As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Hala Farid (2021–23) worked with the Austin Housing and Planning Department (HPD), now the City of Austin Housing Department, to promote partnerships and strategies that increase the number of affordable housing units in the city. She supported community-led anti-displacement strategies and programs that center racial equity, encourage asset building, and … Continued
FUSE is thrilled to welcome our Fall 2023 Cohort! Our latest cohort comprises 27 Executive Fellows working in 21 Cities and Counties spread across 16 states over the next 12 months. Meet the Executive Fellows, see what regions they’ll work in, and learn more about the projects below! We are proud to work again with … Continued
These 13 Fall 2023 Executive Fellows are ready to support Cities and Counties in Ohio, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah to build resilient programs, systems, and infrastructures for a more sustainable future for all! Meet the rest of our Fall 2023 Cohort here >> Nikki Vandivort — Cincinnati, OH FUSE Project: Renewable … Continued
Oakland, CA, and Austin, TX, are undergoing rapid environmental and infrastructural changes due to the intensifying impacts of climate change. Amidst the adversity, both cities strive towards resilience, equity, and community empowerment. Let’s delve into their journeys.
This article was written by Beth M. Graham, FUSE Executive Fellow (2022 – 23) and City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience Stakeholder Engagement Director. Mayor Andre Dickens has an ambitious vision for Atlanta: One city with one bright future. A city of safe, healthy, connected neighborhoods with an expansive culture of equity, empowering … Continued
These Fall 2023 Executive Fellows are supporting Dekalb County, Guilford County, the City of Jackson, the City of Jacksonville, the City of New Orleans, and the City of Durham by increasing their climate resilience, advancing economic and workforce development, strengthening food security in communities, and lowering their carbon footprints. Djuan Coleon — DeKalb County, GA … Continued
Four Fall 2023 FUSE Executive Fellows in San Joaquin County, Los Angeles County, the City of Hayward, and King County are set to focus on alternative transportation, updating infrastructure, and reducing energy burden for a sustainable future for their communities. Lauren Batalias — San Joaquin County, CA FUSE Project: Sustainable Transportation Strategies for Underserved Communities … Continued
Like many American cities, Milwaukee is grappling with the increasingly severe impacts of climate change while facing a history of pronounced racial disparities. With a rich industrial past, the city has seen its fair share of ups and downs. From being a beacon for people of color during the Great Migration to grappling with deindustrialization … Continued
As a FUSE Executive Fellow, Kristin Vogel (2022–23) worked with the Milwaukee County Office of Equity to increase coordination of the County’s ecosystem of equity initiatives and build enterprise-wide and regional capacity to strengthen its internal and regional racial equity infrastructure. She launched a Racial Equity Toolkit to support teams in applying a racial equity … Continued