This framework document is advised by and evolved from the longstanding efforts of BIPOCled organizations and leaders. This document highlights existing work by BIPOC-led organizations and provides guidance for local government staff who are shaping building policies and programs. By pulling together guidance and resources into the first buildings and equity framework, this document is intended to provide practical guidance that will help local governments center equity within their policies and planning for the built environment. The purpose of this framework is to foster stronger relationships between and provide some shared language for local government staff, community-based organizations (CBOs), and national nonprofits to address equity.
Equity and Buildings
This framework document is advised by and evolved from the longstanding efforts of BIPOCled organizations and leaders. This document highlights existing work by BIPOC-led organizations and provides guidance for local government staff who are shaping building policies and programs. By pulling together guidance and resources into the first buildings and equity framework, this document is intended to provide practical guidance that will help local governments center equity within their policies and planning for the built environment. The purpose of this framework is to foster stronger relationships between and provide some shared language for local government staff, community-based organizations (CBOs), and national nonprofits to address equity.