ACPS: Alachua County Public Schoolsaffordable housing: Housing in which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities. area median income: The median income of a specific geographical area, used as a benchmark to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs and other income-based initiatives.AMI: Area median income, or the median income of a specific geographical area, used as a benchmark to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs and other income-based initiatives.built environment: The human-made surroundings, including buildings, parks, roads, and infrastructure, that collectively form the physical setting in which people live and work.climate: The long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions in a particular region, including factors such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.climate change: Long-term changes in the Earth's climate, often attributed to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.communities of color: Populations characterized by shared cultural or ethnic backgrounds, often referring to racial or ethnic minority groups.community engagement: The process of involving and collaborating with community members in decision-making processes that affect their lives and surroundings.community land trust: A nonprofit organization that holds land in trust for the benefit of a community, typically with a focus on affordable housing and preventing displacement.complete streets: Streets designed and operated to accommodate various modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, public transit, and private vehicles.comprehensive plan: A long-term planning document that outlines a community's vision, goals, and policies for future growth and development.cultural asset: Elements of a community's cultural heritage, such as historic buildings, traditions, or artistic expressions, that contribute to its identity.design standards: Guidelines or criteria for the design of buildings, landscapes, and public spaces to ensure aesthetic and functional quality.development: The process of building, improving, or expanding physical structures, communities, or economic activities.down payment assistance: Financial aid provided to individuals to help cover the initial payment required when purchasing a home.economic development: Initiatives and policies aimed at improving economic growth, job creation, and the overall well-being of a community.energy: The capacity to do work, often used in the context of power generation, consumption, and efficiency.engagement: Involvement, participation, or interaction, often used in the context of community engagement or stakeholder involvement in decision-making processes.environmental justice: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income, in the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.equitable development: Quality of life outcomes, such as affordable housing, quality education, living wage employment, healthy environments, and transportation are equitably experienced by the people currently living and working in a neighborhood, as well as for new people moving in. Public and private investments, programs, and policies in neighborhoods that meet the needs of residents, including communities of color, and reduce racial disparities, taking into account past history and current conditions. equity: Equity refers to fairness in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges, taking into account the unique circumstances and needs of individuals or groups. It recognizes that different individuals or groups may require different levels of support or accommodations to achieve a level playing field. Equity aims to address historical and systemic disadvantages. escheated properties: Unclaimed or abandoned property that the government has the right to take ownership. ethnicity: A social group defined by shared cultural characteristics, such as language, ancestry, or customs.gnv: Gainesvilleheirs' property: Real estate that is typically passed down through generations without a clear legal will, leading to shared ownership among heirs.historic preservation: The conservation and protection of buildings, landscapes, and artifacts with historical significance.indicator: A measurable factor used to assess or evaluate a particular condition, trend, or situation.indicators: Multiple measurable factors collectively used to analyze and assess various aspects of a system, community, or environment.infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society, such as transportation, communication, and utilities.land use: The way in which land is utilized, including residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational purposes.mental health: The psychological well-being of an individual, encompassing emotional, social, and cognitive aspects.outcome: The result or consequence of a particular action, process, or event.outcomes: Multiple results or consequences observed or anticipated in a given situation.preservation: The act of maintaining and protecting something, such as cultural heritage or natural resources, to prevent loss or deterioration.public realm: The shared spaces and areas accessible to the public, including parks, streets, and community gathering places.race: A socially-constructed categorization of humans based on physical characteristics, often used to denote differences in skin color, facial features, or hair type.racial equity: Race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes and outcomes for all groups are improved.social history: The study of past societies and cultures, focusing on the everyday lives and experiences of people.stormwater: Water from precipitation that flows over surfaces, often leading to runoff and potential environmental issues.strategies: Planned actions or methods designed to achieve specific goals or objectives.strategy: A comprehensive plan or approach for accomplishing a long-term goal.transit: Public transportation systems, including buses, trains, and other modes of mass transit.transportation: The movement of goods and people from one place to another, encompassing various modes such as cars, bicycles, and public transit.vision zero: A traffic safety initiative that aims to achieve zero fatalities or serious injuries on roadways.wastewater: Water that has been used and contaminated, often from domestic, industrial, or agricultural activities, requiring treatment before release.zoning: The division of land into different zones or areas for specific land uses, regulated by zoning laws and codes.
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