#00003Cheaper access to clean water
Access to clean water is a basic human right. We need to find ways to make it more affordable and accessible for every community.
Amara Okafor
Joined July 1, 2025
1 issue submitted:
3 solutions proposed:
#00017Dedicated bus lanes on major corridors
Paint and enforce dedicated bus-only lanes on the busiest corridors. This simple infrastructure change can cut bus travel times by 30-50% and dramatically improve reliability, as shown by BRT systems in Bogota, Istanbul, and Brisbane.
#00025Community land trusts to keep housing affordable permanently
Create community land trusts (CLTs) where a nonprofit owns the land and residents own the buildings. When homes are resold, price caps ensure they remain affordable for the next buyer. Over 250 CLTs in the US have proven this model preserves affordability across generations.
#00035Mandatory building energy audits and retrofits
Require energy audits for all buildings at point of sale or lease renewal. Buildings below a minimum efficiency rating must complete retrofits within 3 years, with low-interest municipal loans available. New York City's Local Law 97 is a model—it sets emissions caps for large buildings with escalating penalties.