The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Approach
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2023
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces
The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Initiative provides support to communities in urbanized watersheds looking to reduce stormwater runoff using green infrastructure. This brief outlines how communities can incorporate green technology into roadway and utility upgrades. These projects generate a new industry for green jobs, add natural systems into urban spaces to manage and filter stormwater, and help communities improve climate resiliency.