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Mayor Gallego to Co-Chair Effort for Water Solutionshttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/mayors-office/2130Mayor's Office11/4/2021 4:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2130/50L_Photo_001.jpgMayor Gallego to Co-Chair Effort for Water Solutions<div class="ExternalClassC0610D0E3DD840D3886F1E0D24415B12"><html> ​​(GLASGOW, SCOTTLAND) – Mayor Kate Gallego has been named Public Sector Co-chair of the <a target="_blank" href="https://50lhome.org/">50 Liter Home Coalition</a> (50L Home), a collaborative of private, public, and civic leaders who aim to reinvent the future of urban water use through innovations that reduce carbon emissions and promote water security for all.  The announcement came during today's <a target="_blank" href="https://ukcop26.org">COP26</a> sessions, which featured Mayor Gallego and IKEA Group's Chief Sustainability Officer leading a discussion on how cities can address multi-system challenges around water security.<br><br>“Our members and partners in the 50L Home Coalition envision a future where water efficiency and zero-carbon living are an irresistible aspiration for all," said Braulio Eduardo Morera, Director of the 50L Home Coalition. “To achieve such an ambitious target, it is essential we engage with cities and communities and listen to their leaders. We are delighted Mayor Kate Gallego has accepted our Coalition's invitation to be our Public Sector Chair. Her vision for Phoenix as a desert community that prioritizes sustainable growth will be a north star for our work; together we will innovate new water and energy solutions, learn from global best practices, and share what Phoenicians have learned."<br><br>“Just as we have led in innovations like cool pavement, we will continue to find new solutions to address water scarcity and drought," said Mayor Gallego. “I look forward to my role as Co-chair and piloting programs cities around the world have designed, so we can demonstrate the results, and lessons learned, and share them widely. The breakthroughs will become the standard practices of the future."<br><br>The 50L Home Coalition is a global action-oriented platform that unites leaders from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors to address two of the world's most pressing challenges: water <br>security and climate change. This global collaboration aims to transform the way we use water and energy at home, and change the narrative on domestic water consumption by making a water-efficient lifestyle – one where each person uses 50 liters of water per day – both attainable and irresistible. In selecting Mayor Gallego as Public Sector Chair, the Coalition noted her strong environmental leadership, driven by a desire to keep Phoenix a frontrunner in sustainability.<br><br>The 50L Home was inspired by Cape Town's response to a major drought and the looming prospect of a 'Day-Zero' in 2017 and 2018 – the day the city would be forced to turn off water service to all citizens. Cape Town residents had to significantly reduce their water use at home to only 50 liters per person per day. Many cities all over the world are facing a similar threat of Day Zero conditions due to severe water scarcity, while millions of urban dwellers still don't have access to safe drinking water in their homes.<br><br>“As a desert city, Phoenix is a living lab for water and energy innovation, with an essential need to make the most of every drop. The work we do now will inform the lives of the next generation, including my son," said Mayor Gallego. “I want them to experience a verdant, vital world that has recovered from its most serious threat."<br><br>Launched on October 27, 2020, the 50L Home Coalition is supported by an emerging group of global private partners - including Electrolux, Engie, IKEA, Kohler, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Suez, and Arcadis. It was convened by the World Economic Forum, 2030 Water Resources Group, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.<br><br>Mayor Gallego joins private sector co-chair Shailesh Jejurikar, Chief Operating Officer of P&G. The Public Sector Co-Chair role represents non-governmental organization, international governmental organizations, as well as other government or other interested groups that join the 50L Home initiative. <br><br>50L Home was selected by the World Economic Forum as one of its Lighthouse Projects in 2020. Lighthouse Projects exemplify the ways in which stakeholders are making concrete progress to address the pressing societal, economic, environmental, technology, regional and industry<br>challenges of our time. In May 2021, 50L Home was recognized by Fast Company as an Honorable Mention in the General Excellence category of its 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.<br> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/mayorNewsmayors-officeMayor being Interviewed holding microphoneMayor's Office#MayorsOffice @mayorgallego #COP26 #ClimateChange #WaterCOP26, Mayor Gallego, Glasgow, 50LHome Coalition, Climate Change, Water Conservation, Jeanine L'Ecuyer602-526-1335jeanine.lecuyer@phoenix.govMayorGallego

 

 

Nominate Someone: 2023 Disability Awards https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/2775Equal Opportunity6/7/2023 10:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2775/Newsroom_EOD_032.jpgNominate Someone: 2023 Disability Awards <div class="ExternalClass15DB1C4A15044A19ACD2D66FB0A91738"><html> <p>Recognizing ability, advocacy, accessibility, and achievements since 1993, the Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues and the City are proud sponsors of the Disability Awards and Recognition Event (D.A.R.E.).</p> <p>The event honors individuals, organizations and businesses for their dedication and service to people with disabilities.</p> <p>Award categories include Architectural, Business, Non-profit, Community Service, Outstanding Educator, and the Det. Olsen Lifetime Achievement Award.</p> <p>Nominations need to be submitted <a target="_blank" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XGm5lg5PvUKK37p1V2A0a8dCr72llv1Cj74wxYXqWblUQlY3QUU0VkpFT1NMV001NzVIOVdMSjRYTC4u">online</a> by July 31. For more information, call 602-534-1279.</p> <p>​<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/eodNews
Phoenix Receives $13.3 Million Grant Towards Addressing Homelessnesshttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/homeless-solutions/2774Homeless Solutions6/7/2023 7:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2774/Newsroom_CMO_ARPA.jpgPhoenix Receives $13.3 Million Grant Towards Addressing Homelessness<div class="ExternalClassD59F746A74BF41339588B07DC4FE7EAF"><html> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Today, the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) announced it will be awarding nearly $20 million in grants to local governments from the newly-created Homeless Shelter and Services (HSS) Fund to provide shelter and other services to people experiencing homelessness. The City of Phoenix will be awarded $13.3 million. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">“The City of Phoenix is grateful for this new partnership with the Arizona Department of Housing, and we are looking forward to seeing the results of collective investments from cities across the state. Together, we can make real progress towards finding long-term solutions to house each and every Arizonan,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.</span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">  </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The grant funding will be dedicated to creating additional shelter options and services for people staying in the area around the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix. The City </span> <a href="/newsroom/homeless-solutions/2731" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">continues </span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">to </span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">take a targeted approach to address the </span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">city’s largest encampment</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">, accelerating existing plans to connect unsheltered residents with needed resources and services, and increasing resources to meet the demand. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">These City’s strategic multi-pronged approach to addressing homelessness is led by the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS). OHS provides support for people experiencing homelessness and is committed to ending homelessness through a comprehensive, regional approach to shelter and heat relief, outreach, supportive and behavioral health services, homelessness prevention, and supportive housing.​</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">OHS has already committed $140 million dollars to homeless solutions since July 2021, with a significant portion of that funding going toward funding ongoing projects that will stretch into at least 2024. This has resulted in nearly 600 additional shelter beds and 800 more in the pipeline, long-term storage options and more.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> ​</span> </p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br></span></p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">FOR MORE INFORMATION:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <a href="https://t.co/g4ats9zsdH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Read</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"> the full announcement from the ADOH</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span> <a href="http://www.phoenix.gov/solutions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Learn more about the City of Phoenix Office of Homeless Solutions</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">.</span> </p> </div> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/homeless-solutionsNews
Cool Pavement Program Hits 100-Mile Markhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2773Street Transportation6/6/2023 6:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2773/100 mile cool pavement event.jpgCool Pavement Program Hits 100-Mile Mark<div class="ExternalClass073A194E4BB94E329D0484668106309D"><html> <p>​​The Phoenix Street Transportation Department has applied the innovative cool pavement seal coat to 100 miles of city streets. Mayor Kate Gallego, and Vice Mayor and District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari joined with community members, media and city staff to celebrate the milestone on Tuesday in Estrella.<br></p><p>The most recent neighborhood streets to receive the cool seal coating are located in the area bordered by Lower Buckeye Road and Durango Street between 83rd and 79th avenues. That area accounts for approximately five miles of local roadway and crews are working on the application process this week.</p><p>Phoenix's Cool Pavement Program started in 2020. During the last four years, the cool seal coating has been applied to the streets in dozens of neighborhoods citywide and the parking lot of Esteban Park. </p><p>Street Transportation Department staff and Arizona State University researchers have partnered to analyze the impact cool pavement has on the urban heat island effect. Testing has proven a 10.5 to 12 degree Fahrenheit surface temperature difference in the midday and afternoon hours, and that surface temperatures at sunrise averaged 2.4 degrees lower.</p><p>Additionally, the durability of the coating, which acts as sunscreen for the pavement, is being studied to learn if it will lengthen the maintenance life of the pavement surface. Testing to date shows the core temperature of the asphalt is lower, which could lead to a long-term cost efficiency for pavement maintenance.</p><p>Also celebrated on Tuesday was that the cool pavement seal coat is produced locally by manufacturer GuardTop, which in 2017 opened a 120,000-square-foot production facility near downtown Phoenix. Since 2022, the company has exclusively produced the cool pavement material at that facility, which is its Sustainability Hub. In addition to supplying the product to the City of Phoenix, it is shipped to locations domestically and internationally, including Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.</p><p>The cool pavement coating is a water-based, non-toxic, recyclable product that bonds to asphalt.</p><p>To learn more about Phoenix's Cool Pavement Program, visit <a target="_blank" href="/streets/coolpavement">Phoenix.gov/Streets/CoolPavement</a>. ​</p><br></html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/streetsNews

 

 

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