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Policy Library

Browse our collection of climate resilience policies and implementation examples.

Cohousing & Cooperative Housing Mandate

A framework to decarbonize housing by prioritizing 'resource-efficient communities' over independent units. It uses zoning overlays, public land partnerships, and legal reforms to incentivize Co-ops and Cohousing.

Generic policy

Community Retrofit Aggregation & Financing Tool (CRAFT)

A framework for 'Community-Scale Retrofitting' that enables neighborhoods to bulk-buy retrofits (insulation, heat pumps, solar) with integrated financing, lowering costs and accelerating decarbonization.

Generic policy

Cool Pavements & Heat Resilience Strategy

A comprehensive public realm adaptation strategy that mandates high-albedo/permeable road surfaces to lower urban temperatures, establishes a 'Right to Cool' for tenants, and enforces heat-based labor protections.

Generic policy

Data Center Constraints & Community Protection

A zoning and operational framework to protect community resources from hyperscale data centers. It mandates strict caps on noise and water usage, requires grid-positive energy sourcing, and enforcing transparency.

Generic policy

Dynamic Urban Access & Reinvestment Zones

A 'Best-of-Breed' congestion pricing policy using dynamic pricing and transparent revenue recycling to manage traffic demand, reduce emissions, and fund public transit improvements.

Generic policy

Eco-Roof & Energy Resilience Mandate

A comprehensive framework mandating solar or green roofs on all new buildings, with a robust phase-in plan for existing structures to ensure energy generation and climate resilience.

Generic policy

EV-Ready & Right-to-Charge Ordinance

A phased infrastructure policy mandating 100% 'EV-Readiness' in new builds, establishing a legal 'Right-to-Charge' for tenants, and creating fire-safe storage standards for e-bikes.

Generic policy

Geothermal Workforce Reuse & Firm Energy Infrastructure Model

A pragmatic energy infrastructure model that repurposes oil and gas drilling expertise to deliver firm power, long-duration storage, and industrial heat through geothermal systems. Proven across multiple jurisdictions with different political and regulatory contexts.

Generic policy

Green Roofs & Sponge City Infrastructure Model

A framework for mandatory green roofs, solar integration, and permeable infrastructure to manage stormwater, reduce urban heat, and improve energy efficiency.

Generic policy

Healthy Homes & Induction Transition Mandate

A public health-focused policy that phases out gas cooking to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and mandates 'Induction-Ready' circuits to future-proof housing.

Generic policy