I am very happy to see this work coming to fruition. This was a big effort. Great job Dr. Mitchell and Yale students, as well as those who contributed to the guide, and provided research supports. I love that there are short and long versions.

Has this been posted online yet? If so, can someone provide a link?

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/climatechange/GC3/GC3-2022-agendas-and-minutes/Quick-Reference-Equity-in-Planning-Guide_Final-Draft_51922.pdf

Thank you!

The guide will be posted on the GC3 website, and will also be sent to those of you on the GC3 email list with a copy of this webinar. If you are not sure you are on that mailing list, I can send it to you directly. mmitch3@gmu.edu. - Mark Mitchell MD

Thanks so much, Leticia for your help in developing the guide!

@Mark Mitchell MD and Lee Cruz. It was my honor to work alongside state experts and the passionate students on this resource guide. We were glad to be of service on these critical equity issues. My team and I hope to stay involved in the planning and implementation.

There is a state law that defines minorities and it was used in the Guide that was just shown. The law does not indicate percentages- just defines the communities. Low income communities is also defines by state law.

Thresholds. That's the word I was looking for.

That makes sense Orlando!

Agreed.

I think increasing the percentage of funding would be more appropriate

how about combining categories

like 3 or more categories must be applicable

Categories is helpful, but don’t shrink the list

I like that idea!

This just reminded me that many workforce programs use that (meets 3) of these metrics - you qualify. That is a per person metric for workforce.

Or could be weighted if it meets multiple categories-

Are we using zipcodes? as communities?

Could you go back a slide please? For a second?

Cheers!

yes

can you share your email Sarah?

sarah.watson@ct.gov

thanks!

Will consideration be given in proportion to percentage of vulnerable people in each area so that no matter how many applications are submitted, locations with more vulnerable people get their fair share of the money?

"Low income" could include also include stressors such as housing cost burden

It might be helpful to find a way of weighting each category by degree of citizen vulnerability. Theoretically, a community might be eligible for increased prioritization even if it meets 3 categories (say a wealthy growing community of young professionals of color). Perhaps a negative score for high numbers of citizens who are not as vulnerable could be considered.

Thanks Sarah, great to hear how that's being considered.

Regarding your question over reimbursement of the bond funding, I think it is important to note that some municipalities and groups cannot afford it. Is it possible for the Green Bank to provide no-interest loans to awarded projects when requested?

If funding requires matching grants, low-income communities are th last likely to b able to apply. The percentage of of match required might be governed by income levls

I have to hop off. Sarah I will be following up with via email.

after the holidays

oh

well...

Late September

Is there a deadline for granting the money and/or distributing the money?

i missed what you said, sorry

but i heard a question

For NGO’s to get local municipalities to hav commissions to act. So that requirment application should be given several months to fulfill.

Sarah, you asked about site visits to advice applicants?

Advise applicants*

Yes. Or virtual office hours.

Both is helpful

i agree and webinars that are always there

A FAQ page and a kick-off webinar are helpful. CDC typically has a Q&A link that posts all the questions asked during the application process that is my "go-to" for helpful info.

or 1 webinar for guidance

sorry posts questions AND answers....

I like the suggested 12-18 month project length.

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have a great day!

Thank you!

Thank you.

thank you very much