Our work
Advancing racial equity
Our country has a sordid racial history of wielding transportation, development, housing, and other governmental programs in ways that harm and divide communities of color. SGA prioritizes racial equity by seeking changes to all of these programs and policies to restore and repair that damage and ensure that benefits accrue more evenly to everyone, especially those who have typically been left out.
Smart growth and racial equity
How we’re improving racial disparities using a smart growth approach
Smart growth initiatives build racial equity by focusing on improving fiscal health and social equity. SGA aims to address and equip advocates and political leaders with the tools they need to create more equitable outcomes within transportation, housing, and land use and development plans and practices.
Working together for smarter growth
We’ve been equipping local leaders, planners, transportation staffers and others to deeply engage the arts, culture, and creativity to better reflect and celebrate local culture, heritage, and values—especially from underrepresented communities—as they design and plan transportation projects.
Livable places. Healthy people. Shared prosperity.
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