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American Planning AssociationDiversity Task Force
Monday, April 20, 20159:00 – 11:45 am
DEEP DIVE: DIVERSITY FORUM
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Angela D. Brooks, AICP
Director, APA Board of DirectorsChair, Diversity Task Force
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Agenda
9:00 – 9:25 am: Welcome and Introduction to the Diversity Task Force and APA’s Diversity Initiatives
9:25 – 9:30 am: Deep Dive Goals and Panelist Introductions
9:30 – 11:00 am: Panelist Presentations and Q&A
11:00 – 11:45 am: Breakout Sessions: Resource Sharing and Networking
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James Drinan, J.D.
Executive Director American Planning Association
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William Anderson, FAICP
PresidentAmerican Planning Association
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Carol Rhea, FAICP
President-ElectAmerican Planning Association
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DEEP DIVE: Learning Objectives
This Deep Dive examines the practices of municipal, county, and nonprofit agencies that are advancing equity and inclusion in planning in measurable ways through unique initiatives and programs
Walk away with ideas for building your own toolbox of strategies for integrating equity and inclusion into your personal practice as a planner and/or the practices of the organizations or communities with which you work
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Panelists
Danielle DeRuiter-Williams, Urban Habitat
Southimala Kessay, YMCA of Greater Seattle
Pedro Gomez, City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor
Edward Prince, Washington State Commission on African American Affairs
Paula Harris-White, King County, Washington Department of Executive Services
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Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute
Presented by Danielle DeRuiter-Williams - Senior Program Manager, Leadership DevelopmentApril, 20th 2015 APA National Conference
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Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic, and social justice in the Bay Area.
About Urban Habitat
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Why commissions?
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About the BCLI
Our Goals
Raise the voice for equity
Ensure equitable policies are passed
Open doors for community input
Develop leaders for positions of influence
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Selection: Prioritize Values & Potential
✴ Nomination ✴ Interview✴ Orientation
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Our Model
RECRUIT
TRAIN
PLACE
CONNECT
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A Facilitated Learning Community
FELLOWS ALUMNI
ADVOCATE COMMISSIONERS
FIELD EXPERTS & TRAINERS
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Learning Objectives
KNOWLEDGE
1
SKILLS
3
NETWORK
4
2
RACE & CLASS ANALYSIS
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Impact: Target SeatsBay Area: 68 graduates 49 targeted seats, including:Richmond Planning Commission (2, including Chair)Oakland Planning Commission (1, and 1 former Chair)San Francisco Environmental Commission (1)Richmond Economic Development Commission (2)Alameda County Public Health Commission (1)San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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Impact: Policy
Affordable Housing in Richmond. BCLI Alumni on Planning Commission worked in tandem with community allies to incorporate a housing element into the Richmond General Plan.
Ban on Plastic Bags in San Francisco. through Environment Commission.
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Impact: LeadershipRising organizational leadership. New Executive Director of policy advocacy non-profit
Growing political visibility. Ran for elected office.
Gatekeepers. Became commission staff since BCLI, stacking seats with alumni.
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Pedro GomezPedro GomezBoards & Commissions Boards & Commissions Administrator/Community Affairs,Administrator/Community Affairs,City of Seattle, Office of the MayorCity of Seattle, Office of the Mayor
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Edward PrinceEdward PrinceExecutive Director, Executive Director, Washington State Washington State Commission on Commission on African American African American AffairsAffairs
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APA Conference - SeattleApril 20, 2015
Paula Harris-WhiteDiversity Manager
King County, WA State
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King County Outperforms U.S.
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Why Equity and Social Justice?
If King County outperforms the rest of the U.S. on these health
and wealth indicators,Why are we focusing our
valauable time and resources on Equity and Social Justice?
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A Closer Look:A Closer Look: Income by Race & Place Income by Race & Place
difference difference of 36Kof 36K
$74.7$74.7KK
$38.7$38.7KK
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Unemployment by Race & Unemployment by Race &
PlacePlace
differencdifference of e of 8.3%8.3%
7.4%7.4% 15.715.7%%
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Graduation Rates by Race & Graduation Rates by Race &
PlacePlace
differencdifference of e of
29.8%29.8%84.884.8
%%55.055.0
%%
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Adult Obesity by Race & PlaceAdult Obesity by Race & Place
differencdifference of e of
39.4%39.4%7.1%7.1% 46.546.5
%%
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Adults Insured by Race & Adults Insured by Race &
Place Place
differencdifference of e of
31.7%31.7%12.012.0
%%46.346.3
%%
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Life Expectancy by Race & Life Expectancy by Race &
PlacePlace
differencdifference of 11 e of 11 yearsyears
86 86 yearyear
ss
74 74 yearyear
ss
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Race & Place Matter in King Race & Place Matter in King
CountyCounty
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Diversity is Rapidly IncreasingDiversity is Rapidly Increasing
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Integrated and intentional: Equity and Social Justice Ordinance
“Fair and just” - guiding principle for County Strategic Plan
ESJ Ordinance 16948 unanimously approved by KC Council in 2010 Establishes definitions and identifies approaches Creates inter-agency team with all agencies and branches
of County government
Reports annually on ESJ measures and results to King County elected leadership, employees and the public.
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Transit strategic planReduced fares for lower incomeriders
Budgets and business plans
More work with small and disadvantaged businesses and contractors
County wide activities•policies and decision-making•organizational practices•community engagement
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External •Communities of Opportunity
Internal•Human Resources - do our employees represent our communities?•Healthy Incentives – does your position impact your access to the best health benefits?
Along with Seattle Foundation, increase health, social, racial and economic equity in King County
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King County Equity & Social Justice Web Site www.kingcounty.gov/equity
• Ordinance, Reports and Tools
Contact:
Diversity Manager
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Q & A with Presenters
Danielle DeRuiter-Williams, Urban Habitat
Southimala Kessay, YMCA of Greater Seattle
Pedro Gomez, City of Seattle Office of the Mayor
Edward Prince, Washington Commission on African American Affairs
Paula Harris-White, King County, Washington Department of Executive Services
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Breakout DiscussionsContribute to our development of a living resource guide on tools and resources for advancing equity and inclusion in planning!
Over the next 30 minutes, share your interests/needs/resources in one of four breakout sessions by topic
Your comments will inform efforts to maintain a living resource page on case examples and strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in planning practice that will live on the APA website
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Breakout Discussions: Topics
1. Facilitating diversity and inclusion in personal practice: tips and resources for self-assessment (with Danielle and Mala)
2. Growing diversity in planning and civic leadership: strategies for reducing barriers to participation and cultivating diverse leaders (with Pedro and Ed)
3. Applying an equity lens to your organization or local government’s decision-making and policy: tools for integrating equity considerations in budgeting, policy, and decision-making (with Paula)
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THANK YOU!
Reach the Diversity Task Force at: [email protected]
Find more resources at www.planning.org/diversity