As infrastructure projects are planned and implemented, it is essential to ensure that they promote equity and value for all members of society. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Justice 40 initiative place a significant emphasis on equity analysis at the project level to ensure that federally-funded infrastructure projects prioritize equity and inclusion. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of equity analysis, highlight the resources available from the federal government, and demonstrate how equity analysis can be performed using a data-driven approach.
During this webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the following major topics:
- The significance of equity analysis under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: This discussion will cover the rationale behind the new emphasis on equity analysis in infrastructure projects and how it aligns with the broader goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- Resources from the federal government: Participants will learn about the resources available from the federal government to support equity analysis, including data sources, methods, and technical assistance.
- Demonstrating equity analysis with data-driven approaches: Examples will be provided to showcase how equity analysis can be performed in support of grant applications and project delivery.
- Challenges and issues associated with the equity analysis practices PLUS proposes innovative solutions to advance infrastructure equity.
- Research: The discussion will emphasize the needs for infrastructure equity research and highlight critical research questions for researchers.