Just Communities Protocol: Altadena Case Study 2025
“Altadena’s Not For Sale”.
Dena’s Just Futures sought to credential that existing “lived expertise” and put it within global standards of excellence, so that community leaders would have confidence in their ability to push back against commercial interests who would define the future of the town’s recovery for them.
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Guide to Developing Resiliency Hubs
This Guide developed by the Urban Sustainability Directors Network is intended to help communities develop new Resilience Hub projects. Most Resilience Hub projects are likely to start by leveraging existing community assets. Some may start with a well- trusted and well-utilized site already identified, while others may start with a strong coalition of community partners. Not all Resilience Hubs will develop in the same order or on the same timeline. Whether starting from designing a community center retrofit, a resilient power solar plus storage installation, or a new emergency shelter, this guide can help identify opportunities to expand beyond a singular goal and meet a wide range of community needs with one project.
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Englewood Agro-Eco District Village Plaza Plan
A foundational, community-led plan to develop the Englewood Village Plaza, a vacant lot that remained dormant for over three decades, into a new addition to the growing public spaces across the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The project is lead by Grow Greater Englewood and serves as the future entry point for the 1.75-mile Englewood Nature Trail, which will be the focal point of the nation’s first Agro-Eco District.
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Industrial EcoDistricts Primer
This paper presents the Center for Neighborhood Technology's research on a range of innovations for Industrial EcoDistricts in the areas of energy, water, transportation, and waste.
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The Sustainable Square Mile
The "Sustainable Square Mile Handbook" by Blacks in Green (BIG) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a guide to creating sustainable, environmentally friendly urban communities. It presents eight principles of green-village building, focusing on community-based practices, economic sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is dedicated to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity by 2030. The SDGs address global challenges, such as inequality and climate change, with an integrated approach, ensuring no one is left behind.
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Neighborhoods at Risk
The "Neighborhoods at Risk" tool from the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit offers an interactive way to explore socioeconomic and climate data. This resource helps communities identify neighborhoods vulnerable to extreme weather and climate change, supporting efforts to prioritize capital improvements, inform policies, and update Hazard Mitigation Plans.
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CDC Heat & Health Tracker
The CDC Heat & Health Tracker is a comprehensive dashboard that provides real-time and historical data on heat exposure and related health impacts across U.S. communities. Users can explore the Heat and Health Index, daily rates of heat-related illnesses, and a 7-day national heat risk forecast, among other crucial metrics to understand and mitigate the impact of extreme heat on public health.
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FEMA National Risk Index
The National Risk Index (NRI), developed by FEMA, is an online tool that illustrates the risk of natural hazards across various U.S. communities. This resource provides an interactive map and data on 18 natural hazards, along with factors such as social vulnerability and community resilience. It helps communities understand their relative risk and supports efforts in mitigation planning and risk communication.
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