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1. Introduction <br />San Leandro 2021 Climate Action Plan Page 9 <br />Equity vs. Equality <br />“Equity and equality are often used interchangeably, but equity and equality do not mean the <br />same thing. Equality is about sameness—meaning that everyone receives the same thing <br />regardless of any other factors. However, equality is only useful if everyone starts from the <br />same place, which is often not the case. Lower-income populations and communities of color <br />often have less access to healthy and energy-efficient housing, transit, or safe bicycling and <br />walking routes. Equity, on the other hand, is about fairness, which is about ensuring that people <br />have access to the same opportunities and have what they need to thrive and succeed. Equity <br />is needed before equality can be reached. This understanding recognizes that people may have <br />different starting points and may need different types and levels of support to flourish.” <br />Reference: Urban Sustainability Directors’ Network Guide to Equitable Community-Driven <br />Climate Preparedness Planning, May 2017 <br /> <br />Image from Interaction Institute for Social Change | Artist: Angus Maguire <br /> <br />53