A Bold Reimagining of How Communities Grow

Just Communities is helping neighbors and practitioners worldwide co-create more just, liberatory, and green communities.

About Just Communities

Just Communities is a movement of ideas and action to help spark a more equitable and regenerative future, where all our communities – regardless of race, class, and ethnicity – provide the essential needs of every person to lead a healthy and secure life – from food, quality education, vibrant gathering places, and housing choice to meaningful work and political voice.

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THE STANDARD FOR SUSTAINABLE & EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT HAS ARRIVED

The Just Communities Protocol is a powerful and inclusive implementation framework and verification platform for fostering neighborhood, district, and campus-scale equity and regeneration.

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Coming February 26: From Pixels to People: Human Centric Planning & Design

In urban development, community voices aren’t just important—they are essential. Join Sheba Ross and Lindsey Willke of HKS for an insightful presentation on the power of deep, sustained engagement in Transit-Oriented Development projects.

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Just Communities Certified is a mark of excellence for communities dedicated to demonstrating equitable and regenerative practices – with a focus on addressing the historic and persistent impacts that racism and climate change has on land use and development. 

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Join our growing community of change makers dedicated to centering racial equity and climate resilience in every land use, infrastructure, and community development decision. The Just Community credential program provides a powerful platform for professional growth. Our next Live Course is March 20 – 21st!

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Announcing the Just Communities Pilot Program in Atlanta

January 22, 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Just Communities Pilot Program, an innovative initiative designed to empower Atlanta communities…
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Meet the New Just Communities Website

January 17, 2025
The Just Communities Web Platform Has Expanded to Better Serve our Learning and Practitioner Community. We are delighted to unveil…
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From Devastation to Renewal: How Camp Hill, Alabama Applied Resiliency Planning to Overcome Tragedy

January 13, 2025
Partnering in a Time of Turmoil In 2023, Dr. Megan LaFrombois of Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape…
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