Emily Sidla joined Barr in 2013, providing support to both the Climate and Global program teams. Emily is now a full-time member of the Climate team, contributing to the program’s interests in clean energy and climate resiliency and working on grantmaking activities.
What Does Climate Change Mean for Coastal Communities?
A conversation with Erika Spanger-Siegfried on findings from a landmark report on flood risks and adaptation strategies for coastal communities and the opportunities for climate resilience in Boston and beyond.
Inspiration and Ideas from Leaders in Clean Energy
Key takeaways from a recent workshop of city leaders focused on advancing clean energy.
From Urban Wasteland to Great Neighborhood
Since 2005, when the MBTA abandoned its Bartlett Yard bus facility, the 8.5-acre site in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood had become an urban wasteland. Thanks to a unanimous vote earlier this fall by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the site's transformation into a mixed-use, smart growth development took a big step forward.