The Biden Administration showcased its intentions to embed equity throughout the federal government with the recent release of the first-ever Equity Actions Plans for over 90 federal agencies. The plans detail department-specific goals and operational priorities to improve the delivery of equitable outcomes for all Americans through systemic reforms and investments in historically underserved communities. The actions proposed in these plans will have broad impacts on land use, infrastructure investment, housing, and regional planning.
In a new memo series, LOCUS, a program of Smart Growth America, has summarized key takeaways from the Equity Action Plans that are most relevant to the real estate, land use, and transportation sectors. Highlights include: