Seattle

AREA:
369 km2
POPULATION:
764,753
United States

Seattle serves as a lighthouse city under the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Program (SCIP), contributing its experience in climate resilience, green mobility, and circular economy innovation through the GPSC Global Knowledge Platform. As one of the leading U.S. cities advancing a just transition to carbon neutrality, Seattle integrates equity-focused climate policies, data-driven planning, and nature-based solutions into urban management. The city’s Climate Action Plan commits to net-zero emissions by 2050 and prioritizes decarbonization of transport, buildings, and waste systems while protecting vulnerable communities. By sharing its lessons on adaptive infrastructure and inclusive governance, Seattle supports peer cities in designing integrated, low-carbon, and people-centered urban pathways.

Recent initiatives

Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development Public transportation is often a city’s best strategy to curb congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But rapidly expanding populations and insufficient financing

Municipal PPP

Well-designed and well-managed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can deliver high-quality and cost-efficient infrastructure, helping municipalities address critical infrastructure needs in the face

Gender and Cities

The World Bank Group takes as its starting point that no country, community, or economy can achieve its potential or meet the challenges of the 21st century without the full and equal participation of
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