This research brief seeks to describe the housing challenges California faces, the particular burden on renters, and the role of rent control policies in providing… Read More »
social justice
Bringing Water and Land Use Together
This report for the Community Foundation Water Initiative (facilitated by Smart Growth California) identifies opportunities that can significantly affect the potential success of equitably integrating… Read More »
Building a Community of Practice at the Intersection of Water, Climate Resilience and Equity
This report shares insights and opportunities from an Assessment of Kresge’s Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems.
A Time of Opportunity: Water, Health, and Equity in the Los Angeles Regio
This report delves into the web of challenges and opportunities communities face in Los Angeles County and has implications for communities across the country.
How a Foundation’s Focus on Cities Made It a Leader in a Changing Environmental Movement
This article details the Kresge Foundation’s efforts to grassroots funding and equity right within environmental grantmaking, and on a large scale.
Inclusive Transit: Advancing Equity Through Improved Access & Opportunity
This new report and video series identifies opportunities for public transportation planners and policy-makers who want to make their cities more equitable. The cases explored… Read More »
Race Counts: Advancing Opportunities for All Californians
This online tool and report rank all 58 counties by seven issue areas critical to California’s future to paint a comprehensive picture of racial disparity… Read More »
Power Moves: Your Essential Philanthropy Assessment Guide for Equity and Justice
This philanthropy assessment guide for equity and justice is a complete self-assessment toolkit to determine how well foundations are building, sharing and wielding power and… Read More »
The California Healthy Places Index
This new tool can be used to explore and change those community conditions that predict life expectancy. It contains user-friendly mapping and data resources at… Read More »
Mobility Equity Framework: How to Make Transportation Work for People
This paper proposes a framework designed to elevate social equity and community power within all transportation planning and decision-making. It’s focused on California, but is… Read More »
