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CWc7

1–2 points

Intent

To promote inclusive economic development by expanding access to quality jobs, entrepreneurship, and

community wealth building; reducing barriers; and supporting long-term prosperity for all communities.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Equitable Income Distribution	2
OR
Option 2. Local Businesses and Hiring Practices	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Strategies to Strengthen Economic Prosperity	1

Comply with any of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Equitable Income Distribution (2 points)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Demonstrate that the median earnings of workers in any two priority neighborhoods and/or

two priority populations identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment are within five

percentage points of the overall city median income value.

b. Demonstrate that the overall median income is trending toward or has achieved the local

definition of living wage.

Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

OR