The Duwamish Valley Community Benefits Commitment Policy Directive outlines the Port of Seattle's framework for working with the Duwamish Valley Community — primarily the neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown — to advance equity, environmental health, and economic opportunity. It establishes three shared goals: building community and Port capacity for collaboration, promoting a healthy environment, and fostering economic prosperity in place. The directive also provides detailed definitions of key terms such as equity, environmental justice, displacement, and community engagement to guide program implementation.Open full document
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This policy directive establishes the Duwamish Valley Community Benefits Commitment to guide implementation of the Duwamish Valley Community Equity Program (DVCEP) and Port of Seattle operations affecting the Duwamish Valley Community. It outlines three shared goals: Community and Port Capacity Building for Ongoing Collaboration, Healthy Environment and Communities, and Economic Prosperity in Place. The document provides definitions for key terms including equity, environmental justice, displacement, community engagement, and related concepts.