Foster Social Equity

Address displacement, affordable housing and commercial space, meaningful public engagement, and other social equity considerations in planning for local communities. 

• Learn more about social equity challenges.
• APA WA Awards Criteria: Social Equity 
  
• Social Equity Research Package   
• Resources for Affordable Housing  
• Inclusive Growth: This 7-minute video describes actions that 3 communities in Washington are doing to foster social equity and affordable housing in their area. 

Build Social Capital

Build social capital by increasing civic engagement, supporting a culture of education & fostering leadership & entrepreneurship. 

• Learn more about the challenges of building social capital.
• Building Social Capital Through Urban Design and Planning Activities
• Building Social Capital: This 6-minute video describes current research on social capital and how you can build more connections in your community and more effective governance through planning processes and through urban design.