Greening America's Cities

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
10:30 - 11:30

Theme

High Level


Details

In July 2023, the Bezos Earth Fund announced a $400 million commitment to partnering with local community groups across the U.S., rejuvenating urban spaces in underserved communities, ensuring more parks, trees, and community gardens. Our goal is to not just beautify, but to bring tangible health, environmental, and societal benefits to these areas. Launched with an initial funding round of $50 million for community-driven projects in and around Albuquerque, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Wilmington, our initiative plans to expand its reach through 2030. This session will highlight existing investments and the need and opportunity in other communities around the United States. Hosted by: Bezos Earth Fund


Speaker

Justin Bibb
City of Cleveland, OH, USA

Cecilia Martinez
Chief, Environmental and Climate Justice
Bezos Earth Fund

Satya Rhodes-Conway
City of Madison, WI, USA

Anton Seals
Lead Steward
Grow Greater Englewood, Chicago, IL

Sandra Smithers
Executive Director
New Castle Prevention Coalition, Delaware

Andrew Steer
President & CEO
Bezos Earth Fund

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