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Los Angeles County, home to 9.7 million residents across 88 cities and diverse communities, is working to improve the coordination and delivery of services with a focus on equity and inclusion. Through the Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative and the newly established Prevention and Promotion Coordination and Implementation Team... Read more

Los Angeles County's Department of Public Health, through its Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Programs (MCAH), is prioritizing youth health by empowering adolescents to navigate healthcare systems and make informed decisions about their well-being. Collaborating with its Youth Advisory Council—a diverse group of high school and college students—the County will... Read more

Columbus is addressing rising housing instability that disproportionately impacts BIPOC communities, recent immigrants, and residents in underserved neighborhoods. The Columbus Department of Development is engaging FUSE Executive Fellow Nicole Jackson to develop a data-driven early warning system that identifies key factors contributing to housing insecurity, such as rising rents, predatory... Read more

The County of Los Angeles is leading two significant initiatives to protect and enhance its coastal assets: a coastal resilience initiative and the “Marina del Rey for All” (MdR for All) project. These efforts aim to ensure equitable, inclusive access to beaches and coastlines while addressing challenges such as extreme... Read more

Columbus, OH, is confronting a growing mental health crisis, with vulnerable communities—especially Black residents and low-income households—facing disproportionate challenges in accessing care due to systemic barriers like transportation, stigma, and financial constraints. Columbus Public Health (CPH) is leading efforts to bridge these gaps through programs addressing postpartum mental health, social... Read more

Los Angeles County is addressing the rapid rise among Latino residents experiencing homelessness, which increased by 26% from 2020 to 2022—more than triple the national rate. In response, the County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative convened a task force to identify barriers such as language access, immigration status, and... Read more

Los Angeles County’s Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a critical role in delivering essential services across the County, including IT support, energy management, procurement, and operations, while advancing key diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. However, ISD’s current rate-setting and billing processes are inconsistent, causing customer departments to have challenges... Read more

Los Angeles County, home to one of the largest homeless populations in the United States, is prioritizing racial equity in its response to homelessness, recognizing that Black residents—though only 10% of the population—make up 30% of those experiencing homelessness. The County is partnering with FUSE Executive Fellow Ni Kal S.... Read more

Columbus is advancing its Comprehensive Neighborhood Safety Strategy 2.0 by incorporating cutting-edge public safety sensor technologies to build stronger, safer neighborhoods through transparency and community collaboration. These technologies—such as real-time cameras, noise sensors, and license plate readers—offer the potential to enhance police response and public safety. However, to ensure responsible... Read more

New Orleans is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving building energy efficiency. It has successfully reduced energy use in its City buildings and launched the Downtown Energy Challenge. Despite restrictions on regulating natural gas use in private buildings, the City aims to lead by example and encourage others... Read more