In Lawrence, Massachusetts, residents are working with Conservation Law Foundation and Groundwork Lawrence to advance a vision for a healthy, active, and connected city—with “climate safe” neighbourhoods and a network of parks and green corridors that provide cooling shade, stormwater capture, and equitable access to community resources. Taking lessons learned from global cities like London; Paris; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Bologna, Italy, Resilient Corridors will build an urban commons that is co-created with the community, for a sustainable environment.

Lawrence is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.