Advancing Sustainability Through Circular Economy Infrastructure Development
Phoenix and FUSE are expanding circular economy infrastructure, making materials from local resources that support jobs, innovation, and environmental health. As new technologies proliferate, communities must manage complex material streams in ways that reduce waste and create value. Phoenix is growing into a hub that attracts recovery-focused businesses, supports innovation,... Read more
Deploying Energy Resilience Solutions in Aviation
Phoenix and FUSE are advancing clean energy solutions across the airport system to improve reliability, reduce emissions, and support community wellbeing. Airports are essential economic and transportation hubs that must operate reliably in a changing climate. Phoenix is exploring how on-site energy storage, microgrids, and other clean energy solutions can... Read more
Making Boston a Home for Every Child
Boston and FUSE are coordinating citywide efforts so every child can learn, play, and thrive in connected neighborhoods that support families. Families in Boston want schools, housing, parks, and health services to work together in ways that are easy to access and responsive to community needs. The Mayor’s Office of... Read more
Advancing Economic Opportunity through Place-Based Resilience Strategies
Austin, Texas, is working to implement economic resilience strategies that address longstanding disparities in access to opportunity and small business support across its communities. The FUSE Executive Fellow will help the city pilot and scale these strategies by coordinating cross-sector efforts and developing tools for long-term implementation. Ultimately, this will... Read more
Advancing Economic Mobility Through Housing Access
Austin, Texas is working to improve how its housing programs advance economic mobility and expand access to long-term financial opportunity for all residents. The FUSE Executive Fellow will develop data-driven strategies to evaluate program effectiveness, strengthen housing initiatives, and explore sustainable financing models to support first-time homebuyers and income-restricted renters.... Read more
Expanding Access to Capital for Small Businesses
The City of Baltimore is working to expand access to capital for small businesses, with a focus on historically underserved communities, to address longstanding funding challenges and promote sustainable economic growth. The FUSE Executive Fellow will develop strategic recommendations to improve financial accessibility, strengthen partnerships with lenders, and design innovative... Read more
Expanding Affordable Housing Supply for First-Time Homebuyers
The City of Philadelphia is working to expand comprehensive first-time homeownership opportunities and increase housing supply through multiple innovative housing programs, such as the Turn the Key Neighborhoods Program, which transforms vacant, city-owned lots into affordable homes. The FUSE Executive Fellow will work with a team of content experts to... Read more
Empowering Atlanta’s Housing Future
Atlanta faces significant housing challenges that disproportionately impact underserved communities, particularly communities of color. Rising housing costs and limited access to financial resources have created barriers to homeownership, with Black families experiencing a 50% lower homeownership rate compared to white families due to historical lending practices and lack of targeted... Read more
Empowering Small Developers and Driving Entrepreneurship
The Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government (LMG) is addressing economic inequality through a targeted approach to foster entrepreneurship and real estate development within underserved communities. FUSE Executive Fellow Johnetta Roberts will lead a comprehensive assessment of the small developer landscape in Louisville, conducting listening sessions with stakeholders across local government, nonprofits,... Read more
Pursuing Restorative Justice through Housing
Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing is working to close the wealth gap through multiple strategies, including creating and preserving affordable housing, supporting homeowners and renters, providing housing services to homeless individuals, and developing city-owned property. The City has adopted several approaches to help low and moderate-income families become homeowners, including... Read more