Nathaniel Smith - Michigan Association of Planning

TOGETHER WE PROSPER
TOGETHER
WE PROSPER
Realizing A New Covenant for Balanced Growth and Shared Prosperity
Shared Prosperity
APA Michigan Spring Equity Summit II Thursday, April 9, 2015 Changing
Demographics/Challenges/Opportunities
• Nationally, 46.5% of children under 18 are children of color
• By the end of the decade – 2019 – majority of children under 18 will be children of color
• By 2030, the majority of young workers under 25 will be workers By 2030 the majority of young workers under 25 will be workers
of color
• Minorities‐including Hispanics, Blacks, Asians and those of mixed race accounted for 50.4% of all births in the 12‐month period that ended in July 2012
• Only 20% of today’s seniors are people of color but 46% of today’s y
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youth are people of color‐youth depend on decisions made by this population to invest in education and infrastructure
The racial divide has become a generational divide
• The racial divide has become a generational divide
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Nationally, the share of jobs requiring a postsecondary degree will increase from 59 to 63 percent over the next decade. – 54% of Michigan’s children not attending pre‐school
– 69% of 4th Graders Not Proficient in Reading
Proficient in Reading
– 70% of 8th Graders Not Proficient in Math
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Detroit Metro Ranks as 15th
Detroit
Metro Ranks as 15th
most sprawling of 83 metro areas measured Metro Detroit #2 Most Racially
Metro Detroit #2 Most Racially Segregated Region
A Tale of Two Regions
• Lack of Income Mobility for Poor Children – 4% (Atlanta) and 5% D t it
Detroit
• Between 2000 and 2011, suburban poverty grew in Atlanta and Detroit by over 100% ‐ 122% (Metro Atlanta) and 115% (Metro Detroit)
• 2012 Average Income of top 1% over 20Xs greater than bottom 99%
99% in Georgia (23X) and Michigan (25X)
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• Atlanta and Detroit are #1 and #17 for income inequality respectively.
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– 24% on kids in Michigan live in poverty
– 1 in 3 residents in Detroit live in poverty (more than half of children)
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Historical Policies:
Historical Policies: Explicit Segregation
“If a neighborhood is to retain stability, it is necessary that properties shall continue to be occupied by the same social and racial classes. A change in social or racial occupancy generally contributes to instability and a y
decline in values.”
–Excerpt
Excerpt from the 1947 FHA from the 1947 FHA
underwriting manual
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challenges for all (water, air, jobs
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Incorporating equity indicators/practices promote balanced growth and authentic community engagement (Systems Change)
Equity
Environment
Economy
What is Equity?
What is Equity?
• Equality and Equity are not the same
– Equality: The state, quality or ideal of being equal
– Equity: The state, quality of Equity: The state quality of
ideal of being impartial or fair
• Equality focuses on PARITY
Equality focuses on PARITY
• Equity focuses on HARMONY
• Context Matters: People have different needs and requirements and should be treated accordingly
• “What size shoes do you wear?”
Shared Prosperity Matters!
“It’s a fact that no country has transitioned from middle to y
high‐income status with high levels of inequality. A persistent rise in inequality (or being stuck at high levels of inequality) will ultimately limit income growth of the less well off and
ultimately limit income growth of the less well‐off and, eventually, limit economic growth itself.” ‐The World Bank
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poor educational performance, drug use, obesity, mental illness, and lower life expectancy are positively correlated with income inequality (regardless of the overall level of
with income inequality (regardless of the overall level of income in an area).4 As Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett write in their book, The Spirit Level, “The problems in rich countries are not caused by the society not being rich enough (or even by being too rich) but by the scale of material differences between people What matters is
material differences between people...What matters is where we stand in relation to others in our own society.”5 ‐Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY
Mission:
• Partnership for Southern Equity pushes for policies and actions that promote equity
actions that promote equity and inclusive prosperity in metropolitan Atlanta. Through forums, research, and forums,
research, and
organizing efforts, we bring together our regional community to lift up and encourage just, sustainable, and civic practices for balanced growth and opportunity.
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Leverage our combined assets to advance and coordinate regional equity activities utilizing the Shared Prosperity framework as our platform.
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Influence how local and regional decisions are made as Influence
how local and regional decisions are made as
they pertain to growth, development, and opportunity structures in metropolitan Atlanta.
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Highlight and support opportunities for Equitable Development and their positive impact on low wealth populations and communities of color
populations and communities of color.
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Promote and encourage equitable opportunities for inclusiveness, quality growth, and regional competitiveness.
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Support, develop, and position a multigenerational Support
develop and position a multigenerational
cadre of leaders and policy innovations for Regional Equity.
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Grow a REGIONAL EQUITY MOVEMENT comprised of diverse stakeholders and organizations representing the ten (18) county metropolitan Atlanta region
the ten (18) county metropolitan Atlanta region
Equity Impact Areas
1. Transportation Equity (Accessibility)
o Transportation has become either a barrier or gateway to opportunity in Metro Atlanta.
2. Equity of Opportunity (Vitality)
o Developing economic models that are lucrative, inclusive and just.
3. Equitable Development (Harmony)
o Unbalanced growth and investment in our region have created a less sustainable and competitive region.
region
o EQUITY IS THE SUPERIOR GROWTH MODEL!
Guiding Principles for Shared Prosperity
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Development must happen D
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Reduce local and regional disparities for balanced
disparities for balanced growth. Promote coordinated, galvanizing investments that result in measurable success based on outcomes for people, planet, and profit.
Ens re meaningf l comm nit
Ensure meaningful community participation, leadership, and ownership in change efforts.
Moving Towards Shared Prosperity
“If you want a future that’s distinct from the past, you have to be with people who you aren’t used to being with and have conversations
that you’re
not used to
conversations that you
re not used to having.”
‐Peter Block
Peter Block
Growing the Equity Ecosystem
27. Georgia State Trade Association of Non‐profit Developers (G Stand) – Kate 1. Act‐Now – Laurel Paget‐ Seekins
Little 2. Agnes Scott College – Susan Kidd
28. Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services ‐ Nicole Love
3.Atlanta Gas‐Light – Trevor Quander
4. Atlanta Housing Association of Neighborhood‐based Developers (AHAND) ‐ 29. H. B. Dorsey and Associates – Hattie B. Dorsey
Andy Schneggenburger
30. IBM – S. Tjuan Dogan
5. Atlanta Metro Black Chamber of Commerce – Michael Hill
31. J.P. Morgan Chase – Beverly Dabney
6. Atlanta Regional Health Forum – Douglas Greenwell
32. Keiser Permanente – Trey Ragsdale
7. Atlanta Regional Commission ‐ Mike Carnathan
33. Latin American Association ‐ Millie Irizarry
8. Atlanta Urban League ‐ Nancy Flake‐Johnson
34. League of Women Voters of Georgia – Tracy‐Ann Nelson
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9. Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE) B ildi L d hi f E
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10. Center for Working Families – Janelle Williams
36. Mayson Avenue Cooperative – Garry Long 11. Cobb Faith Partnership ‐ Ann Guckert
37. NeighborWorks America – Don Phoenix 12. Common Focus ‐ Jon Abercrombie
38. 100 Black Men of Atlanta ‐ Otis Threatt 13. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta – Tene Traylor
39. Pittsburgh Community Improvement Association (PCIA) – LaShawn Hoffman 14. Cox Enterprises –
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40. RRC – Young Hughley 15. DeKalb County Office of Neighborhood Empowerment (ONE DeKalb) –
41. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy – Seandra Rawls
Bettye Davis
42. Sustainable Atlanta – Scott Briskey
16. Emory University Office of University‐Community Partnerships – Dr. Michael Rich
43. Sustainable Neighborhood Strategies, Inc. – Mtamanika Youngblood
18. Emory University Race and Difference Initiative (RDI) – Tyrone Foreman 44. The Genius Group – Milano Harden 19 Clarification & Mediation Inc Clara Axam
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45. Urban League – Nancy Flake‐Johnson 21. Families First – Kim Anderson
46. The Zeist Foundation – Atiba Mbiwan
22. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta ‐ Sibyl Slade
23. Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda‐ Helen Butler
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25. Georgia Tech – Chris Burke
26. Georgia STAND‐UP – Deborah Scott Network of Mutuality
• “Shared
Shared Destiny
Destiny” mantra serves as spiritual mantra serves as spiritual
foundation of Partnership for Southern Equity
• “Silo Busting” promotes collaboration for systems change (Policy Change + Institutional t
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– “Power With” (Partnership and Collaboration) vs. “Power Over” (Domination and Control)
EQUITY IN ACTION!
Equitable Planning Efforts
• Atlanta Regional Commission/PSE
– Regional Partnership
Regional Partnership
– Poverty Equity Opportunity Committee
– Performance Measures, Interagency Collaboration, Training
• Equitable Target Areas Index
– Identify and further advance the understanding of spatial inequity in the Atlanta region
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– Senior population, low education attainment, housing values, poverty
and the distribution of communities of
color (Indicators)
– Many metro counties utilize ETA Index Many metro counties utilize ETA Index
in local comprehensive planning efforts
ONE REGION ONE REALITY ONE FUTURE
Purpose:
To provide regional stakeholders with an up
upto-date, easily accessible, data-rich resource
capable of informing the larger debate on how
to create a more fair and equitable region.
Metro Area Equity Atlas
MAPS
DATA
NARRATIVE
Membership:
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Ayanna Buckner (Morehouse School of Medicine) Co ‐ Chair
Kelly Hill (Nexus Research Group) Co – Chair
Michael Rich (Emory University Center for Community Partnerships)
Chris Burke (Georgia Tech, Office of Government and Community Relations)
Kate Little (GSTAND)
Romero Stokes (Georgia Department of Health)
Romero Stokes (Georgia Department of Health)
Odetta MacLeish‐White (Enterprise Community Partners)
Sibyl Slade (Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta)
Karen Bouye (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
Mike Carnathan (Atlanta Regional Commission)
Dia Sekayi (Mercer University)
Janelle Williams (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Chapter Authors
• Demographics ‐ Michael Alexander, Atlanta Regional Commission
• Economic Development ‐ Kathryn Rice, Building Quality Communities
• Education ‐ Kent McGuire, Southern Education Foundation
• Environment ‐ MaKara Rumley, GreenLaw
• Health ‐ Nehanda Lindsey, Common Health Action
Lindsey Common Health Action
• Housing ‐ Deirdre Oakley, Georgia State University
• Public Safety ‐ Henrie Treadwell, Morehouse School of M di i
Medicine
• Transportation ‐ Heather Alhadeff, Center Forward
• Civic Health – Amir Farokhi, National College Advising ,
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Development Plan (EPD)
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Began as legislation ratified by Atlanta City Council to encourage the equitable and balanced distribution of investment/growth/opportunity along the BeltLine
along the BeltLine
Created via collaborative efforts between Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) staff and the BeltLine Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee (TADAC)
Plan anchored by principles of equitable development
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Full implementation of document is dependent on effective collaboration
dependent on effective collaboration among ABI, external organizational partners and community stakeholders
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• World Bank – Shared Prosperity Goal
– The shared prosperity goal captures two key elements, economic growth and equity, and will seek to foster income growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country’ss growth among the bottom 40 percent of a country
population.
– Development of Shared Prosperity Indicator ‐ tracking the incomes of the bottom 40 percent of a nation’s population (will be done alongside national income growth monitoring) – Countries will be able to see directly how the less well
Countries will be able to see directly how the less well‐off
off are are
faring.
– Marks a departure from how economists have traditionally measured a country's progress.
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King County Washington
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“Fair and Just Principle” ratified by King County – “..the county serves all residents by promoting fairness and opportunity and eliminating
residents by promoting fairness and opportunity and eliminating inequities through actions to which equity and social justice foundational practices are applied.” Equity and Social Justice Ordinance (2010)
Equity and Social Justice Ordinance (2010)
– Directly impacts/Influences County’s Strategic Plan
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Determinants of Equity Report ‐ a catalog of community‐level indicators and King County data covering the 13 Determinants of Equity
and King County data covering the 13 Determinants of Equity
– utilized to to support the realization of F&J Principle and promote engagement, collaboration •
Annual Equity and Social Justice Report
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– encourages buy‐in and accountability •
Office of Equity and Social Justice – Works jointly with the Inter Branch Team ‐ representing all branches, departments, agencies and offices of county government ‐ to facilitate accountability and collaboration in order to advance the "fair and just" principle within the county.
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• $120 Million Capital Investment Plan
– Approved by Charlotte Residents (Referendum)
• For Economic Development and Community Reinvestment Projects
• Funds will go to “high‐impact projects” in five targeted areas of the City
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– Implemented to strengthen these neighborhoods by making them more desirable for commercial and retail
making them more desirable for commercial and retail development and mixed‐income housing.
• Funded through ¢3 property tax increase
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A New Covenant for
Shared Prosperity
• Understanding and utilizing equitable development strategies for economic development and livability (G
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• Build and Cultivate People Power
• Capacity building, technical and organizational funding
organizational funding support
• Integrate, Expose and Connect to SPP for efficient and effective service delivery • Support developing new triple‐bottom‐line models for economic competitiveness
competitiveness.
• Responsible Property Investment
Public
Private
Nonprofit
Philanthropy
• Ensuring dollars are spent in a manner sensitive to the realities and opportunities for change in communities and regions (Context Matters!).
• Assist in coordinating collaborative opportunities for funding from national
for funding from national funders.
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• Partnerships = Power
Partnerships = Power
• Relationships are key to building successful partnerships
• Develop partnership principles/statement of values, short‐term/long‐term performance l
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• Equity is NOT a tactic but a WAY of being
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Stay Connected!
• Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE)
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www.psequity.org
www.atlantaequityatlas.com
@PSEquityMatters (Twitter and YouTube)
Partnership for Southern Equity (Facebook)
Partnership for Southern Equity (Facebook)
• Metro Atlanta Equity Atlas (MAEA)
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– @MAEA_2013 (Twitter and Instagram)
– MetroAtlantaEquityAtlas (Facebook)
THANK YOU!
www.psequity.org
www.atlantaequityatlas.com
TOGETHER WE PROSPER!
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