Citizens with a high school education or less, and an annual income of under $30K reported that childcare, transportation, feelings of being unwelcome, safety concerns, and lack of information were obstacles to community involvement.
All interested members of the community are included in discussions and policymaking affecting the public commons, without limitation as to standing, affiliation, citizenship, and/or civil or legal status.
Public and private interests follow the “triple bottom line” principle, in recognition of the inherent mutuality and interconnectedness of environment, society and economy.
Formal and informal education and training in sustainability is actively promoted at every level within area school systems, public institutions, and throughout the private sector.
The creation of sustainable initiatives is supported across the social spectrum, with a focus on reducing social, political and economic inequality locally and globally.
The privatization of certain resources that are fundamental to life and human survival has been rejected.
The eradication of poverty has been prioritized, we have adopted a social health index based on equitable access and attainment of the common good, and comprehensive yet flexible policies have been adopted to achieve this goal.
Sustainability is recognized and embodied at every level and continuously subject to re-evaluation and re-visioning.