American Planning Association Diversity Task Force Monday, April 20, :00 – 11:45 am DEEP DIVE: DIVERSITY FORUM

Angela D. Brooks, AICP Director, APA Board of Directors Chair, Diversity Task Force

Agenda 9:00 – 9:25 am: Welcome and Introduction to the Diversity Task Force and APA’s Diversity Initiatives 9:25 – 9:30 am: Deep Dive Goals and Panelist Introductions 9:30 – 11:00 am: Panelist Presentations and Q&A 11:00 – 11:45 am: Breakout Sessions: Resource Sharing and Networking

James Drinan, J.D. Executive Director American Planning Association

William Anderson, FAICP President American Planning Association

Carol Rhea, FAICP President-Elect American Planning Association

DEEP DIVE: Learning Objectives This Deep Dive examines the practices of municipal, county, and nonprofit agencies that are advancing equity and inclusion in planning in measurable ways through unique initiatives and programs Walk away with ideas for building your own toolbox of strategies for integrating equity and inclusion into your personal practice as a planner and/or the practices of the organizations or communities with which you work

Panelists Danielle DeRuiter-Williams, Urban Habitat Southimala Kessay, YMCA of Greater Seattle Pedro Gomez, City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor Edward Prince, Washington State Commission on African American Affairs Paula Harris-White, King County, Washington Department of Executive Services

Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute Presented by Danielle DeRuiter-Williams - Senior Program Manager, Leadership Development April, 20th 2015 APA National Conference

Urban Habitat builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining education, advocacy, research, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic, and social justice in the Bay Area. About Urban Habitat

Why commissions?

About the BCLI Our Goals Raise the voice for equity Ensure equitable policies are passed Open doors for community input Develop leaders for positions of influence

Selection: Prioritize Values & Potential ✴ Nomination ✴ Interview ✴ Orientation

Our Model RECRUIT TRAIN PLACE CONNECT

A Facilitated Learning Community FELLOWS ALUMNI ADVOCATE COMMISSIONERS FIELD EXPERTS & TRAINERS

Learning Objectives KNOWLEDGE 1 SKILLS 3 NETWORK 4 2 RACE & CLASS ANALYSIS

Impact: Target Seats Bay Area: 68 graduates 49 targeted seats, including:  Richmond Planning Commission (2, including Chair)  Oakland Planning Commission (1, and 1 former Chair)  San Francisco Environmental Commission (1)  Richmond Economic Development Commission (2)  Alameda County Public Health Commission (1)  San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Impact: Policy Affordable Housing in Richmond. BCLI Alumni on Planning Commission worked in tandem with community allies to incorporate a housing element into the Richmond General Plan. Ban on Plastic Bags in San Francisco. through Environment Commission.

Impact: Leadership Rising organizational leadership. New Executive Director of policy advocacy non- profit Growing political visibility. Ran for elected office. Gatekeepers. Became commission staff since BCLI, stacking seats with alumni.

Contact! visit: x 306

Pedro Gomez Boards & Commissions Administrator/Community Affairs, City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor

Edward Prince Executive Director, Washington State Commission on African American Affairs

APA Conference - Seattle April 20, 2015 Paula Harris-White Diversity Manager King County, WA State

King County Outperforms U.S.

Why Equity and Social Justice? If King County outperforms the rest of the U.S. on these health and wealth indicators, Why are we focusing our valauable time and resources on Equity and Social Justice?

A Closer Look: Income by Race & Place difference of 36K $74.7K$38.7K

Unemployment by Race & Place difference of 8.3% 7.4%15.7%

Graduation Rates by Race & Place difference of 29.8% 84.8%55.0%

Adult Obesity by Race & Place difference of 39.4% 7.1%46.5%

Adults Insured by Race & Place difference of 31.7% 12.0%46.3%

Life Expectancy by Race & Place difference of 11 years 86 years 74 years

Race & Place Matter in King County

Diversity is Rapidly Increasing

Integrated and intentional: Equity and Social Justice Ordinance “Fair and just” - guiding principle for County Strategic Plan ESJ Ordinance unanimously approved by KC Council in 2010  Establishes definitions and identifies approaches  Creates inter-agency team with all agencies and branches of County government  Reports annually on ESJ measures and results to King County elected leadership, employees and the public.

Transit strategic plan Reduced fares for lower income riders Budgets and business plans More work with small and disadvantaged businesses and contractors County wide activities policies and decision-making organizational practices community engagement

External Communities of Opportunity Internal Human Resources - do our employees represent our communities? Healthy Incentives – does your position impact your access to the best health benefits? Along with Seattle Foundation, increase health, social, racial and economic equity in King County

King County Equity & Social Justice Web Site Ordinance, Reports and Tools Contact: Diversity Manager

Q & A with Presenters Danielle DeRuiter-Williams, Urban Habitat Southimala Kessay, YMCA of Greater Seattle Pedro Gomez, City of Seattle Office of the Mayor Edward Prince, Washington Commission on African American Affairs Paula Harris-White, King County, Washington Department of Executive Services

Breakout Discussions Contribute to our development of a living resource guide on tools and resources for advancing equity and inclusion in planning! Over the next 30 minutes, share your interests/needs/resources in one of four breakout sessions by topic Your comments will inform efforts to maintain a living resource page on case examples and strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion in planning practice that will live on the APA website

Breakout Discussions: Topics 1.Facilitating diversity and inclusion in personal practice: tips and resources for self-assessment (with Danielle and Mala) 2.Growing diversity in planning and civic leadership: strategies for reducing barriers to participation and cultivating diverse leaders (with Pedro and Ed) 3.Applying an equity lens to your organization or local government’s decision-making and policy: tools for integrating equity considerations in budgeting, policy, and decision-making (with Paula)

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