January 2015 Urban Sustainability Innovation Report

FEATURED USDN INNOVATION STORY: Bringing Equity into Sustainability: Progress in Portland OR and Seattle on integrating equity into sustainability work is spreading across the United States through individual city work and peer collaboration. USDN and Partners for Places (P4P) are creating a new way for cities to advance their understanding of and commitment to equity in sustainability - the latest step in a 3-year journey that has helped sustainability directors focus on this key third leg of the 3E stool. More »

Urban Sustainability Innovator Profile: Desiree Williams-Rajee (Portland, Oregon) is tasked with helping the city integrate equity into its organizational culture, policy, and program practices, including the Climate Action Plan. More »


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