CASE STUDIES
EXPLORE THE WORK THAT IS MOVING US TOWARD THIS SHARED VISION
the work to move our country forward is already happening
The Dare to Reimagine agenda showcases 50 policy wins and organizing efforts across 22 states and DC that are moving us towards a more just and equitable future.
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Community-Driven Participatory Zoning
Chicago, IL. The city’s 35th ward utilized a participatory process to secure a zoning change to build a new development with 100 percent affordable housing.
Centering Equity and Inclusion in City Planning
Minneapolis, MN. The city passed a Comprehensive Plan and a 3-year planning process that centered community engagement with the intent of creating a long-term plan to address historic inequities in the city through housing, transit, and sustainability efforts.
Building a Downtown From the Ground Up
West Wendover, NV. The city purchased land and developed a downtown from the ground up to increase job access for low-income casino workers, build new affordable housing, and create affordable commercial space for residents seeking to start their own businesses.
Protecting Historically Black Neighborhoods During Development
Gainesville, FL. The city proposed a one-year building moratorium in a rapidly developing, historically Black neighborhood to slow down the pace of development while the city develops a new Comprehensive Plan that would strategically direct future development.