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 new initiative 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.

Learn About Our Principles and Values

NEW NAME, NEW PROTOCOL

The Just Communities Protocol is a powerful and inclusive implementation framework for fostering neighborhood, district, and campus-scale equity and regeneration, and an important evolution of the EcoDistricts Protocol that was first launched in 2016.

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JUST COMMUNITIES WEBINAR SERIES

“Building Power Through Community Organizing” with Marquese Averett

September 25 I 1:00 PM EST, 10:00 AM PST

Join us in conversation with Marquese Averett, Managing Director of Regional Organizing for Partnership for Southern Equity, on the need to build power to advance an effective racial justice agenda in our communities.

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Commit to New Model of Community Development

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. 

Build The Movement

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 Accredited Practitioner program provides a powerful platform for personal and professional growth.