As cities across the globe intensify their efforts to lower their carbon footprint, mass timber is emerging as a revolutionary material in sustainable construction. …Three recent mass timber accelerator programs in Boston, New York City, and Atlanta demonstrate the impact of a coordinated approach between cities, federal agencies, and lumber industry organizations. These programs utilized investments from the SLB, the USDA Forest Service, and other organizations to provide funding for active mass timber development projects in the early phases of project planning and design. These projects also receive technical assistance from WoodWorks, an SLB-funded program. …“The mass timber accelerator programs have given participating cities a faster way to meet their sustainable development goals and to develop knowledge of low-carbon building methods within their building communities,” says SLB President and CEO Cees de Jager. …The SLB is eager to expand its impact through combined investments of $100,000 to $250,000 per selected city.