Mayor Bill Finch (Bridgeport, CT) Speaks on Government Support for Environmental Justice and the BGreen 2020 Plan in Bridgeport, Connecticut

EPA Smart Growth Webinar -- On Monday, October 22, 2012, 11:00-12:00 Eastern, join Mayor Bill Finch of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities for a webinar on how the city of Bridgeport is working to become "New England's greenest city." An EPA Environmental Justice Showcase Community, Bridgeport was featured in the Partnership's 2012 Accomplishments Report (PDF) (20pp, 4.18MB, About PDF) and recent Partnership video.

Mayor Finch will discuss Bridgeport's BGreen 2020 plan for a sustainable Bridgeport and how Bridgeport accessed support from state and federal agencies to help improve the quality of life for city residents.
Officials from HUD, DOT, and EPA will discuss how the Partnership (which helps communities improve access to affordable housing, increase transportation options, and protect the environment) has been working to assist environmental justice communities.