‘Equitable development’ focus of meeting Monday

A public meeting is set for Monday where government officials, including ones from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will outline the meaning of “equitable development.”

In a press release, Mayor Steve Noble said the meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Noble said the focus of the meeting will be on equitable development, with an opportunity to discuss ways in which residents of all incomes, ages, races and ethnicities can participate in, and benefit from, decisions that shape where they live.

“As our community continues to grow and thrive, I am committed to ensuring that every resident benefits from our current and future economic and community development,” Noble said in the release. “In my vision, equitable development is about attracting and retaining successful, responsible businesses, creating walkable streets and accessible public transportation, and expanding quality housing for all income levels.

“My administration is committed to developing the policy and infrastructure that support these goals,” Noble added.

Monday’s event is supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Building Blocks Technical Assistance program.

Kingston is one of 25 communities nationwide that are receiving assistance in 2017 through the Building Blocks program. To learn more about the Building Blocks program, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/ smart-growth/buildingblocks-sustainable-communities.