Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
Advancing Equity in Philadelphia Parks
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Inclusive programs for a diverse community
Why it matters: This plan ensures that all community members, regardless of background, have access to high-quality recreational services. The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) completes these reports on an annual basis.
Context:
Citywide Objectives: The plan aligns with the Mayor’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s objectives, including adopting policies that center DEI, transforming leadership capacity, and ensuring equitable services.
Key Strategies: PPR has committed to various strategies, such as integrating DEI principles into decision-making, recruiting diverse candidates, enhancing community engagement, and improving service delivery. The plan includes performance measures to track progress and ensure accountability.
Go deeper: The DEI plan emphasizes creating sustainable infrastructure, transforming leadership, promoting workforce equity, and enhancing community engagement. Key initiatives include hiring the department’s first Director of Inclusion, restructuring recruitment to ensure diversity, and implementing new community service areas to better serve underrepresented neighborhoods. The plan also focuses on improving language access and accommodating residents with disabilities.
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