This report details the creation of the Denver, CO Climate Protection Fund. Denver is only the second city in the nation to have a taxpayer-supported fund focused solely on climate action.
Equity is achieved when a person’s identity does not determine their opportunities or life outcomes. Equitable and inclusive communities are places of belonging that provide access to resources and opportunities for all people to improve the quality of their life.
CASR will analyze the extent to which the investment reduces costs, including currently externalized costs, and increases economic benefits, minimizes negative health impacts and increases health benefits for disproportionately impacted communities. We will ensure that programs directly serve and engage disproportionately impacted people. We will use participatory and inclusive design whenever possible to ensure projects address a community-identified priority.
Metrics:
• Reduced household costs for energy or transportation
• Reduced exposure to air pollution, such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides
• Number of disproportionately impacted people who are served and percent of funds benefitting
disproportionately impacted communities
• Avoided costs from climate change harms (e.g., health care, property damage, etc.)
• Increased access to good green jobs
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