Reports The future of urban climate action: Shaping systems for equitable, long-term change September 16, 2025 Environment
Speeches Remarks for Kresge Arts in Detroit award celebration: Three Bass-ic Lessons from Marion Hayden July 21, 2025 Detroit
Reports Climate Adaptation – The State of Practice in U.S. Communities This report examines efforts to develop and implement climate-adaptation projects in 17 cities across the U.S. The study analyzed efforts underway, motivations for action and how communities went from planning… Reports November 16, 2016 Environment
Commentary President’s Letter: Hope Starts Here Thursday was a watershed moment for Detroit. More than 100 community representatives – from healthcare institutions to government agencies … early childhood providers to community organizations … parents of young… Commentary November 10, 2016 Detroit
Reports Fact Sheet: Launching the Resilience Dialogues This fact sheet accompanies the launch of an initiative by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to connect community leaders with scientists and climate experts to help… Reports November 1, 2016 Environment
Speeches Opportunities and Incentives for the Water Sector in Building Resilience to Climate Change Opportunities and Incentives for the Water Sector in Building Resilience to Climate Change. Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to be here today and thank you for the… Speeches October 30, 2016 Environment
Commentary What Detroit Can Teach Us About Implementing the New Urban Agenda For government leaders and urban practitioners, the New Urban Agenda offers a compelling vision for the future of cities – resilient, sustainable, equitable and inclusive. The agenda rightly argues cities… Commentary October 20, 2016 American Cities