Summarize

To understand the potential pace of growth (or lack of) in a neighborhood, it is important to understand the underlying drivers of change from land use plans to proposed projects that could spark gentrification.

Activities

Review public-sector plans and development proposals within the neighborhood

Including:

  • Land use, transportation, economic development, water and flood management, housing, sustainability, equity, public health, and / or climate action plans and policies.
  • Funded capital improvements within the district or neighborhood as identified in metropolitan planning organization, municipal, public works, transportation authority, and special district budgets.
  • Current public sector construction projects.
Identify local project and program investments

Including:

  • Significant real estate projects (i.e., housing, mixed use development)
  • Utility or clean energy projects (i.e., district energy, community solar, EV charging, resilience hubs)
  • Private mobility investments (i.e., car bike, and scooter sharing)
  • Program investments (i.e., workforce training, grants, after school programs).
Assess the impacts of racial equity and climate resilience
  • Document who benefits and is burdened by each of the identified plans, projects, and programs from a racial equity lens.
  • Document which of the identified plans, projects, and programs will improve or weaken climate resilience within the community.
Using the Plans, Projects and Programs Template, document relevant plans, projects, and programs by each of the Just Communities Commitments
  • Belonging
  • Opportunity
  • Wellbeing
  • Mobility
  • Environment

Engagement

  • Engage and interview key organizational, business, and resident leaders and relevant public and elected officials to further refine and corroborate the results.
  • Hold at least one community workshop to share preliminary findings and solicit feedback.
  • Create a virtual platform to solicit feedback through online surveys and post results.

Certification Templates

Certifciation Templates are only available for active APs and Certification candidates.