OUR THEORY OF CHANGE:
WHEN WE PRIORITIZE POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN EQUITY, RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE PROTECTION

We Will Build Vibrant, Thriving Places Where We All Want to Work and Live

Within every neighborhood (or district) there lies the opportunity to design truly innovative, scalable solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing city makers today: income, education and health disparities; blight and ecological degradation; the growing threat of climate change; and rapid urban growth. The Protocol and EcoDistricts Certified guide city makers to take a collaborative, holistic, neighborhood-scale approach to community design to achieve rigorous, meaningful performance outcomes that matter to people and planet.

Our Vision

Just, resilient and sustainable cities, from the neighborhood up

Our Mission

At EcoDistricts, we’re advancing a new model of urban regeneration and community development rooted in a relentless commitment to authentic collaboration and social, economic and ecological innovation. Our work is powered by the growing number of inspired urban change makers that are reimagining the future of cities.

Our Core Values:

• Neighborhoods and districts are the building blocks of sustainable cities
• Everybody – regardless of class, race, age, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation – deserves to live in healthy, safe, connected and vibrant neighborhoods
• Economic opportunity, community well-being, and ecological health are fundamental ingredients for sustainable neighborhoods and cities
• Neighborhood sustainability requires a new model for action – rooted in collaboration and greater inclusion – to co-create innovative district-scale projects
• Rigorous, consistent and transparent reporting in the areas of governance, environmental, and social performance is fundamental to effectively promote and manage long-term sustainability
• Social equity, inclusion and democracy are essential to sustainable neighborhood development