EJNYC: Planning for Environmental Justice in NYC

This session will explore the groundbreaking EJNYC Report and Plan, developed by Buro Happold in partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice and WXY. Gain a deep understanding of how planners can integrate environmental justice considerations into city processes, capital planning, and budgeting, and address environmental injustices across New York.

The presentation highlights practical tools, including the interactive EJNYC Mapping Tool, and insightful process interventions. Learn how to apply these resources to assess environmental burdens and benefits, engage historically marginalized communities, and embed equity into planning processes. Presenters showcase methods for overcoming planning fatigue and building trust through meaningful engagement with community leaders. Leave with actionable strategies to integrate environmental justice into agency decisions, infrastructure siting, and climate budgets.

This plan, centered on inclusive and equitable planning, empowers planners to drive systemic change and ensure that all communities - especially those historically underserved - have equal protection from environmental hazards and access to healthy, resilient environments.
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