The Climate Mayors

Climate Mayors Chair & @boisemayor Lauren McLean speaks with @grist reporter Jake Bittle on how cities like #Boise are hardwiring climate resilience into everyday decisions. From housing to transit, progress is happening closest to home.

Climate Mayor Eileen Higgins of #Miami speaks with @grist reporter Jake Bittle on why housing and climate aren't separate fights, and how cities like hers are tackling both at once.

Climate Mayor @JustinMBibb of #Cleveland speaks with @grist reporter Jake Bittle on why mayors on the front lines can't afford to wait to act on climate, regardless of what's happening in Washington.

“We want data centers to be a race to the top... to bring on new, clean energy sources, to manage their water hopefully in a way that replaces what they use," - Climate Mayors Chair Emerita Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix at Stanford University’s Sustainable Data Center Symposium.

“If we can build affordable housing near reliable transit, it's a double whammy – transit for me is a climate issue, & transit-oriented housing is a climate solution.”  — said Mayor Higgins at our #ClimateMayors x @Grist event.

#ClimateMayors @boisemayor Lauren McLean, @JustinMBibb of Cleveland, and Eileen Higgins of Miami break down seven ways cities are hardwiring climate resilience into everyday decisions.  @smartcitiesdive:  smartcitiesdive.com/news/cities-cl…

Local Power, Global Impact — and these mayors delivered. 💬 “By getting more homes closer to jobs, we're addressing affordability and advancing long-term climate goals." Thank you to @grist and moderator Jake Bittle for a powerful conversation.

1 in 5 Americans. 16 cities. One mission: make EV charging affordable and accessible for everyone. 🌎 #ClimateMayors is proud to partner with @LACI_Hub and @C40Cities on the second City Climate Innovation Challenge! Learn more: laincubator.org/secondcitychal…

Catch nationally recognized voices in the data center development conversation, #ClimateMayors Phoenix @MayorGallego and San Antonio Mayor @GinaOrtizJones as they speak at the Sustainable Data Centers Symposium at Stanford University this Friday!

States and cities aren't waiting for Washington. 🌎 A new report highlights #ClimateMayors alongside 4 innovations driving climate progress at the local level — smarter siting, automated permitting, community benefits & public finance. fas.org/publication/fo…

🌎 On #EarthDay, we’re reminded that #mayors are best positioned to improve people’s lives. All week, #ClimateMayors has been amplifying local initiatives helping cities lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and create stronger communities. THANK YOU, MAYORS!

Our Chair & @boisemayor Lauren McLean is breaking new ground. Boise is the first U.S. city to pilot geothermal expansion for affordable multifamily housing — backed by a $1M @BloombergDotOrg Mayors Challenge award. Read more: cityofboise.org/news/mayor/202…

📅 April 20 | San Francisco #ClimateMayors Exec. Director Kate Wright moderates a conversation with Bay Area mayors @RajSalwan @VickiSVeenker & Vice Mayor @MentionMelissa on what bold, practical climate leadership looks like at the local level. Register: acceleratingthetransition.org

#ClimateMayor Angela Birney is working to ensure that housing in Redmond stays affordable, accessible, resilient & healthy. The City of Redmond recently upgraded 22 affordable homes with new electric heat pumps & heat pump water heaters to replace gas systems ⚡️

💰 Cities are not waiting for federal grants to fund climate action. @c40cities' new Municipal Finance Playbook shows how to build long-term climate financing into local governance — from utility rates to bonds to public-private partnerships. c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Muni…

Mayor Keisha Chapman & East Point, GA are delivering affordable electricity that's 94% emissions-free ⚡ Their plan: 100% renewable energy for all new demand through solar power 💪 That's #ImpactMultiplied What local climate projects are making a difference where you live? 👇

#ClimateMayor & Dayton Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss is securing an affordable, reliable future for Dayton — the Gem City Solar Project will power ~14,000 homes, cut energy costs, & move the city closer to 100% renewable electricity by 2040. 🌇 Learn more: wdtn.com/news/local-new…

Miami just passed a unanimous resolution to eliminate single-use plastics from City contracts & property! 🌊 Mayor @EileenHiggins: "Miami residents are tired of seeing plastic in our streets, our waterways, & they are right to demand action." Read more: miami.gov/Notices/News-N…

🌎#ClimateMayors Chair & @boisemayor Lauren McLean launches “Keep Boise Cool” — a community climate action guide to make it easier for residents to create custom plans, join events & win eco‑friendly prizes. The Goal: Carbon neutral by 2050. Learn more: cityofboise.org/news/public-wo…

On our Housing Affordability Member Call, Jeff Lubell (@UrbanLandInst Terwilliger Center for Housing) reminded us that developers aren’t anti-climate, they just want certainty & economies of scale! He reveals four barriers that Mayors & cities must address to create more infill: