cities
Local leaders, the Rockefeller Foundation and other partners shared learning lessons from the corps' first six months, including how to leverage the program post-pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • April 9, 2021 -
Advocates call for $650M in federal funds to curb food waste in states, cities
Atlanta, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Madison, WI are among the groups calling for annual investments through at least 2030 for food waste diversion infrastructure and other strategies.
By Maria Rachal • April 8, 2021 -
Opinion
US building codes need a major retrofit to meet climate goals and spare consumers
The International Code Council, which recently rolled back local governments' say in energy efficiency regulations for buildings, needs to adapt to the times or step aside, writes Energy Innovation's Sara Baldwin.
By Sara Baldwin • April 7, 2021 -
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Local governments set record for new renewable energy procurement in 2020, groups report
Transactions last year grew renewable capacity 23% from 2019's totals, according to World Resources Institute and Rocky Mountain Institute data.
By Chris Teale • April 5, 2021 -
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How the American Jobs Plan aims to shape 4 pillars of city infrastructure
The administration's package looks to inject billions of dollars into the country's digital infrastructure, water, transportation and housing needs, with emphasis on racial equity and climate resilience.
By Smart Cities Dive Team • April 1, 2021 -
Lawrence, Jason. (2017). "New Flyer DE60LFR" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Boston pilots free public transit in bid for equitable COVID recovery
The city is one of many turning to zero-fare programs, which could entice riders back onto public transit following the pandemic. But concerns over lost fare revenue may remain a deterrent.
By Cailin Crowe • March 31, 2021 -
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LA, Philadelphia and DC compost leaders look to better leverage city park sites
As municipally supported composting grows in some parts of the country, panelists at a U.S. Composting Council event discussed solutions to common roadblocks in using parklands for such programs.
By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2021 -
Few mayors expect to keep COVID-inspired changes to public spaces, survey finds
The Menino Survey of Mayors found that although leaders predict residents will spend more time outside, only 6% of mayors plan to keep recent changes to those spaces like closed roads and new bike lanes.
By Chris Teale • March 31, 2021 -
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New coalition calls on Biden admin to prioritize electrified transportation
CHARGE, a group of 37 organizations, is urging EV charging infrastructure be especially deployed in communities traditionally underserved by transportation or that have struggled with pollution burdens.
By Chris Teale • March 25, 2021 -
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Cities face new roadblock in quest to decarbonize buildings
The International Code Council removed the rights of local governments to vote on energy-efficient building codes, a move with major implications for cities as they seek to dramatically reduce emissions.
By Cailin Crowe • March 24, 2021 -
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Community-led design of public spaces could have 'ripple effect' in COVID recovery: report
Analysis of public spaces in Detroit; Philadelphia; San Jose, CA; and Akron, OH by the Knight Foundation and design firm Gehl found successful and resilient programming could have long-term effects after the pandemic.
By Chris Teale • March 24, 2021 -
Cities turn to resilience corps as pandemic recovery tactic
San Jose, CA is the latest major city to embrace the initiative, which provides jobs and skills training to residents hardest-hit by the pandemic.
By Chris Teale • March 22, 2021 -
Record wildfires upend lockdown-driven air quality gains
The United States was home to 77 of the world's 100 most polluted cities at one point last year, even as some parts of the world reaped the benefits of lower motor vehicle emissions amid the pandemic.
By Maria Rachal • March 18, 2021 -
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Waterfront Toronto to design 'complete community' after Sidewalk Labs split
The group launched a competition to find a new development partner, seeking a plan that includes affordable housing and support for aging in place.
By Cailin Crowe • March 17, 2021 -
San Antonio power provider sues ERCOT, citing 'unlawful' pricing
Mayor Ron Nirenburg gave the city's full support for the suit against the Texas grid operator, saying "state regulators are presiding over one of the largest illegal transfers of wealth" in state history.
By Catherine Morehouse • March 16, 2021 -
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DOE to spend billions on electric vehicle R&D in jobs fight with China
President Biden's administration is tackling transportation electrification in part to prevent China from cornering a $23 trillion market in carbon-reducing tech, according to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
By Robert Walton • March 11, 2021 -
Pittsburgh applies equity lens amid push to plant 100K trees
The "Equitable Street Tree Investment Strategy" aims to improve tree maintenance in low-income and Black neighborhoods, as the city also works to increase its canopy to 60% by 2030.
By Maria Rachal • March 8, 2021 -
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Q&ANational Landing BID head explains 'most connected downtown' design
President and Executive Director Tracy Sayegh Gabriel said the Northern Virginia area, which is undergoing major transformations ahead of the arrival of Amazon's HQ2, has embraced people-centric and sustainable growth.
By Cailin Crowe • March 5, 2021 -
House Democrats clear pathway to 100% clean energy by 2035
The bill would require economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, targeting transportation electrification, environmental justice and building efficiency.
By Catherine Morehouse • March 3, 2021 -
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USPS to continue purchasing gas vehicles, despite Biden all-electric pledge
The postal service says the procurement allows for flexibility, and hinted at the ability to "retrofit" some vehicles. But EV advocates say "this will lock USPS into an outdated technology for many years."
By Robert Walton • Feb. 25, 2021 -
McDonald, Chad. (2016). "Up Up and away" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Resilient Cities Catalyst to tackle California's compounding crises
The group, born out of the 100 Resilient Cities initiative, launched the public-philanthropic California Resilience Partnership to address challenges stemming from racial injustice, climate change and the pandemic.
By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Climate leaders go 'all in' to halve emissions by 2030
The new "America Is All In" coalition of U.S. communities, businesses and institutions, has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 with support from the federal government.
By Chris Teale • Feb. 22, 2021
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