The Just Communities Blog

Guide to Developing Resiliency Hubs

This Guide developed by the Urban Sustainability Directors Network is intended to help communities develop new Resilience Hub projects. Most Resilience Hub projects are likely to start by leveraging existing community assets. Some may start with a well- trusted and well-utilized site already identified, while others may start with a strong coalition of community partners. Not all Resilience Hubs will develop in the same order or on the same timeline. Whether starting from designing a community center retrofit, a resilient power solar plus storage installation, or a new emergency shelter, this guide can help identify opportunities to expand beyond a singular goal and meet a wide range of community needs with one project.

Industrial EcoDistricts Primer

This paper presents the Center for Neighborhood Technology's research on a range of innovations for Industrial EcoDistricts in the areas of energy, water, transportation, and waste.

Multisolving Institute Flower Tool

Facilitating Long-term, Whole-system, Equity-based Reflection (FLOWER) is Multisolving Institute’s interactive online community engagement tool to help stakeholders foster the conversations and imagination required to improve strategies, achieve multiple goals, and explore shared needs while prioritizing equity.

The Multisolving Institute is a global movement addressing complex societal issues through integrated solutions. By focusing on climate change, equity, health, and biodiversity, the institute promotes collaborative ways to solve multiple problems with single investments2. They offer resources, tools, and training to help individuals and organizations implement multisolving strategies.

The Sustainable Square Mile

The "Sustainable Square Mile Handbook" by Blacks in Green (BIG) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a guide to creating sustainable, environmentally friendly urban communities. It presents eight principles of green-village building, focusing on community-based practices, economic sustainability, and environmental stewardship.