Mayor Andre Dickens announced Atlanta was selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities. Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities is a three-year initiative designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding to incubate and implement transformative local solutions to build low-carbon, resilient and economically thriving communities. Building on the longtime leadership of U.S. cities to confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity, the $200 million Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative will provide deep support to selected cities to pursue solutions in the buildings and transportation sectors through partnerships with PolicyLink, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
By participating in Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities, Atlanta will receive a Bloomberg Philanthropies-funded innovation team (i-team)with up to three dedicated staff with expertise in data analysis, insight development, human-centered design, systems thinking and project management to bolster City capacity in driving progress on climate mitigation and promoting equitable outcomes. The City will also receive multi-year, in-depth, customized policy and technical assistance in collaboration with community-based organizations to mobilize public, private and philanthropic investments.
“Like many of our efforts, reaching our sustainability and equity goals is a group project and we look forward to participating in Bloomberg’s American Sustainable Cities Challenge. This is an opportunity for us to collaborate with cities facing similar challenges, share best practices and tap into resources to fight climate change and enhance the quality of life for all Atlantans,” said Mayor Dickens.
Atlanta was chosen by Bloomberg Philanthropies for Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities based on its leadership and ambition to build resilient, equitable…
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