RETI Center was conceived and born in response to the need to strengthen economically and environmentally vulnerable urban coastal areas. As urgent needs arise, we respond using a myriad of solutions that fall under our four core competencies: RESILIENCE: PLACE-BASED PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT We help build resilient coastal communities that focus on the future through diverse and connected populations; flood-ready homes; pollution-free, protected coastlines; and independent, renewable energy supplies EDUCATION: THE GREEN-BLUE PIPELINE Working with young people from kindergarten to graduate school, we cultivate the mindset and motivation to cope with our changing environment TRAINING: GREEN-BLUE COLLAR WORKFORCE Providing training and permanent jobs in future-facing industries such as renewable and efficient energy, carbon neutral manufacturing, and climate change protection measures for disadvantaged populations INNOVATION: RESILIENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT By providing resources, expertise and work space for startups and established companies, we help develop and market products to fight climate change