Most people think about diversity as black and white. Rocky Mount, North Carolina, staff members learned that diversity is a lot more.

This blog post covers concrete ways that local governments can reduce racial inequality.

Economic projections, trends, and issues will define the public sector market and U.S. communities for the next decade and beyond.

Between 2000 and 2010, the City of Renton's minority population grew by 165 percent, and non-white individuals now account for more than 50 percent of the population.

Economic development strategies can include improving community well-being metrics fundamental to the quality of life that attracts corporations and job seekers.

The Alliance on Race and Equity offers resources for local governments.

An ICMA and Arizona State University study in June 2014 identified how local governments are incorporating social equity into sustainability programs.

This article demonstrates the strategies to consider for integrating social equity into local government activities.

Equity’s visibility has increased as a core component of sustainability in recent years.