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How do you incorporate equity and inclusion in urban economic impact assessment?

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Urban economic impact assessment (EIA) is a tool that measures how a project, policy, or program affects the economy of a city or region. It can help urban planners understand the costs and benefits of different options, and how they are distributed among different groups and sectors. However, EIA often overlooks the social and environmental dimensions of urban development, and may not capture the diverse needs of different communities. How can you incorporate equity and inclusion in urban EIA, and ensure your analysis reflects the values and goals of your stakeholders? Here are some tips to guide you.

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1 Define your scope and objectives

Before you start your EIA, define the scope and objectives of your analysis. What are the main questions you want to answer, and what are the criteria you will use to evaluate the alternatives? How will you measure the economic impacts, and over what time horizon and geographic area? Who are the main beneficiaries of the project, policy, or program, and how will you account for other perspectives and interests? How will you address the potential trade-offs and synergies between economic, social, and environmental outcomes? By clarifying these issues upfront, you can avoid confusion and bias later on.

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2 Engage with diverse stakeholders

One of the key ways to incorporate equity and inclusion in urban EIA is to engage with diverse stakeholders throughout the process. Stakeholders are the people affected by or with an interest in the project, policy, or program. These can include residents, businesses, workers, NGOs, government agencies, and others. By involving them in the design, implementation, and review of your EIA, you gain valuable insights, feedback, and support for your analysis. You can also identify and address any concerns, conflicts, or gaps that may arise. Stakeholder engagement can take various forms, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, workshops, public meetings, or online platforms.

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3 Use multiple methods and data sources

Use multiple methods and data sources to capture the complexity and diversity of urban economic impacts. Depending on your scope and objectives, you may use quantitative methods, such as input-output analysis, cost-benefit analysis, or econometric modeling, to estimate the effects of the project on economic indicators like output, income, employment, or productivity. Or you may use qualitative methods, such as case studies, narratives, or scenarios, to explore the wider and deeper impacts of the project aspects of well-being such as health, education, social cohesion, or cultural diversity. Also consider combining both methods to provide a more comprehensive picture of the economic impacts.

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4 Apply an equity lens

Applying an equity lens means analyzing how the economic impacts of the project affect different groups of people, and how they may create or reduce inequalities in access or opportunity. To apply an equity lens, disaggregate your data and results by relevant variables, such as income, gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, or location. Also consider the distributional effects of the project across different dimensions, such as spatial, temporal, or intergenerational. Evaluate the fairness of the project in terms of its process, participation, and outcomes.

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5 Communicate findings and recommendations

Present your results in a clear and compelling way, using appropriate formats such as reports, presentations, infographics, or interactive dashboards. Highlight the main economic impacts of the project and how they vary across different groups and sectors. Explain the assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties of your analysis, and how they affect your conclusions. Also provide actionable and feasible suggestions on how to enhance the positive impacts and mitigate the negative impacts of the project, and how to promote equity and inclusion in urban development. (This article has been updated by LinkedIn editors based on member feedback.)

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