Rockefeller Foundation opens its “100 Resilient Cities Challenge” (Architect’s Newspaper)
Architect’s Newspaper
(8/26/2014 4:03 PM, Henry Melcher)
VIDEO. The Rockefeller Foundation is now accepting applications for its “100 Resilient Cities Challenge,” which will fund $100 million worth of resiliency projects in cities around the world. According to the Foundation, winning cities will be eligible to receive funds “to hire a Chief Resilience Officer, assistance in developing a resilience strategy, access to a platform of innovative private and public sector tools to help design and implement that strategy, and membership in the 100 Resilient Cities Network.” Applications are due September 10th. More information, and applications, can be found here.
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