Emerald Cities Collaborative

Emerald Cities Collaborative
Founded 2009
Type Non-governmental organization
Focus Green Building, Social Justice
Location
Area served
 United States
Method Job training, investment, advocacy
Website www.emeraldcities.org

Emerald Cities Collaborative is a national non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. with affiliate offices in ten US cities. Founded in 2009, Emerald Cities has the stated goal of "greening' our metropolitan areas in high-road ways that advance equal opportunity, shared wealth, and democracy."[1] The collaborative comprises more than 21 national organizations and focuses on retrofitting urban building stock, developing infrastructure, and promoting diverse local economies built around energy efficiency.[2]

Services

Emerald Cities runs a number of programs oriented towards sustainability and energy efficiency, including the Community College Sustainability Project, the Public Housing Sustainability Project, the Better Buildings Challenge, and a large-scale technical assistance program for collaborative stakeholders. The organization also engages in workforce development, providing labor-community partnerships, training programs, and career pipelines to pair qualified individuals with green jobs. Additionally, Emerald Cities coordinates both public and private investments, and advocates both locally and nationally for policy supporting efficient infrastructure.

Chapters

The Emerald Cities Collaborative has chapters in the following cities:

Board

Affiliates

Donors

Donors to the Emerald Cities Collaborative include:

Partner organizations

References

  1. ↑ "Emerald Cities Mission Statement". Emerald Cities.
  2. ↑ "About Emerald Cities". Emerald Cities.
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