Environmental justice ensures people of all races, cultures and incomes are equally and equitably valued, protected and served by laws, regulations and policies that impact the environment around us. Over the past months, City staff have been collecting first-hand knowledge of environmental issues directly from community members. Information collected will be analyzed to inform environmental justice policies and priorities within the City of San Diego General Plan.
A review of existing information on environmental justice-related conditions has been prepared, and a report of findings is now available on the Environmental Justice Element webpage. The Background Review Report of Findings provides information on conditions in the entire City since Environmental Justice communities within the City have not yet been identified. Stay tuned for many more ways to provide input and feedback about your priorities for environmental justice for this plan in the months to come.