Zoom Town Inspiration: Implementing Affordability, Accessibility, and Equity

COVID-19 challenged traditional city-planning timelines, funding mechanisms, decision-making models, and engagement strategies. These challenges were arguably most acute in small communities that boast high quality of life, access to the outdoors, and a lower cost of living than major metropolitan areas. This presentation covers the difficulties small communities are faced with as post-pandemic urban flight continues to increase demands for workers, housing, retail, and transportation.

Presenters explore the intersectionality of affordability, equity, and accessibility by focusing on three cities with similar stories about unprecedented growth and change. They reflect on different responses to challenges and share successful partnerships and shovel-ready solutions that can be applied in communities large and small. A panel discussion concludes the presentation.

NPC Peer Reviewers assigned this presentation a learning level of Intermediate. For more on learning-level descriptions, visit our General Information Page.