The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Agency Head, Adrianne Todman, is attending the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Sustainable Urban Development in Rome from November 3-4. She leads the United States delegation to discuss and share insights on building resilient communities and housing. Todman represents the Biden-Harris Administration, known for its significant climate action initiatives aimed at increasing affordable housing supply and reducing costs.
Adrianne Todman stated, “It is my honor to represent the United States of America in this critical time, sharing our work to build resilient, efficient, and sustainable communities and learning best practices from other nations.” She emphasized that the administration has made historic investments in climate action, including retrofitting affordable housing to protect families from extreme heat.
During the meeting, G7 countries signed a Communiqué agreeing to take actions that address spatial inequalities, environmental protection, urban economic investment, and citizen health and safety amid climate change challenges. The agreement acknowledges cities' roles in achieving objectives like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
The Biden-Harris Administration has implemented an all-of-government Housing Supply Action Plan aimed at increasing quality affordable housing. This includes removing barriers to new home construction and facilitating federal financing for builders.
Over four years, efforts have focused on making American communities affordable and energy-efficient while reducing consumer energy costs. President Joe Biden enacted the Inflation Reduction Act—America's largest environmental justice investment—which aims to cut U.S. climate pollution by up to 52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Programs under this act support clean energy projects that reduce carbon emissions and save families money on utility bills.
For more information about Adrianne Todman's visit or related initiatives by the Biden-Harris Administration regarding housing supply and sustainability, inquiries can be directed to HUDPressOffice@HUD.gov.
