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Tukwila Equity and Social Justice Commission <br />City of Tukwila — City Hall <br />6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 <br />The Commissioners discussed shared concerns and ideas, which includes, but is not <br />limited to the following: <br />• Plan for the needs of community members that are most impacted by systemic and <br />structural inequities. Wealthier areas are protected from rezoning, while disenfranchised <br />areas are targets for displacement. <br />• Commit to being community- and data -driven, and not driven by those most resourced or <br />connected. <br />• Distribute resources to increase equality. Balance who unfairly gains/benefits from current <br />policies and practices and who is unfairly disadvantaged/burdened. <br />• Find creative, equitable solutions for zoning, parking, transportation that allows the to grow <br />out as well as up. <br />• Prioritize affordable housing. This includes taking a closer look at what is deemed affordable <br />and by whom. <br />• Value and preserve the cultural centers, businesses, and organizations that make Tukwila <br />unique. <br />• Caution against comparisons to Seattle or following the same policies and practices. These <br />have lead to further gentrification and closure of cultural institutions. <br />• View sustainability through an equity lens. Recognize that sustainability and equity can work <br />together. Solutions mostly cater to middle -upper income ideas of sustainability. Not <br />everyone can afford electric cars or can go without. <br />• Preserve and expand green spaces and tree canopies. <br />• Increase safety, cleanliness, and accessibility of public spaces. <br />VI Miscellaneous <br />• Jo Anderson reported that a request was submitted to Tukwila TIS to create a SharePoint <br />page for ESJC documents. <br />VII Adjournment <br />