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Actions for Economic Opportunity

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  • Develop a community benefits agreement program for major development projects, which may include affordable housing, job training funds, and/or local hiring to support Priority Equity Communities.
  • Require public infrastructure projects to allocate a minimum amount of the project’s budget (e.g., 5 percent) to be devoted to promoting economic opportunity, such as through workforce development and capacity building.
  • Develop apprenticeship utilization requirements for public infrastructure projects, focusing efforts on hiring apprentices who live in the city and experience significant barriers to employment.
  • Explore public and private partnerships to develop a small business incubator for lower-income entrepreneurs.
  • Maintain an online portal and resources for childcare business development.
  • Explore the provision of onetime grants for home childcare businesses for zoning permit applications, home improvements, and waving fines for businesses to legalize their family childcare homes.

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Related Goals and Actions

Goal PE-1: Priority Equity Communities have reduced daily exposure to air pollution, especially from the logistics and distribution industry.

Actions for Health and Social Facilities

Goal FA-1: The City promotes healthy eating and reduces food insecurity among low-income residents in Priority Equity Communities.

Goal FA-2: A City that promotes healthy retail environments for all residents.

Actions for Access to Healthy Foods

Actions for Limiting Unhealthy Foods

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