Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Delray Beach spotlights climate action, tree-canopy and youth programs in All-America City bid
Summary
Delray Beach officials and nonprofit partners highlighted sustainability efforts — from youth arborist teams to a citizen-driven climate action plan — as the city prepares a delegation to present for the All-America City Award in Denver June 27–29.
Delray Beach is pitching its sustainability and community-engagement programs as it vies for a fourth All-America City Award, officials said on the Village Vibes podcast. Janai, a representative from the city’s education office, said the city is a three-time winner, most recently in 2017, and is preparing a delegation to present in Denver June 27–29.
The All-America City Award, administered by the National Civic League, this year emphasized “strengthening environmental sustainability through inclusive community engagement,” Janai said. That theme guided Delray Beach’s application and its selection of featured nonprofit partners and city initiatives.
City and nonprofit leaders described three community programs highlighted in the application. Janai said Community Greening’s youth arborist team, tree giveaways and urban orchards…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
