Equity Action Plans.pdf

Metro's departments and venues have developed specific equity action plans to create long-term institutional, structural, and cultural change. The plans focus on:

Parks and Nature: Improving racial equity in parks and natural areas, creating job training and mentoring for people of color, and serving Native American communities.
Planning and Development: Establishing five principles to guide equity work, including power, influence, innovation, culture, and accountability.
Property and Environmental Services: Implementing seven strategy areas, including employee education, community engagement, and equitable service provision.
Oregon Zoo: Advancing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion through workforce diversity, community engagement, and integrated DEI efforts.

Key Actions

Parks and Nature: Creating an implementation team and community advisory committee to guide the plan.
Planning and Development: Establishing a comprehensive system to track progress and building relationships with stakeholders.
Property and Environmental Services: Providing apprenticeship opportunities for communities of color and women, and evaluating diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Oregon Zoo: Establishing a diverse workforce, providing services informed by community engagement, and expanding community reach.

Next Steps

Implementing equity strategies as the primary guide for all Metro work.
Continuing programs with racial equity at the center of their objectives.
* Developing new initiatives, such as culturally appropriate processes for Native Americans and affordable housing bond programs.