Chapter 5
Measures for Advancing Health and Equity: Outcome Measures
Outcome measures focus on enhancing the project features and operational practices that advance equity-supportive outcomes. The chapter includes 34 outcome measures organized into 6 categories, each pertaining to a desired outcome area: Construction Equity, Public Health and Air Quality, Inclusive Economics and Prosperity, Inclusive Communities, Anti-Displacement and Housing, and Climate Resilience.
Construction equity measures focus on reducing the air quality, traffic, noise, and other impacts of construction for the surrounding community. Public health and air quality measures aim to improve the health outcomes of project residents as well as nearby neighborhoods. The inclusive economics and prosperity measures aim to ensure that the economic benefits of new development are shared equitably, particularly for underserved and marginalized communities. The inclusive communities category seeks to ensure that projects are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and supportive for all people. The anti-displacement and housing measures aim to increase affordable housing and protect residents from displacement. Finally, the climate resilience category complements the larger set of climate adaptation measures in Chapter 4, Assessing Climate Exposures and Measures to Reduce Vulnerabilities, with three additional strategies to enhance resilience in vulnerable communities.