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Mission People United for a Better Sacramento is a membership-based organization, formed to provide an effective voice to achieve progressive change in Sacramento. Values Civil Rights Social Services. New communities lead to culturally competent social services including social, general health, and mental health services being equitably distributed throughout the city. No community bears the burden of an excess amount of social service locations. Environment Air Quality. The region supports and invests in better transportation systems, development patterns, industry, and other factors that improve air quality. Open Space. Open space is protected and enhanced in a meaningful way. Habitat. Habitat, especially for at-risk species, is preserved and enhanced in key areas, with sufficient acreage and connectivity. Affordable Housing Affordable and inclusionary housing. Housing is affordable to people of all income levels, including moderate, low, very low, and extremely low-income percentage. The stock of permanently affordable housing stock increases. Affordable housing is created in an inclusionary manner, so that lower income people have an opportunity to live in the neighborhood they serve, and communities are not economically segregated or gentrified. Social Justice Elections. Sacramento elections must not be dominated by money or lead to disenfranchisement of existing areas. Elections must be fair and open with well-lit and easy-to-find polling places; encourage competition, voter participation and optimism and result in elected officials and approval of measures that support the goals of the community. Coalition Building. Diverse coalitions are strengthened, built and honored by the work we do in our city. Public subsidies. Public subsidies of any project must be transparent, must have clearly demonstrable public benefits, and must be weighed in the context of other needs and opportunities. Labor Fair labor. New growth is built by people being paid a living wage, and represented by unions operating under fair labor agreements. New growth enhances the working conditions and economic opportunities of existing communities. Senior Issues and Ethnic Issues Integration. New and existing communities and institutions (schools, workplaces, churches, government agencies) are integrated by ethnicity, age, income, etc. with acceptance and receptivity. Inclusivity. People of all colors, abilities, backgrounds, ages, race, cultural competence, sexual preferences, and ethnicities are a visible and vital part of planning and governance of the region. Neighborhoods Community. Communities are designed to promote vibrant neighborhoods, neighbors who know each other and community organizations, such that everyone realizes the other elements of strong communities and neighborhoods. Neighborhood Impact. Growth and development should not negatively impact, and ideally should enhance, existing neighborhoods without gentrification or diversion of resources. Schools. Overall, schools in Sacramento improve with more resources to serve the education needs of existing communities and any new communities and Sacramento. Education resources are fairly distributed. Revitalize urban core. The urban core, or existing built environment is revitalized. Smart Growth Form of Growth. Development patterns and design support efficient transportation, access to services and goods, efficient use of public funds and natural resources, and a sense of community cohesion. High quality design, higher densities, and mixed use are common. Prime Agricultural Land. Urban development should not occur on prime farmland, including farmland of statewide importance and significant grazing lands. Loss of farmland is mitigated. Water supply and quality. The public retains control over water supplies. Growth shall not negatively affect water supplies for existing communities and for the environment. Water supply projects protect groundwater elevations and groundwater storage capacity. New development is designed to conserve water and protect water quality. Wastewater treatment must be adequate to protect beneficial uses. Disability Rights Accessibility. Housing, playgrounds, schools, streets, sidewalks, transportation, public buildings, including all election polling places and workplaces are accessible to residents of all physical abilities. Transportation Transportation. The region’s transportation system provides viable alternatives to the automobile for a large segment of the population. It enhances regional energy efficiency reduces dependency on fossil fuels and reduces overall infrastructure costs in land, capital, and operation by encouraging bicycling, walking, and mass transit. The transportation system is designed and operated to provide an excellent level of service, accessibility, affordability, comfort and safety, so that alternative transportation is a viable and attractive option for a broad range of people.