Through a social impact bond (SIB), an “impact investor “ provides the program funding for a social program over a period of years (typically 5- 7).

Cities in North America have an important role to play in building prosperity and well-being while promoting lifestyles compatible with the limits of natural systems.

Cities need partners. At a time when local governments are confronting challenges on multiple fronts ranging from rising inequality to fast-moving global economic tides and reduced state and federal support, collaboration has never been so important.

Indigenous North Americans continue to be overrepresented among those who are poor, unemployed, and with low levels of education.

Local governments are faced with a tsunami of Sharing Economy activities. This roadmap helps local governments across North America strategically engage to foster more sustainable cities.

In response to the increasingly serious impacts of climate change, people around the world are attempting to wrest contr