Washington DCS ward 7 is home to not only the majority of single-family homes in washington, DCS 100-year floodplain, but also a predominantly black population that faces increased climate…

Washington DCS ward 7 is home to not only the majority of single-family homes in washington, DCS 100-year floodplain, but also a predominantly black population that faces increased climate vulnerability due to socio-economic stressors and legacies of systemic racism. The FH faunteroy community enrichment center will lead intergenerational efforts to build climate resilience and address complex environmental problems with ward 7 residents through a model built on self-determination and collaboration with public and private partners. Activities will include workforce development programming, environmental education, and developing community-driven decision-making processes and structures. The project is supported by NOAA offices and leverages NOAA assets to integrate scientific information, cultural knowledge, and diverse community values into resilience hub programming and partnerships. These efforts will inform the development of resilience hubs in ward 7 and throughout DC to help VU