Commitments

Twenty-two key indicators organized into five priority areas to help communities define success and measure progress

  • Belonging

    Vibrant and inclusive communities

  • Opportunity

    Thriving and upwardly mobile communities

  • Wellbeing

    Joyful and healthy communities

  • Mobility

    Vibrant and inclusive communities

  • Environment

    Thriving and upwardly mobile communities

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Browse Commitments by Priority

1

Civic Participation

Nurture and expand opportunities for local leadership and community involvement
2

Housing Access

Promote access to stable and affordable housing options
3

Culture & Identity

Foster and celebrate cultural diversity, heritage, and expression
4

Local Economy / Entrepreneurship

Nurture local businesses and services that meet the needs of the community
5

Education

Increase access to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities
6

Employment & Workforce

Promote full and productive employment and economic opportunity
7

Digital Connectivity

Provide access to affordable and reliable broadband services
8

Active Living

Encourage physical activity in everyday life
9

Health

Foster physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being
10

Safety

Ensure people feel secure and respected
11

Parks & Open Space

Ensure access to open spaces and natural areas
12

Food

Provide access to healthy and affordable fresh food
13

Street Network

Increase connectivity and safety of street network
14

Multimodality

Promote walking and cycling, and micro-mobility options
15

Transit

Enhance public transit options and access
16

Electric Vehicles

Foster widespread electric vehicle adoption and affordability
17

Climate

Commit to decarbonization and climate resilience
18

Energy

Promote energy efficiency and clean energy generation
19

Water

Promote comprehensive sustainable water management
20

Air Quality

Commit to clean air
21

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health

Strengthen ecological diversity and habitat functionality
22

Waste

Commit to net zero waste

WHY JUST COMMUNITIES COMMITMENTS?

To help communities get organized, we created a comprehensive set of equitable and regenerative development metrics to help shape and guide impact over time. The Commitments:

Shape decision making

The Just Communities Commitments help every community to identify what matters most and set clear targets to help guide investment decisions and measure progress over time.

Spark collaboration

The Just Communities Commitments help communities see the bigger picture and need for collaboration among a broad set of stakeholders.

Harness local wisdom

The Just Communities Commitments  help to foster authentic and meaningful participation by the community to shape priorities.

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