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THE CITY OF CHICAGO EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (ETOD) POLICY PLAN

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source City of Chicago

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Health, Housing, Transportation & Mobility

This report identifies inequitable transit-oriented development (TOD) in Chicago, which has exacerbated racial and economic disparities, as a critical concern. To address this, the City can adopt the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan, designed to ensure that...

Fostering Partnerships for Community Engagement: Community Voice and Power Sharing Guidebook

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Urban Institute

Policy Areas Community Development

To address the challenge of building equitable and sustainable partnerships for community-engaged work, localities should adopt policies that emphasize the importance of thorough preparation, promoting equity, maintaining transparency, and cultivating trust in partnerships. This plan...

Community Wealth-Building Models: Opportunities to Bolster Local Ownership

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Urban Institute

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice

Inequities in access to capital and investment opportunities continue to affect Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities. To address this, community wealth-building models can be implemented to increase asset ownership and allow for community-led investment decisions. These models...

City Justice Policy Advisors Network

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...

Telling a New Story: A Collaborative Checklist for Social Justice Leaders

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2013

Level National

State(s) All States

Source The Opportunity Agenda and the Center for Media Justice

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance

Advocates for social justice face complex systemic issues and must approach issues strategically in order to succeed. This checklist provides guidance for local leaders on developing effective narratives for sustained equitable community development....

The Chicago Cycling Strategy

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Chicago Department of Transportation

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility

Expanding equitable transportation through cycling is essential as the transportation landscape evolves. This report advocates for a dynamic and flexible Chicago Cycling Strategy, structured around strategic pillars and foundational building blocks to guide bike network development....

Charlotte Building a Network of Complete Streets

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) North Carolina

Source City of Charlotte

Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

To ensure safe and equitable mobility, Charlotte requires reconfiguring streets to better accommodate all users. This report outlines plans to incorporate cycle-tracks, buffered bike lanes, roundabouts, and wider sidewalks, enhancing connectivity and safety. These improvements align...

Safe Routes to School Demonstration Pilot Project

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) Georgia

Source National Center for Safe Routes to School (NCSRTS) and City of Atlanta’s Department of Transportation (ATLDOT)

Policy Areas Education, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility

Unsafe routes for children walking and biking to school increase the risk of accidents and discourage active transportation. This report outlines the need for a protected Tactical Walk/Bike lane near Crawford Long Middle School to enhance safety and promote sustainable commuting....

Bull E-Bike Pilot Program

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....

Financing Your City’s Future

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...

Making Federal Funding Work for Cities: Policy Proposals to Ensure Federal Transportation Funding Meets Local Needs

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level National

State(s) All States

Source National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and Transportation for America

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility

The federal transportation funding system is outdated, giving cities little control over funding and project decisions, despite their growing needs. To improve safety, equity, and sustainability, cities should have more authority to direct funds, approve projects, and access expedited...

Creating Resilient and Inclusive Economies

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,...

MTC Administrative Guidance: Transit-Oriented Communities Policy

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...

Principles for Autonomous Vehicles on City Streets

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...

This Ain’t Justice: 10 Pretrial Reforms with Unjust Consequences

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...

Parking Benefit Districts in China

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...

The Municipal Playbook for Employee Ownership

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice

Legacy business closures result in job loss and diminished local ownership. The city should support these businesses in selling to employees to maintain jobs and local ownership. This approach is linked to economic development and workforce stability, as it preserves local businesses....

Preemption and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring State Interference Before, During, & After the Crisis

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...

Creating an Affordable Housing Ecosystem

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...

Equitable Solutions for Pedestrian Safety

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...

2024 Advocates’ Guide - Self-Help Home Ownership Opportunity Program

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Housing Assistance Council

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing

High land and infrastructure costs in affordable housing development prevent economic development and community empowerment. The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) provides grants to nonprofits assisting low-income families in building homes through sweat equity. ...

Racial Equity in Public Policy Message Guide

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...

Creating Equity for the Early Childhood Workforce

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...

Party Time: Creating a New Party

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...

Navigating the Political Landscape for Early Childhood Success

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...

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