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Our community is committed to conscious decision-making that uses a racial equity lens at every level, including examining racial disparities in employment, education, housing, transportation, and the application of justice. The same principle of equity applies to all groups subject to discrimination to include, but not be limited to gender identity, religion, ethnicity, income, age, sexual orientation and disability. Sustainability The City follows the global belief that sustainability and environmental stewardship are crucial in every aspect of planning for our U City’s future. U City seeks to balance the environment, economy and social equity equity to ensure existing and future community members thrive in a healthy, positive, and livable environment. Prosperity Prosperity dependsis dependent upon an economically mobile, a stable and well- educated community with opportunities for economic advancement. U City is committed to the creation of new opportunities for economic activity that benefit all city residents, bringing stability, wealth and prosperity, especially to underserved areas. Health The only way a community can thrive is if it is healthy in all aspects of its life. For U City, is focused on providing a healthy community is one that is focused on eliminating impediments to the enhances the mental and physical health of its residents, and on ensuringensures a healthy and livable environment, safe neighborhoods and housing, a strong educational system and economic stability. (Review Stopped… July 13, 2016) (Continued Below … December 20, 2016) without Track Changes Delete current Vision pages 27 and 28, and insert relevant content in each chapter. In its place we create a new chapter called “Racial Equity.” Throughout the document, convert aspirational language from 2030 narrative on page 28 into goals that are integrated into each section. New chapter: Racial Equity In University City, historically, spatial and geographic issues have been defined by race. University City will become a diverse city where all people are able to achieve their full potential regardless of their race or means. U City’s neighborhoods are diverse and include the community anchors, supports, goods, services and amenities people need to lead healthy lives and flourish. Following the Ferguson Commission recommendations reported in ("Forward through Ferguson") U City intentionally applies a racial equity framework to existing and new city Page 3 of 7