In this Q&A, Stephany De Scisciolo, Enterprise’s vice president of impact, evaluation and population health, breaks down the findings of our new indoor air quality study, why they matter and where we go from here.
Mechanical ventilation in homes could save thousands of lives and prevent major health consequences, according to a study by Enterprise and the National Center for Healthy Housing.
This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” At Enterprise, we carry out that call to action by building more sustainable, resilient communities.
Last year was the hottest year on record , and 2024 has a one-in-three chance of being even hotter. As temperatures increase and climate change worsens, extreme heat events will occur with more frequency and intensity, having an outsized impact in dense, urban areas. Urban neighborhoods face increased temperatures due to building concentrations and a lack of green space, creating a phenomenon referred to as the urban heat island effect. Neighborhoods with a high number of low-income residents of color experience more intense heat island effects. This is not by chance, but is a result of deliberate, discriminatory housing policies that have impacted people of color, pushing them into vulnerable neighborhoods prone to extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Enterprise, LISC, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, are pleased to announce the publication of What's Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods. The project, funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation, will serve as a critical resource for everyone committed to tackling the climate crisis and building more resilient, sustainable, and prosperous communities.