The program aims to increase resilience to natural disasters and strengthen the economy while protecting human health and the environment. The Building Blocks program provides quick, targeted technical assistance to communities using tools with demonstrated results and widespread application.
Communities may apply for assistance on one or more of the following topics:
Communities may apply for assistance on one or more of the following topics:
• Bikeshare planning
• Equitable development
• Infill development for distressed cities
• Sustainable strategies for small cities and rural areas
• Flood resilience for riverine and coastal communities
If selected, a community will work with an EPA-supported team of experts during a one-to-two-day workshop, where participants will learn about relevant strategies, policies, and practices.
EPA will select up to 25 communities through a competitive process. Selections will be made in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. This interagency collaboration coordinates federal investments in infrastructure, facilities, and services to get better results for communities and use taxpayer money more efficiently.
Applications will be accepted between October 23 and November 20, 2014. EPA will host a webinar to discuss the program and the application process on Thursday, October 30, 2014, from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT. (EPA)
More information on the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program
More information on the webinar
More information on the Partnership for Sustainable Communities
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