Essay: From grassroots organizing to transformative climate policy

Essay: From grassroots organizing to transformative climate policy

In the face of strong headwinds at the federal level, Evanston has remained firm in its commitments to sustainability and environmental equity. In many ways, these commitments owe their strength and resilience to years of grassroots organizing. In a pair of essays, Steve Perkins and Eleanor Revelle tell the story of what Perkins describes as “a participatory, collaborative approach … that ultimately engaged hundreds of residents, birthed new com…