Cedar Rapids, IA
Municipality in Iowa
United States
Cedar Rapids, IA is gamifying climate actions with the Sustainable Neighborhoods online dashboard
The City of Cedar Rapids launched the Sustainable Neighborhoods program that encourages residents to take climate action by gamifying sustainability. The Sustainable Neighborhoods online dashboard allows residents to log their sustainability activities and actions such as bike riding, beekeeping, tree planting, food gardening, LED lightbulb use, improving insulation, etc. The city is developing a recognition program to highlight residents and neighborhoods making significant progress.
Cedar Rapids, IA
United States
Cedar Rapids, IA boosts compliance with snow removal rule changes through Snow Buddies pilot
The city council adopted shorter enforcement timelines and penalty fees for sidewalks not cleared in winter to keep paths clear for pedestrians. Cedar Rapids and AmeriCorps VISTA are recruiting adult residents with snow removal equipment as volunteer Snow Buddies. This program matches each volunteer with low-income households unable to meet removal rules. Qualifying residents include senior citizens and residents with limited mobility.
Cedar Rapids, IA
United States
Cedar Rapids, IA created a cost-share program for stormwater infiltration projects
The City of Cedar Rapids created a cost-share program for stormwater infiltration projects. These Best-Management Practices capture stormwater where it lands allowing pollutants and sediment to filter out. The program reimburses 50% of qualified expenses with a $2,000 for residential properties and no limit for commercial properties. The program was created to improve stormwater quality and reduce stormwater quantity by encouraging property owners to become good environmental stewards.
Cedar Rapids, IA
United States
Cedar Rapids, IA launched the Neighborhood P.A.C.T. Emergency Preparedness Initiative
The City of Cedar Rapids launched the Neighborhood P.A.C.T. Emergency Preparedness Initiative to protect residents from natural disasters. The P.A.C.T. initiative was designed to educate residents on preparing for emergencies, how to act during disasters, accessing emergency communications, and training with humanitarian organizations. The P.A.C.T. initiative also covers monthly emergency preparedness topics such as power outages, generator safety, heat emergencies, etc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
United States
Cedar Rapids, IA organized group solar panel purchasing to promote sustainable energy
The City of Cedar Rapids partnered with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Linn County and Johnson County to promote sustainable energy by selling solar panels to the community. The partnership organized "Solar Group Buys" which aggregate demand and scale solar panel deployment to reduce costs for residents and businesses. The partnership also included hosting "Solar Power Hours" virtual information meetings to educate the public on the benefits of solar energy.
Cedar Rapids, IA
United States
Linn County, IA
United States
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