Just Communities Information Exchange

An Online Library to Advance Neighborhood Equitable & Regenerative Development

The Just Communities Information Exchange is an ever-expanding online library of original and curated resources designed to support the application of best practices, innovative solutions, and peer-to-peer exchange for those looking to advance Just Growth. Just Communities Accredited Practitioners are encouraged to submit resources to the Exchange.

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Guide to Developing Resiliency Hubs

This Guide developed by the Urban Sustainability Directors Network is intended to help communities develop new Resilience Hub projects. Most Resilience Hub projects are likely to start by leveraging existing community assets. Some may start with a well- trusted and well-utilized site already identified, while others may start with a strong coalition of community partners. Not all Resilience Hubs will develop in the same order or on the same timeline. Whether starting from designing a community center retrofit, a resilient power solar plus storage installation, or a new emergency shelter, this guide can help identify opportunities to expand beyond a singular goal and meet a wide range of community needs with one project.

Toolkits and Best Practices

Englewood Agro-Eco District Village Plaza Plan

A foundational, community-led plan to develop the Englewood Village Plaza, a vacant lot that remained dormant for over three decades, into a new addition to the growing public spaces across the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The project is lead by Grow Greater Englewood and serves as the future entry point for the 1.75-mile Englewood Nature Trail, which will be the focal point of the nation’s first Agro-Eco District.

Plans and Reports

Industrial EcoDistricts Primer

This paper presents the Center for Neighborhood Technology's research on a range of innovations for Industrial EcoDistricts in the areas of energy, water, transportation, and waste.

Toolkits and Best Practices

Multisolving Institute Flower Tool

Facilitating Long-term, Whole-system, Equity-based Reflection (FLOWER) is Multisolving Institute’s interactive online community engagement tool to help stakeholders foster the conversations and imagination required to improve strategies, achieve multiple goals, and explore shared needs while prioritizing equity.

The Multisolving Institute is a global movement addressing complex societal issues through integrated solutions. By focusing on climate change, equity, health, and biodiversity, the institute promotes collaborative ways to solve multiple problems with single investments2. They offer resources, tools, and training to help individuals and organizations implement multisolving strategies.

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