Nashville One of 25 Cities Chosen for Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Program and Funding

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced today that Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected Nashville to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities (BASC). Nashville is one of 25 cities chosen for the three-year initiative. BASC is designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding to incubate and implement transformative local solutions to build sustainable, resilient, and economically thriving communities. Building on the longtime leadership of U.S. cities to confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity, the initiative will allow the Mayor’s Office and Bloomberg’s local innovation team to work more closely with frequently underfunded communities to give them the opportunity to build a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future. By participating in BASC, Nashville will receive a three-member innovation team with expertise in data analysis, human-centered design, systems thinking, and project management. This team will be active for three years to help the city drive progress on climate mitigation and equitable outcomes. The innovation team will also work with community-based organizations to build capacity and mobilize public, private, and philanthropic investments. “This is about building a better future together. We’re excited to dream and act to build healthier, wealthier communities,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “We’ll be deeply...