ProGov21 Policy Library

The City of Richmond's comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) includes a variety of initiatives such as the Richmond Build program, which provides green job training and employment opportunities for local youth, and partnerships to install solar panels in lower-income neighborhoods....

The City of Gonzales, California, developed its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainability. It identifies emission reduction targets and strategies across various sectors, including energy use, transportation, land...

Across the U.S., land use planning and water management are siloed despite their interdependence. This disconnection leads to inefficient infrastructure, exacerbates climate-driven risks like drought and flooding, and weakens communities' resilience. This report advocates for integrated...

Fossil fuel-dependent transportation systems produce greenhouse gas emissions, harming air quality and disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color. This report details Seattle's plan to electrify public transit systems and convert a significant portion...

Climate action planning includes a wide variety of strategies, such as establishing greenhouse gas inventories, forecasting future emissions, adopting sustainable land use policies, and measures to improve energy efficiency. The City of Carson, in collaboration with the South Bay...

Transportation systems must adapt in order to meet broader environmental objectives. Traditional transportation performance measures focused mainly on mobility and safety, but did not effectively assess sustainability. This document provides a detailed guide on how to integrate sustainability...

Smaller legacy cities are vital for a national low-carbon transition but lack the fiscal capacity and institutional support to engage in sustainability planning. This report calls for "green regeneration" by integrating climate resilience, environmental justice, and green economic...