Initiating an equity strategy in Tucson would require cross-departmental collaboration and deep public engagement. The new chief equity officer had to make a nuanced and complicated topic — equity — approachable and easy to understand. By establishing an authoritative source of data, the Office of Equity created a strategic way to understand vulnerable communities.
Tacoma adopted an Equity Index map to guide decisions on everything from small business loans to utility upgrades. Here’s how it works.
San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health used GIS technology to adapt to new challenges and better serve the community.
Closing equity gaps has the best chance of helping communities emerge from COVID-19 stronger, more resilient and more equitable.
Ensuring racial equity in public policy means that everybody has the opportunity to achieve optimal health. These 5 questions guide the discussion for equitable enforcement of policies.
Public policies should consider racial equity as one of their main principles. These questions will help guide decision-makers in ensuring stakeholders of all races and ethnicity receive the benefits of a policy.