Quality of Life & Community Equity

Community Equity & Inclusion

Equity Forward Framework:

Strengthen and expand San Diego’s Equity Forward policies to ensure all residents have a voice in public decisions—while centering environmental justice and equitable infrastructure investment.

Targeted Neighborhood Investment:

Use tools like the Climate Equity Index and Healthy Places Index to guide resources and funding toward historically under-resourced communities, addressing systemic inequities.

Empowering BIPOC-Led Organizations:

Increase funding for programs like the Equity Impact Grant, supporting grassroots initiatives in health, affordable housing, education, and restorative justice—so solutions come from the communities they serve.

Quality of Life Enhancements

Green Spaces for All:

Expand parks, trails, and open spaces in underserved neighborhoods, guided by data tools like the Park Needs Index and the Chollas Creek Regional Park Master Plan—promoting public health and community pride.

Affordable Housing Near Transit:

Offer incentives for mixed-income housing developments close to public transit hubs—helping residents save on transportation costs and access better jobs and services.

Clean Air & Water Initiatives:

Invest in stormwater capture, wastewater recycling, and pollution reduction—especially in neighborhoods most vulnerable to environmental hazards.

Mobility & Accessibility

Transit Justice:

Prioritize reliable, safe, and affordable public transit in areas with the greatest need—including extended service hours to support residents working night and early-morning shifts.

Walkable Neighborhoods:

Launch placemaking projects—such as public art, improved lighting, and tree planting—to create safer, more vibrant, and walkable streets.

Community-Led Infrastructure:

Engage residents directly in shaping capital improvement plans through surveys, town halls, and community planning groups—putting neighborhood voices at the center of decision-making.