What’s Possible

To address the climate challenge and achieve an equitable #energytransition, investment in under-resourced frontline communities is essential. Building Climate-Resilient Communities: Frontline Experiences and Real-World Solutions, a recent panel hosted by Canary Media Inc., explores this very topic and features insights from climate and community experts, including John Moon from Wells Fargo, Annie Donovan from Raza Development Fund, Brett Isaac from Navajo Power, and John Smith from Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI). You can watch the full panel discussion here: https://bit.ly/3X4a92W #WhatsPossible #CommunityDevelopment #CommunityResilience

What’s Possible is a blueprint for building sustainable American cities. The book brings together experts in climate, community development, and finance, and offers practical solutions that connect clean energy, community resilience, and equity. Together we can build a better future for all. Learn how at www.whatspossiblebook.org.

There's still time to register for the "Climate Resilience Convening" on June 10th and 11th! 📅 Join Federal Reserve Bank of New York, LISC Phoenix, and Raza Development Fund for a two-day event featuring poignant perspectives and commentary from frontline and indigenous community leaders. Learn more at https://bit.ly/44xehdu.

Community-led solutions that center the voices of those that have been most directly affected by #climatechange will be an essential part of any equitable transition. We must ensure that the benefits of a clean energy economy are felt by those who need it most. Let's make sure frontline communities have a seat at the table. Learn how at www.whatspossiblebook.org.

"Climate issues are community development issues and vice versa. Those in community development finance must address the impacts of climate change in order to meet impact goals for economic opportunity and growth." Laura Mixter of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Anna Smukowski of Enterprise Community Partners dive into how emerging investment frameworks can have a transformative impact on communities in their essay in #WhatsPossible. You can read their full essay, along with many others, at www.whatspossiblebook.org.

"We have to work with our existing systems and institutions to come up with solutions to the climate catastrophe, and we think the best way to do that is through public-private partnerships." – Donnel Baird, BlocPower CEO and What's Possible Author. Download a free copy of #WhatsPossible to learn how BlocPower is leveraging public-private partnerships to transform our existing energy infrastructure. Visit www.whatspossiblebook.org.

Mark your calendars for the "Climate Resilience Convening" on June 10th and 11th! 📅 Co-hosted by Federal Reserve Bank of New York, LISC Phoenix, and Raza Development Fund, the two-day event will celebrate the launch of What's Possible and feature lively panel discussions and presentations that elevate indigenous perspectives on #ClimateResilience and #EnvironmentalJustice. Read more about the programming and register for the event here: https://bit.ly/44xehdu.

📖 Last week’s What’s Possible launch event, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, brought together prominent leaders in climate and community development. The opening discussion featured insightful perspectives from Amber Kuchar-Bell (Opportunity Finance Network), Shaun Donovan (Enterprise Community Partners), Michael Rangel T. Pugh (Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)), and Cathie Mahon (Inclusiv), moderated by Claire Kramer Mills. They explored the unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity to combat #climatechange and the importance of building resilient communities and infrastructure through cross-sector collaboration. Download your free copy of #WhatsPossible today at www.whatspossiblebook.org. Photo Credit: Enterprise Community Partners

What's Possible explores the critical role financial institutions play in deploying sustainable finance to local communities and driving #economicgrowth across America. Learn more by downloading a copy of #WhatsPossible today: www.whatspossiblebook.org.

🎉 Today's the Day! 🎉 Join fellow capital providers, community-based organizations, philanthropists, researchers, and policymakers virtually or in person for an exciting event hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to celebrate What’s Possible! 📍 Location: Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or tune in online!) 🕒 Time: 1-5 p.m. E.T. Register Here: https://bit.ly/3vJEjND