Transformative Climate Communities Program by Sophie Young
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Sophie Young, Program Manager, Transformative Climate Communities at the California Strategic Growth Council gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing Anti-Displacement and Gentrification in Transportation Electrification webinar on October 26, 2021.
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Transformative Climate Communities Program by Sophie Young
- 1. Transformative Climate Communities Program Forth Mobility Webinar: Anti-Displacement and Gentrification in Transportation Electrification October 26, 2021
- 2. Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Community-led transformation to enable the California communities most impacted by pollution to choose their own goals, strategies and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution. Total Investments: $229.2 million Implementation Grants: $23-66 M Planning Grants: $100-200 K
- 3. Street Trees Pedestrian & Bike Lanes Community Garden & Compost Farm Affordable Housing Single-Family Solar & Energy Efficiency Multi-Family Solar Park Low carbon Buses Job Center TCC incorporates project types from the suite of California Climate Investments: Project Types • Affordable and sustainable housing developments • Residential weatherization and solar projects • Water-energy efficiency installations • Food waste prevention and rescue • Urban greening projects • Health and well-being projects Transportation project types • Transit stations and facilities • Electric buses, vanpools, car and bicycle share programs • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure • Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
- 4. Transformative Elements Unique from other State funded GHG reduction programs, TCC's design ensures that investments reflect the community’s vision and goals by emphasizing three transformative elements to maximize benefits and to minimize unintended harm. Community Engagement Workforce Development Displacement Avoidance • Institutionalize opportunities for residents to participate in the planning and governance of TCC implementation • Build civic engagement while fostering the next generation of community leaders • Connect residents with training and educational opportunities that provide them with new skills • Place residents in employment opportunities on TCC and leveraged projects • Preserve the supply of affordable housing, neighborhood stabilization and wealth building • Protect tenure of existing residents • Retain and grow the local small business community
- 7. 7 Transportation Electrification Project Examples Projects incorporate meaningful community engagement during all project phases of to ensure existing residents access and benefit from transit improvements. Project Examples • Green Together (Pacoima/Sun Valley) - DASH E-bus, EV Charging Stations, East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor • Transform Fresno - Clean Shared Mobility Network, Vehicle Replacement Incentives, Connector Bus • Stockton Rising - Electric Bus Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Key Learnings • Community-led design AND implementation • Design for access • Resident connectivity: key destinations & community amenities • Usable locations: bus stops, EV charging stations, bike share stations • Accessible design: transit types, transit passes • Implement for access • Educational workshops & trainings • Tailored outreach strategies • Workforce development opportunities • Evaluate community use and outcomes