Distributional Equity – Above Green

(1-4 points)

Intent

To foster equitable economic prosperity and expand access to community services to all.

Requirements

CITIES, COMMUNITIES

Option 1. Equitable Per Capita Income (1 point)

Demonstrate the median earnings of males and females is not less than 5 percentage points of the total median earnings and that the disparity of income per capita amongst identified sociocultural groups is not greater than 5 percentage points.

Reference: Variation on STAR v2 EE-6 Poverty Prevention & Alleviation Outcome 2

AND/OR

Option 2.

Equitable Workforce Mobility (1 point) Demonstrate that the post-secondary educational attainment of the population aged 25 and older in the subcategories of male, female, and identified sociocultural groups is not less than 5 percentage points of the overall post-secondary educational attainment. Post-secondary educational attainment includes high-quality credentials and associate, bachelor, and graduate/professional degrees.

Reference: STAR v2 EJ-6 Workforce Readiness Outcome 3

Graduation Rate Equity (1 point) Demonstrate that the high school graduation rate (or ISCED level 3) for the subcategories of male, female, and identified sociocultural groups is not less than 5 percentage points of the overall graduation rate for the district.

Reference: STAR v2 EAC-3 Educational Opportunity & Attainment Outcome 4

AND/OR

Option 3. Equitable Employment (1 point)

Demonstrate that the unemployment rate for the subcategories of male, female, and identified sociocultural groups is not less than 5 percentage points of the overall unemployment rate.

Reference: STAR v2 EJ-1: Business Retention & Development Outcome 3

AND/OR

Option 4. Access & Proximity (1 point)

Demonstrate that community facilities, such as parks, libraries, recreation centers, and schools, and healthful retail food outlets are as accessible to low-income residents as they are to the broader community. Density is based on the number of dwelling units per acre. Use Network Analyst to identify walkability routes and the density category to select the appropriate walk distance requirement for the buffered area.

Table 12. Points for Access and Proximity

Dwelling Units per Acre	Density Category	Walk Distance Requirement
12+	High	¼ mile (400 meters)
7-11	Intermediate	¾ mile (1200 meters)
<7	Intermediate-low or Low	1 mile (1600 meters)

Reference: STAR v2 EE-4 Equitable Services & Access Outcome 1