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Transforming Cities by Creating an Inclusive Green Economy
Opportunity Dividend Summit
Julie Roberts
March 2, 2010
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Why the Why the Green Green Economy? Economy?
Chester ThrowerPittsburgh, PA
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Green Economy RoadmapGreen Economy Roadmap:Sowing the Seeds of Green Prosperity
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Clean Energy Works PortlandClean Energy Works Portland
Nation’s first city-scaled energy efficiency program
Ramp-up: 100,000 homes and 10,000 jobs over 10 years
Community Workforce Agreement
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CleanClean Energy Works PortlandEnergy Works Portland
Community Workforce Agreement
Targeted Hiring
Workforce Standards
Contractor Pool
Best-Value Contracting
Photo credit: Dawn Jones/Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.
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Clean Energy Works PortlandClean Energy Works Portland
Key Elements
Revolving Loan Fund
On-Bill Repayment
Stakeholder Committee
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Green Construction Policy FrameworkGreen Construction Policy Framework
Create Green Buildings
Construction Careers
Creating a Pipeline
Accountability
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Story of JosefinaStory of Josefina
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Waste and Recycling: Waste and Recycling: Turn Brown Industry GreenTurn Brown Industry Green
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Restructure collection of waste
Mandate recycling and composting
Require processing facilities to meet environmental and workplace standards
Incentivize green manufacturing
Plus, new federal policy………………
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Photo credit: Stop Trashing the Climate Report (2008)
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Urban ManufacturingUrban Manufacturing Greener Companies, Better Jobs
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Why Urban Manufacturing?Why Urban Manufacturing?Higher Wage Jobs and Potential Career Ladders
Total Inflation for NYC Region 2000-2005: 20.9%Wages from NYS DOL 2005 year-end data; Inflation from Bureau of Labor Statistics; Annual Consumer Price Index for NY Metro Area, March 2007 Photo Credit: CNBC
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Urban Manufacturing Urban Manufacturing OpportunitiesOpportunities
Energy retrofits and renewables
Local green supply chains
Brownfields clean-up and repositioning
Clean-tech manufacturing centers
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National NetworkNational Network
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Support Coalitions Driving Policy
What Role Can Foundations Play? What Role Can Foundations Play?
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Focus on Middle Class Career Ladders
What Role Can Foundations Play? What Role Can Foundations Play?
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What Role Can Foundations Play? What Role Can Foundations Play?
Make Strategic Program-Related Investments (PRI)
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Transforming Communities Through an Inclusive Green EconomyGreen For All
