Pioneering Places Executive Leaders Guide

Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSan Francisco, USANairobi, KenyaMontréal, CanadaUtrecht, NetherlandsMedellín, ColombiaPhysical and Social Infrastructure Resilience and Wellbeing Sustainability and Circularity San Francisco, USASan Francisco has long been a pioneer in climate innovation, where people and nature thrive together. By blending nature - positive solutions with bold economic revitalisation, our city continues to demonstrate how ecological resilience and community well -being go hand in hand. We look forward to building on this legacy to ensure San Francisco remains at the forefront of shaping thriving, sustainable cities for the future.” Challenge Major initiatives converge at the Embarcadero –Market Street interface , one of San Francisco’s most recognisable civic gateways, yet operate across multiple timelines and jurisdictions, risking fragmented delivery of flood and seismic resilience projects, public realm improvements and economic activation. Opportunity Develop a unified urban design and resilience framework aligning Port, City and federal partners, ensuring that climate protection investments also deliver vibrant, inclusive and economically resilient public spaces.Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San FranciscoAdvancing urban resilience and economic revitalisation along the Central Embarcadero by uniting climate adaptation, design excellence and public – private collaboration. Outcomes ‒Catalyse a shared design vision and delivery roadmap to be endorsed by key public and private partners for a climate-ready Central Embarcadero. ‒Support one to two pilot efforts that demonstrate integrated resilience and activation, helping to inform the next USACE design phase. ‒Establish innovative partnership and financing approaches to attract private investment and build long - term public confidence.For more than a century, San Francisco’s downtown waterfront has greeted newcomers and been a defining symbol of our city. We are proud to join with the Pioneering Places Programme to renew this iconic place, act on critical climate adaptation goals and offer a warmer welcome at the City’s front door. Together with global partners, we are excited to plan for the next 100 -years of innovation, culture, resilience and opportunity.” Alicia John -Baptiste, Chief of Infrastructure, Climate and Mobility, City & County of San Francisco