You may remember our first in-person episode, “Where The Money Reside,” from Season 1. In it, we explained the budgeting process in local governments and briefly mentioned examples of how cities can incorporate equity into the budget process. Today, we’re following up with a deeper dive into budget equity as a tool to address historic and present inequalities throughout programs and plans that lead to effective change and implementation. PolicyLink’s Equity Manifesto defines equity as just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Press play to hear:
Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.
Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod.
Or send us an email to connect with us!
Where to find us this month:
March 14: Women Entrepreneurs in Urban Planning - Zoom (American Planning Association Women and Planning Division)
March 28: Smart Growth America Equity Summit - In-Person
Resources:
Where The Money Reside (S1E8): Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram Visuals
Los Angeles Budget Review: How-to video
The Equity Manifesto | PolicyLink
Dallas Equity Indicators Report
