<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN><SPAN>How did the City create the Equity Index</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Working with Ohio State University's Kirwan Institute of Race and Social Justice, the City complied the Equity/Opportunity Index to help facilitate data-driven decision-making processes and enable leaders to distribute resources better and plan to fund programs and services, minimize inequities and maximize opportunities.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>The indicators displayed in the Equity/Opportunity Index have been shown to have a direct correlation to equity. For more information, please reference the additional document on the evidence-based research determinant categories. The data is measured granularly by census block group.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>The list below comprise the Indicators per index: </SPAN></SPAN></P><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Accessibility </SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Parks &amp; Open Space</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Voter Participation</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Healthy Food Access Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Road Quality</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Home Internet Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Transit Options &amp; Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Vehicle Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Livability</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Tacoma Crime Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>ESRI Crime Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Cost-Burdened Households</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Life Expectancy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Urban Tree Canopy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Tacoma Nuisance Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Median Home Value</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Education</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Student Test Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Student Mobility</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>4-Year High School Graduation Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Percent of 25+-Year-Olds with Bachelor's Degree or More</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Economy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Pierce County Jobs Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Median Household Income</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>200% of the Poverty line or Less</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Unemployment Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Health</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P /></TD></TR><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Exposures</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>NOx- Diesel Emissions (Annual Tons/Km2)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Ozone Concentration</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>PM2.5 Concentration</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Populations Near Heavy Traffic Roadways</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Toxic Releases from Facilities (RSEI Model)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Effects</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P /></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Lead Risk from Housing (%)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to National Priorities List Facilities (Superfund Sites)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to Risk Management Plan (RMP) Facilities</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Wastewater Discharge</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P><SPAN><SPAN>What does Very High or Very Low Equity/Opportunity mean?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Very High Equity/Opportunity represents locations that have access to better opportunities to succeed and excel in life. The data indicators would include high-performing schools, a safe environment, access to adequate transportation, safe neighborhoods, and sustainable employment. In contrast, Low Equity/Opportunity areas have more obstacles and barriers within the area. These communities have limited access to institutional or societal investments with limits their quality of life.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Why is the North and West End labeled Red?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>When looking at data related to equity and social justice, we want to be mindful not to reinforce historical representations of low-income or communities of color as bad or negative. To help visualize the areas of high opportunity and call out the need for more equity, we chose to use red. We flipped the gradient to highlight disparities within the community. Besides, we refrained from using green or positive colors with referring to dominant communities (white communities).</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Can I add more data and indicators to the Equity Index?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Yes, by downloading the file and uploading it to ArcGIS, you can add data and indicators to the Index, and you can import the shapefiles into your database. The indicators and standard deviations are available on ArcGIS online.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Can I see additional or multiple map layers?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Within the left navigation panel, you can aggregate the index layers by determinate social categories; Accessibility, Education, Economy, Livability</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN><SPAN>How did the City create the Equity Index</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Working with Ohio State University's Kirwan Institute of Race and Social Justice, the City complied the Equity/Opportunity Index to help facilitate data-driven decision-making processes and enable leaders to distribute resources better and plan to fund programs and services, minimize inequities and maximize opportunities.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>The indicators displayed in the Equity/Opportunity Index have been shown to have a direct correlation to equity. For more information, please reference the additional document on the evidence-based research determinant categories. The data is measured granularly by census block group.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>The list below comprise the Indicators per index: </SPAN></SPAN></P><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Accessibility </SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Parks &amp; Open Space</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Voter Participation</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Healthy Food Access Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Road Quality</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Home Internet Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Transit Options &amp; Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Vehicle Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Livability</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Tacoma Crime Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>ESRI Crime Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Cost-Burdened Households</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Life Expectancy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Urban Tree Canopy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Tacoma Nuisance Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Median Home Value</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Education</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Student Test Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Student Mobility</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>4-Year High School Graduation Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Percent of 25+-Year-Olds with Bachelor's Degree or More</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Economy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Pierce County Jobs Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Median Household Income</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>200% of the Poverty line or Less</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Unemployment Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Health</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P /></TD></TR><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Exposures</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>NOx- Diesel Emissions (Annual Tons/Km2)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Ozone Concentration</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>PM2.5 Concentration</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Populations Near Heavy Traffic Roadways</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Toxic Releases from Facilities (RSEI Model)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Effects</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P /></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Lead Risk from Housing (%)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to National Priorities List Facilities (Superfund Sites)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to Risk Management Plan (RMP) Facilities</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Wastewater Discharge</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P><SPAN><SPAN>What does Very High or Very Low Equity/Opportunity mean?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Very High Equity/Opportunity represents locations that have access to better opportunities to succeed and excel in life. The data indicators would include high-performing schools, a safe environment, access to adequate transportation, safe neighborhoods, and sustainable employment. In contrast, Low Equity/Opportunity areas have more obstacles and barriers within the area. These communities have limited access to institutional or societal investments with limits their quality of life.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Why is the North and West End labeled Red?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>When looking at data related to equity and social justice, we want to be mindful not to reinforce historical representations of low-income or communities of color as bad or negative. To help visualize the areas of high opportunity and call out the need for more equity, we chose to use red. We flipped the gradient to highlight disparities within the community. Besides, we refrained from using green or positive colors with referring to dominant communities (white communities).</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Can I add more data and indicators to the Equity Index?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Yes, by downloading the file and uploading it to ArcGIS, you can add data and indicators to the Index, and you can import the shapefiles into your database. The indicators and standard deviations are available on ArcGIS online.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Can I see additional or multiple map layers?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Within the left navigation panel, you can aggregate the index layers by determinate social categories; Accessibility, Education, Economy, Livability</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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The data is measured granularly by census block group.</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>The list below comprise the Indicators per index: </SPAN></SPAN></P><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Accessibility </SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Parks &amp; Open Space</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Voter Participation</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Healthy Food Access Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Road Quality</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Home Internet Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Transit Options &amp; Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Vehicle Access</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Livability</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Tacoma Crime Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>ESRI Crime Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Cost-Burdened Households</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Life Expectancy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Urban Tree Canopy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Tacoma Nuisance Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Median Home Value</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Education</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Student Test Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Average Student Mobility</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>4-Year High School Graduation Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Percent of 25+-Year-Olds with Bachelor\'s Degree or More</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Economy</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Pierce County Jobs Index</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Median Household Income</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>200% of the Poverty line or Less</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Unemployment Rate</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Health</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P /></TD></TR><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Exposures</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>NOx- Diesel Emissions (Annual Tons/Km2)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Ozone Concentration</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>PM2.5 Concentration</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Populations Near Heavy Traffic Roadways</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Toxic Releases from Facilities (RSEI Model)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Environmental Effects</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD><TD><P /></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Lead Risk from Housing (%)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to National Priorities List Facilities (Superfund Sites)</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Proximity to Risk Management Plan (RMP) Facilities</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR><TR><TD><P /></TD><TD><P><SPAN><SPAN>Wastewater Discharge</SPAN></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P><SPAN><SPAN>What does Very High or Very Low Equity/Opportunity mean?</SPAN></SPAN></P><P><SPAN><SPAN>Very High Equity/Opportunity represents locations that have access to better opportunities to succeed and excel in life. 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