USDN is a trusted peer-to-peer network of local government sustainability practitioners across the US and Canada who are committed to transformative change that builds equitable, resilient, sustainable communities. Over 250 cities and counties and 2,000 individuals are members of the network. 

USDN delivers programs, curates partnerships, and creates connections to strengthen sustainability practitioners’ capacity as changemakers and test, spread and scale innovative practices and solutions. USDN’s staff and members collaborate to lead and influence the field to achieve larger systems-level change.

We work on adaptive leadership, racial equity, building energy, climate resilience, equity-centered community collaboration and engagement, renewable energy, climate action planning, low-carbon mobility, evolving the field, and more. 

We believe:

A diverse, inclusive, and equity-centered climate movement is essential to achieving our ambitious goals for equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities.

Local governments have a responsibility to partner and play an influential role within the movement toward equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities.

By working together, local government sustainability practitioners and their partners can accurately diagnose the root causes of the multiple societal emergencies we are experiencing today and identify and catalyze opportunities to resolve them. 

The network is a unique organizing model that accelerates transformative change because it centers and connects practitioners to each other and their communities. 

If you want to become a member of USDN, please visit our webpage to join! https://www.usdn.org/join.html#/

Government

Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)

Deneine C. Powell

Javonne Paul

Jamal Brown

Vanessa King

Mckenzie Jones

Laurene Hamilton

Julia Trezona Peek

Jon Crowe

Drew Woodward

Cynthia Mccoy

Brianne Fisher

Billy Schweig

Amber Weaver

Allison Adcox

The Program and Project Management Team at USDN coordinates and oversees various initiatives aimed at building equitable and sustainable communities. This team ensures the effective implementation of projects related to climate resilience, renewable energy, adaptive leadership, and low-carbon mobility. They collaborate with local government sustainability practitioners and partners to manage resources, timelines, and deliverables, facilitating the spread and scaling of innovative practices and solutions. The team also emphasizes integrating racial equity and community engagement into all projects to support transformative, systems-level change.

Program and Project Management Team

Communications and Engagement Team

Program and Project Management Team

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