Jan 30Matching Climate Opportunities to Community NeedResident engagement informs how every dollar of the Climate Protection Fund is allocated Through support and resources from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ network of partners, the 25 cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC) have taken bold action against climate change. …Climate Change11 min readClimate Change11 min read
Jan 12Sustainable Funding for Sustained ImpactLearn how Denver created the Climate Protection Fund to advance both equity and climate action over the long haul Through support and resources from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ network of partners, the 25 cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC) have taken bold action against climate change. …Climate Action9 min readClimate Action9 min read
Jan 9Education Systems Strengthening in CambodiaThis blog was written by Richard Eyre and Raahema Siddiqui of Delivery Associates, an RTI subcontractor on the USAID-funded All Children Reading-Asia (ACR-Asia) task order under which the work described in this article was conducted. High-quality education can be transformational, both for individuals and whole societies. But during the last…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Sep 7, 2022Federal Law, Local Solutions: what the Inflation Reduction Act means for CitiesThe Inflation Reduction Act unlocks unprecedented climate action opportunities for local governments President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on August 16, 2022, officially enacting the most ambitious climate legislation in United States history. Nominally intended to curb domestic inflation, the IRA also includes tax code reforms and healthcare…Inflation Reduction Act6 min readInflation Reduction Act6 min read
Published in Delivery Associates/ American Cities Climate Challenge·Aug 17, 2022Government innovation turns climate ideas into climate solutionsRethinking how city governments work can deliver impact in the fight against climate change. American cities are uniquely positioned to make an impact in the fight against climate change. …Government Innovation7 min readGovernment Innovation7 min read
Published in Delivery Associates/ American Cities Climate Challenge·Aug 8, 2022Funding a sustainable futureInnovative funding solutions can make way for impactful climate action. As the impacts of climate change reach disastrous levels, communities are looking for promising and bold solutions — inevitably raising the question: Who’s footing the bill? See how local governments participating in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge are finding…Climate Change9 min readClimate Change9 min read
Published in Delivery Associates/ American Cities Climate Challenge·Jul 19, 2022Electrifying transportation drives climate progress.Committing to zero-emissions transportation is a chance for cities to commit to sustainability, public health, and equity. Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States. So how can city leaders promote a sustainable transportation system for everyone without asking residents to compromise on mobility? …Transportation11 min readTransportation11 min read
Published in Delivery Associates/ American Cities Climate Challenge·Mar 4, 2022Build cities for people, not parkingReforming antiquated minimum parking requirements can stimulate more affordable, walkable, and sustainable cities. When cities remove or reform minimum parking requirements, they create space for more affordable, walkable, sustainable cities (and people still get the parking they need). …Transit7 min readTransit7 min read
Published in Delivery Associates/ American Cities Climate Challenge·Jun 29, 2021Pittsburgh’s Climate BudgetHow Steel City identified $41M to repurpose for climate, equity, and economic recovery — without raising taxes — As part of the American Cities Climate Challenge — and in keeping with its years-long commitment to emissions reductions — Pittsburgh established big climate goals. Then, like so many cities, they had to figure out how to fund them. Grant Ervin, Pittsburgh’s Chief Resilience Officer, recalls a conversation with colleagues…Climate Change9 min readClimate Change9 min read
Published in Delivery Associates/ American Cities Climate Challenge·May 17, 2021Bus lanes are paving the way to a green and equitable future.See how Washington, D.C., Portland, Honolulu and Minneapolis are making them happen. For cities on the front lines of climate, equity, and infrastructure, government innovation is more than just flashy technology. It’s also a function of how cities approach budgets, staffing plans, and community engagement when they take on big…Washington DC8 min readWashington DC8 min read
