Justice, Equity, and Community Development

Community Development and Equal Opportunity

Explore how we are working alongside our communities to actively increase economic opportunity, meet community needs, and improve quality of life for all residents in Southeastern Massachusetts.

As regional planners, our responsibility is to all of our community members.

Whether it is through economic and community development, planning for safer streets, increasing public safety and security, or strengthening coordination for a healthier environment, SRPEDD's regional planning mission is about building community and enhancing quality of life in collaboration with the communities we serve.

As planners, it is our responsibility to do the best possible work that serves a community's stated goals. To better do so, SRPEDD created a Community Development and Equal Opportunity working group with a long-term goal of increasing our community development efforts and actively improving quality of life for all residents in our service area

If you would like to learn more about our work, join our network of partners, have a general question, or would like to provide feedback, please reach out to one of our principal points of contact!

Our Areas of Work

ADA Transition Plans

The American Disability Act is a federal law that requires municipalities to review all their programs, services, and activities for compliance. The Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan are authorized by the ADA Title II regulations and 28 C.F.R. section 35.

Arts & Culture and Placemaking

Arts, culture, and creative placemaking are powerful symbols of community creativity, interests, and values. Together, these can establish and strengthen community and regional identity, shaping our built environment. SRPEDD's work includes everything from transportation planning to community and economic development planning. Arts, culture, and creative placemaking can inform our design and planning decisions, providing better outcomes for our built environment and quality of life.

Digital Equity Planning

Digital Equity Planning is a Key facet of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. By prioritizing digital equity planning SRPEDD is working within the region to identify gaps in community digital access and to create a meaningful strategy for Broadband Equity Access Deployment.

Resources

Environmental and Public Health Impacts

The quality of localized environments matters significantly to public health and individual well-being. SRPEDD supports work and principles that seek to improve safety, affordability, pollution, job access, extreme weather mitigation, and quality of life across all communities in the Southeast Massachusetts region.

Title VI

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization is committed through its Title VI Program and Public Participation Plan to conducting all of its programs and activities to ensure that protected populations have equal access to the benefits of, and have meaningful opportunities to participate in, the SMMPO’s transportation planning process.

How to Get Involved

Contact Us/Join Our Network

SRPEDD is actively looking to collaborate with local community groups and non-profits within our region. Please email us with a name and contact information if you or your organization would be interested in joining our network of partners.