Smart Surfaces Coalition @_SmartSurfaces
Driving the rapid adoption of climate-resilient infrastructure to help cities cut heat, reduce flooding, promote equity, save money, and improve livability. smartsurfacescoalition.org Washington, DC Joined July 2018-
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Surface-level decisions can deliver deep urban climate resilience. 3 new tools from @_SmartSurfaces Coalition help #cities turn roofs, roads & pavements into climate solutions—reducing heat 🥵 & flood risk 🌊 while saving billions 💰. Get the details 🔗 bit.ly/3V8B9fg
🏙️ Surface-level decisions can deliver deep resilience. New tools from the Smart Surfaces Coalition help cities turn roofs, roads & pavements into climate solutions—reducing heat and flood risk and saving billions. 🔗 Read the Full Press Release: smartsurfacescoalition.org/summer-tool-la…
Urban heat is intensifying—but we can fight it smarter. 🌇🔥🌿 We partnered with @AmericanForests to release a guide on using trees + Smart Surfaces to beat #extremeheat & manage stormwater. 📘 Read: lnkd.in/g49XQmAH 🌐 More tools: smartsurfacespolicy.org
The Atlanta City Council has passed an ordinance requiring cool roofs on all new buildings and major roof replacements. The policy is projected to lower peak summer temperatures by up to 2.4°F & deliver $310m in energy savings: citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/Home/Component…
Smart Surfaces in Congress 🏛️ Two bills we support are tackling #ExtremeHeat: ✅ Cool Roof Rebate Act – rebates for reflective roofs ✅ Urban Heat Mitigation Act – funds cool roofs, trees, shade & more Smart, life-saving solutions for heat-vulnerable communities.
A new piece from @leagueofcities explores how urban tree canopies reduce extreme heat, boost health, and build community resilience — with recommendations & resources for local leaders. 🌳 nlc.org/article/2025/0… #UrbanForestry #ClimateResilience #ExtremeHeat
Trump’s recent executive order directs the DOJ to identify and target state and local climate laws, teeing up potential future litigation, legislation, & funding threats. Learn more in this blog from SSC partner @SabinCenter: 🔗 blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange/…
What do cool surfaces have to do with climate change? A lot—and Bill Nye is here to explain how. In a new animated video from @ClimateResolve, he explains how cool surfaces like reflective roofs & pavements cut heat, emissions & energy costs. 🎥: youtube.com/watch?v=wI_izx…
This Friday: Join @PublicHealth for a free webinar: Building Resilience to Climate Trauma: A Public Health Approach to Mental Well-Being Feat. @tpl_org’s Health Director. 📅 April 12 , 2:00 PM EDT 🔗pathlms.com/health/courses… #ClimateChangesHealth #ClimateResilience #MentalHealth
🌳 Big win for Columbia, SC! 🌳 A member of our Cities for Smart Surfaces cohort, @CityofColumbia planted 1,290 trees in 6 months—years ahead of schedule! This boosts shade, air quality & stormwater management. 🌱👏 #UrbanGreening #SmartSurfaces
A new US Department of Transportation memo threatens funding for green infrastructure & bike projects—harming public health, safety, & economic opportunity. Sign this letter from our partners at @NationalASLA to urge US DOT to reverse this policy: asla.org/advocate.aspx?…
SSC Partner Spotlight: @CAPAstrategies 📊 Cities can’t tackle extreme heat without knowing where it’s worst. CAPA’s heat mapping projects fill in data gaps, helping cities like Reno, NV target tree planting, cooling centers, & more. Learn more: 🔗 knowablemagazine.org/content/articl…
Our partners at @WorldResources are scaling nature-based solutions in 11 African cities through the Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator At SSC, we share WRI’s vision: scalable solutions that transform cities & can be replicated worldwide: wri.org/initiatives/gr… 📸 credit: WRI
We’re featured in @CarbonBrief's latest “Debriefed” spotlight on how Smart Surfaces offer a viable, scalable, and cost-effective solution for tackling extreme heat. Check out the article to learn more about Smart Surfaces: carbonbrief.org/debriefed-21-f…
☀️ San Antonio is leading the way with a $30M solar PV investment, boosting energy efficiency and creating jobs! Proud to see San Antonio, a Cities for Smart Surfaces member, leading with smart surface innovations. 🌱 Learn more: sa.gov/Directory/News…
After the hottest year on record, it's clear: extreme heat is here—but so are the solutions. Cities have tools to act now. Learn more in this piece from @leagueofcities: nlc.org/article/2025/0…
🌡️ Climate change is driving up insurance premiums & devaluing properties. First Street reports $1.47T in potential losses by 2055. Cities that prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure will have a competitive edge in the future housing market: firststreet.org/research-libra…
A new blog from @NationalASLA highlights Cherry Creek West, a new development in Denver that is transforming 13 acres of asphalt into a walkable, bikeable community designed with Smart Surfaces 🌿 Learn more: dirt.asla.org/2025/01/25/che…
The Smart Surfaces Peer Learning Network will kick off next week, connecting urban infrastructure practitioners with resources, funding opportunities, & policy guidance to support the adoption of Smart Surfaces. 🌱🏙️ Learn more: smartsurfacescoalition.org/peer-learning-…
"Why is it easier to imagine a world on fire than one in bloom?" Our latest blog explores Solarpunk—a genre rooted in sustainability & equity—& how Smart Surfaces bring this vision to life. 🌱 Read here: smartsurfacescoalition.org/blog/solarpunk Artwork: The Fifth Sacred Thing by Jessica Perlstein
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