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Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Public Safety
The City Justice Policy Advisors Network (CJPAN) offers a peer learning platform to support local leaders in reducing jail use, addressing racial disparities, and embedding equity in community institutions. By fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and promoting equity-driven...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) California
Source The Greenlining Institute
Policy Areas Energy, Transportation & Mobility
Mobility equity programs help fight climate change, improve mobility in underserved communities, and reduce automobile dependence. This report examines innovative clean mobility programs in California and provides best practices for moving towards green transportation. Recommendations...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) California, Vermont
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
Access to affordable housing in urban areas is limited, leading to economic disparities and concentrations of poverty. Communities can enhance economic development and sustainability by distributing affordable housing and job opportunities more equitably. This presentation by The...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source Smart Growth America
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
Pedestrian fatalities are rising nationwide, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities, including lower-income neighborhoods and people of color. To address this, cities should prioritize immediate safety improvements on dangerous streets while adopting long-term systemic...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town, County, National, School Board, School District
State(s) All States
Source Voices for Healthy Kids
Policy Areas -
Conversations about race and racism are often treated with difficulty, discomfort and even fear or avoidance from allies and critics alike, especially when those conversations are with powerful decisionmakers. This guide offers communications strategies that advocates can use with...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Economic Justice, Education
The early childhood workforce has been undervalued, underpaid, and faces significant inequities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. City leaders should prioritize equitable policies and investments to support both formal and informal early childhood providers, ensuring they have...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 1990
Level State
State(s) New York
Source Daniel Cantor & Joel Rogers
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
The current U.S. political system is dominated by business interests, leading to low voter participation, significant income inequality, and inefficient government policies. This brief argues for building a 'New Party' (NP) within the existing Democratic Party, which would cross-endorse...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Urban Institute
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
City leaders are navigating challenges in leveraging federal investments to drive infrastructure and redevelopment while promoting equity, sustainability, and economic growth. To maximize impact, cities should use innovative local financing tools to align funding streams with long-term...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County
State(s) Alabama, Massachusetts, Wisconsin
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice
Cities face growing social inequality and a decline in economic dynamism, which can be addressed through equitable, entrepreneurship-driven policies. The report emphasizes reducing barriers for BIPOC- and women-owned businesses by reforming public and anchor procurement practices,...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level County, Other
State(s) California
Source Metropolitan Transit Commission
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
This document provides guidance to local jurisdictions on how comply with MTC's Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy. The TOC Policy seeks to ensure that communities in transit corridors are places where residents of all abilities, income levels, and racial and ethnic backgrounds...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source National Association of City Transportation Officials
Policy Areas Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
The integration of autonomous vehicles (AVs) into city streets has led to safety, congestion, and equity concerns, with cities lacking the authority to manage these issues effectively. Federal and state collaboration with cities is necessary to develop consistent standards and reporting...

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year -
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Pretrial Justice Institute
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Public Safety
This face sheet outlines ten pretrial policies and practices that may seem like "reform" but undermine liberty, equity, and safety. Reforms to avoid include the expanded use of citations with no court appearance support; fees for pretrial supervision, electronic monitoring, and other...

Type Article
Year 2017
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source ACCESS Magazine
Policy Areas Community Development, Transportation & Mobility
Overcrowded on-street parking and undersupplied public services in low-income neighborhoods calls for parking pricing reforms to manage demand and use the revenue to finance local public services. This policy relates to urban planning, transportation management, and public service...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level National, State
State(s) All States, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington
Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc.
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing
Decarbonizing buildings is essential to achieving broader climate goals, which demand rapid progress toward economy-wide decarbonization. Communities should implement a comprehensive policy framework involving equity and workforce investments, carbon reduction obligations, codes and...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, County, Other, Other Boards and Agencies, School Board, School District, State
State(s) All States
Source Simon Fraser University Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
This guide is designed for individuals sponsoring or planning public engagement initiatives that will inform decision-making in governments, organizations or institutions across sectors. It is designed to public engagement practitioners move beyond inclusion and towards a practice...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Systemic inequities create barriers to success for historically marginialized community members, particularly children of color and those living in poverty. This guide describes how elected officials can embed equity into local governance policies and practices, using early childhood...

Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2009
Level City or Town
State(s) Washington
Source City of Seattle
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
This resolution affirmes Seattle's race and social justice work and directs City Departments to use available tools to assist in the elimination of racial and social disparities across key indicators of success, including health, education, criminal justice, the environment, employment...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Public Safety
Ensuring safe and secure voting during a global pandemic requires that leaders implement at-home systems to facilitate voting while minimizing health risks. This guide provides toolkits and resources to assist localities in setting up and promoting vote-at-home options....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level National, State
State(s) All States
Source The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Policy Areas Children & Families, Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Education
Persistent racial and ethnic disparities in child well-being are evident nationwide. Local elected officials should implement targeted educational and economic policies to remove long-standing barriers and address the specific needs of children of color in their communities. Data...

Type Article
Year 2010
Level National
State(s) California
Source Access
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility
The problem of regressive road pricing and its impact on low-income drivers is being addressed. The country should consider road pricing as a more transparent and efficient way to finance transportation infrastructure, while providing targeted assistance to low-income drivers. This...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, National, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Health, Public Safety
State preemption acted as major barrier to local governments' COVID-19 response, restricting actions like mask mandates, paid leave, and municipal broadband. This report calls for repealing unnecessary preemptions and strengthening home rule to give localities more autonomy. It emphasizes...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Local government plays a key role in ensuring all young children have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and with their families, live healthy and prosperous lives. Elected officials must understand how to navigate the city governance structure to build...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) North Carolina
Source City of Durham Transportation Department, Bloomberg Philanthropies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), University of North Carolina Department of City and Regional Planning
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility
Low-income hospitality workers in Durham face significant barriers due to limited transportation access and high commuting costs. The Bull E-Bike Pilot Program provided e-bikes for commuting and personal use, reducing carbon emissions, improving mobility, and offering economic relief....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Housing, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
The challenge of creating job opportunities for economically disadvantaged communities requires targeted initiatives. Local leaders should implement workforce development programs, job training, and partnerships with local businesses to increase employment access. These efforts should...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
The growing demand for, and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) creates the need for adequate charging infrastructure in cities and towns. To acommodate this in a way that aligns the local interests with user interests, municipalities should ensure that charging stations are strategically...

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