CASE STUDIES
EXPLORE THE WORK THAT IS MOVING US TOWARD THIS SHARED VISION
the work to move our country forward is already happening
The Dare to Reimagine agenda showcases 50 policy wins and organizing efforts across 22 states and DC that are moving us towards a more just and equitable future.
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Building a Local Economy through Urban Agriculture
Chicago, IL. The North Side community, as a result of a 2011 zoning change, is expanding urban agriculture and farming to develop a healthy local economy, particularly for Black and Brown communities
Creating a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase
Berkeley, CA. The city developed a tenant opportunity to purchase (TOPA) ordinance in the hopes that it will help fight displacement, increase tenant stability, and build permanent affordability.
Building People Power Through a Community Benefits Agreement
Nashville, TN. Community leaders backed the city in an effort to establish a robust community benefits agreement as part of a stadium construction project.
Minority and Women-Owned Businesses and Enterprises
DeSoto, TX. The city laid out new commitments to increase women and minority-owned businesses’ participation in city contracting and ability to secure those RFPs.
Guaranteed Income
Stockton, CA. The city conducted a two-year pilot to increase economic stability by providing a monthly stipend of $500 for a group of residents in the city through a monthly stipend of $500; a group of social scientists documented the impacts of the regular guaranteed income to be published in the future.
Building a Collaborative Ecosystem for Worker Cooperatives
Madison, WI. The city committed $3.2 million dollars over five years to support worker cooperative development. The initiative represents a long-term vision for creating quality and sustainable jobs, contributing to a healthy economy in Madison.
Protecting Essential Workers
Philadelphia, PA. In response to COVID-19, the city passed legislation to protect essential workers from retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions or refusing to work in environments that put their health at risk.
A New Equitable Business Model for the Restaurant Industry
Boston, MA. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, the city of Boston established a three-part recovery fund totaling $6.3 million. This was part of a larger $15 million effort to support small businesses during the pandemic.
Establishing a Minimum Pay Standard for For-Hire Drivers
New York, NY. The city passed a pay standard act that raised freelance drivers’ wage to $17.22 an hour based on utilization rates that allow it to avoid being classified as a minimum wage.
Worker Safety Standard Enforcement Policies
Nationwide. Examples of how any level of government can contract with worker organizations to conduct outreach and community education regarding municipal labor standards laws, and to refer cases to the offices of labor enforcement.
