Climate-Smart Cities™–New Orleans

Few American cities are more vulnerable to climate change-related flooding, heat, and storms than New Orleans. So it makes sense that city leaders are setting ambitious goals for developing green infrastructure to keep the city cool, absorb stormwater runoff, and shield homes, streets, and businesses from flooding. The Trust for Public Land’s Climate-Smart Cities team is working with public agencies, neighborhoods, funders, and researchers to help New Orleans develop green infrastructure where it’s needed most.