Project Identification
We’re proud to partner with the Crescent City Harbor District on a major redevelopment initiative. CSS secured funding for the development of a Harbor Redevelopment Master Plan, to meet the District’s goal of increasing revenue and adding new business to support the commercial fishing industry and the community. We have identified projects and property locations for development; and are leading the process to secure long-term leases for Harbor-Dependent Commercial, Recreational, and Visitor-Serving businesses.
Clean Air Starts with Local Voices!
It’s time to make your voices heard– help prioritize local air pollutant emission reduction projects in our community.
We held a series of Breathe Easy community meetings bringing together community residents, key organizations and air pollution experts, to discuss and identify local air pollution issues and projects needed to solve them to improve air quality.
Community members came together to pinpoint key air pollution issues and develop impactful solutions. This collaborative process will result in:
- A list of 10 prioritized project options
- A comprehensive plan and design for at least one criteria air pollutant reduction project–positioning it for potential grant funding.
Get involved! Fill out the surveys above to help your community Breathe Easy.
Citizens' Dock Redesign
We partnered with Crescent City Harbor District to develop a redesign plan for Citizens' Dock with the community in mind. After hosting several rounds of community meetings, we worked with engineers to take community input and turn it into multiple design options that would meet their needs.
Empowering Youth
Transforming Lives through Workforce Development and E-Bike Innovation
We’re thrilled to announce the success of our partnership with Community Shop Class, California Mobility Center, and SMUD, facilitated in collaboration with CSS's own Coday Anthony! Together, we’ve empowered youth facing housing instability through a unique workforce development program. From manufacturing assembly to e-bike mechanics, these talented individuals have honed their skills and passion. We celebrated their achievements by presenting them with their very own Hiboy brand e-bikes. They assembled, geared up with helmets, and joined us for a thrilling test ride after completing a bike safety course. Here’s to a brighter future filled with opportunities and adventures.
The Smart CSS Solution
The SMART CSS Program has been designed to assist Locals with organizing work for community development in their jurisdiction. We identify government-owned buildings, schools, and private buildings with potential projects for SMART Union members. We identify grant funding and finance solutions for those projects. We develop property owner relationships and secure Community Benefits Agreement for every project we work on. We collect all needed project documents. And then we write grant and finance applications to fund the projects. Learn more by watching the video.
CSS Building Inventory Tools
Explore an example of our Building Inventory Mapping Tool in New York City. Click on any building icon to find out all about that building.