b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HERELocal Examples and Case Studies from Peer CitiesEmerge Program New JerseyNew Jerseys Emerge Program, created under the Economic Recovery Act of 2020, encourages economic development in priority sectors and in targeted communities across the state. An incentive program like this could help the District better target specific industries that are most beneficial to the long-term growth and vitality of the District.Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute San Antonio, TexasThe University of Texas at San Antonio created the Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute to partner with the community and contribute to a new energy future that builds on a diverse resource base to position San Antonio as a significant contributor to the 21st century global energy economy. The state could similarly marshal its intellectual power, research capabilities, and physical infrastructure to prioritize sustainable energy and become a hub for innovation in this space.Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) Green Infrastructure Internship Program Wilmington, DelawareStudents from Delaware Technical Community College are learning firsthand about how to implement, design, construct, and maintain green infrastructure projects, as well as gaining an understanding of environmental resilience challenges in Delaware, as part of the Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) Green Infrastructure Internship Program. Scaling this existing program could create the labor pool to make the District an attractive location for sustainable development companies.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 131'