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As #COP28 comes to a close, leaders in the US continue to have their work cut out for them around #climate action. Global handshakes will not be enough. Public investment is a must, but so is unlocking the power of private financial markets: brookings.edu/articles/cop28…

On Tuesday, January 16, please join Brookings Metro for a discussion with Henry Grabar on how American cities can evolve their approaches to parking and, in the process, build more inclusive and sustainable neighborhoods. Register: brook.gs/4aL1kze

Just in: We recently announced a plan to reform our disaster assistance program. Planned updates include cutting red tape to help survivors recover faster by establishing new programs, expanding eligibility, and simplifying the application process. More: fema.gov/press-release/…

Here’s the fed. infrastructure “decoder” resource you’ve been looking for! Proud to co-author w/ @jbisready for NRDC 🌎🏡 “Act Locally” is for local advocates & local gov’ts to find & deploy #BIL transportation & #IRA energy funds. Please share! nrdc.org/resources/act-…

We are pleased to share our latest report, "Toward a Strong and Equitable Water Workforce" which identifies 3 strategies and 9 initiatives to address the quantity and equity challenges in the nation’s #WaterWorkforce. 💧Dive in here: uswateralliance.org/resources/towa…

The historic federal investments in #infrastructure will require similar support for training & skills development for workers and strategies to diversify this job sector. Read my latest op-ed with Joe Kane The Brookings Institution Brookings Metro @skillscoalition brookings.edu/articles/build…

Building a stronger #infrastructure workforce requires more than $. Yes, huge new federal investments (BIL, etc.) have potential to create jobs, but we still must address systemic gaps in training, outreach, and more, as @EspinozaNotes and I describe: brookings.edu/articles/build…

On a new episode of The Current, Joe Kane joins 망갱이 in conversation about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and its direct and indirect economic implications. Listen at the link below or on your preferred podcast app: brookings.edu/articles/econo…

We’re pleased to announce Robert Puentes as the new vice president and director of Brookings Metro! Learn more about his appointment and background: brookings.edu/brookings-inst…

ICYMI: We just came out with a big update to our Brookings Metro federal #infrastructure hub, showing the latest awards across 400+ different #IIJA and #IRA programs as of April 2024: brookings.edu/articles/feder… A ton of information--check it out! And more updates to come!

After a string of water main bursts in #Atlanta, we're once again grappling with an age-old conundrum: how to stay ahead of an increasingly intractable list of #water #infrastructure challenges. A few issues to consider, per my new Brookings Metro post: brookings.edu/articles/atlan…

The Great Lakes region has a chance to replace the Rust Belt with the Blue Belt, John Austin says. With the global need for smart water technology solutions, water technology may be the region’s strongest advantage among its fast-growing business sectors. brookings.edu/articles/the-g…

Join us next Wednesday (9/18) for our event The Brookings Institution on financing a more equitable #climate transition: brookings.edu/events/mobiliz… Will feature remarks from Ethan Zindler Robert Puentes and a panel led by Adie Tomer Amrith Ramkumar Aime Williams Justin Worland. Should be timely!

How can the US launch more scalable and equitable #climate investments? Check our new The Brookings Institution report on the key barriers public AND private leaders need to overcome brookings.edu/articles/mobil… Adie Tomer Jenny Schuetz Sanjay Patnaik @xavbriggs Manann Donoghoe Brookings Metro

How does funding for #transportation flow across the country? And how do states plan and implement different investments? Check an expansive new Brookings Metro report by my colleagues Adie Tomer and Ben Swedberg who break down the details: brookings.edu/articles/conne…

Excited to collaborate with the Workforce Solutions Capital Area team on a new Brookings Metro piece exploring the Austin Infrastructure Academy + how it can serve as a model for other regions looking to address their #infrastructure workforce needs head-on: brookings.edu/articles/how-l…

PIC’s colleagues at The Brookings Institution, @JWKane1 and Adie Tomer, analyzed the need for investments in U.S. transportation and water systems. Locally, our partnership led to an analysis of San Diego County’s #ClimateRisks. Full report: brookings.edu/articles/finan…

The U.S. has a big #water #infrastructure challenge--that comes with a big price tag. In a new Brookings Metro report, I break down how states can accelerate more water investment: brookings.edu/articles/explo…

Climate change and aging infrastructure already threaten to disrupt drinking water supplies. A shrinking workforce risks making the problem worse trib.al/doUoxNh

The #LA #Fires are already one of the most devastating disasters in #CA and US history. And they're another reminder of the struggles to recognize and reinvest in our #water #infrastructure. My latest Brookings Metro: brookings.edu/articles/the-l…