Monona’s lack of racial diversity presents some significant challenges in its efforts to improve inclusiveness, according to a report issued by the city’s Ad Hoc Workgroup on Diversity and Equity Issues. Among the recommendations from the work group are that the city strengthen its commitment to affordable housing and public transit, that it make changes in its hiring practices and work with the school district on diversity and equity initiatives. It also encouraged members of the public to take action on their own by supporting minority-owned businesses and by planning a community-wide summit...
...The Village of McFarland now has a framework for addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the village and in the community. A report from equity consulting group Meraki Consulting LLC and the village gave McFarland some action steps to improve DEI, including developing guest speaker and community roundtable programs, and tracking demographic data in the village....
Ken Notes: It is interesting to note that many communities are providing barriers to inclusion through zoning, planning, and other neighborhood restrictions and covenants. Even though well intentioned, policy that excludes smaller dwelling units and higher densities often means truly affordable homes can not be built. Why is a 600 sq foot apartment OK but a 600 sq foot home is not...
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