Social cohesion
The strength of relationships and sense of solidarity among community members, characterized by shared values, mutual trust and collective participation in community life. In the context of commercial corridors, social cohesion is fostered when local businesses serve as gathering places, cultural anchors and spaces for informal social interaction that strengthen neighborhood bonds and community identity. (Source: Toolkit project team definition)
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
The conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) can be grouped into five domains: economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment […]
Social inclusion
Access to places, people and power. (Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Research & Innovation)
Stakeholder
A broader term that extends beyond “community” and includes individuals and organizations both engaged in and impacted by Metro’s services and investments, but may not share a geographic, social or cultural identity, affiliation and/or origin. This may include elected officials, municipalities and jurisdictions, public agencies and large and/or private corporations. (Source: LA Metro Equity Planning and Evaluation […]
Stakeholder fatigue
Lack of communication and coordination between disparate planning efforts may yield stakeholder fatigue (or burnout) from too many outreach efforts. Aligning and consolidating disparate community engagement efforts across departments can save resources, help mitigate stakeholder fatigue and lead to better engagement outcomes over time. (Source: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, Resilient California)
Sustainable development
Meeting present needs without compromising the changes of future generations to meet their needs. Where development is sustainable, everyone has access to decent work, quality health care and education. (Source: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
Toolkit
A collection of resources that establish a systematic approach for better understanding, assessing and/or responding to key topics identified by a project, team or community. (Source: Toolkit project team definition, adapted from the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Toolkit for Assessing Potential Allegations of Environmental Injustice”)
Transit-Oriented Community (TOC)
A place that, by its design, makes it more convenient to take transit, walk, bike or roll than to drive. (Source: LA Metro Transit Oriented Communities)
Transportation equity
How the benefits and burdens of transportation affect different communities within society, and frameworks for identifying, quantifying and addressing these inequities. (Source: Adapted from Tracking California)
Transportation/transit justice
Refers to the elimination of disparities in mobility and interconnected systems, as well as a transformative and liberating redistribution of power, resources and opportunities to those experiencing the greatest disparities today, to ensure that all riders use and enjoy the same access to safe, reliable, equitable, sustainable and affordable transportation options. (Source: Adapted from Portland […]