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Community groups press Planning Department for stronger, community‑led implementation of racial and social equity plan
Summary
Planning staff presented Phase 1 updates and Phase 2 scoping for the racial and social equity action plan; many community groups urged faster, community‑driven implementation, clearer accountability and resources to prevent displacement.
Claudia Flores and planning staff presented an update on the department's racial and social equity action plan, describing Phase 1 accomplishments (internal hiring and training, an equity budget tool, an internship program) and the proposed scope for Phase 2 (community engagement, environmental justice mapping, performance metrics and a Community Equity Advisory Council). Staff said Phase 2 community engagement had been delayed by the pandemic and that the Office of Racial Equity would issue further direction before a final Phase 2 plan.
Public comment was extensive.…
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