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[ME na iroropf bore <br />Equity vs. Equality <br />"Equity and equality are often used interchangeably, but equity and equality do not <br />mean the same thing. Equality is about sameness —meaning that everyone receives <br />the same thing regardless of any other factors. However, equality is only useful if <br />everyone starts from the same place, which is often not the case. Lower -income <br />populations and communities of color often have less access to healthy and energy - <br />efficient housing, transit, or safe bicycling and walking routes. Equity, on the other hand, <br />is about fairness, which is about ensuring that people have access to the same <br />opportunities and have what they need to thrive and succeed. Equity is needed before <br />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 - <br />Driven Climate Preparedness Planning, May 2017 <br />Image from Interaction Institute for Social Change I Artist: Angus Maguire <br />San Leandro 2021 Climate Action Plan Page 13 <br />