Imagine Boston 2030 GoalsImagine Boston 2030IB2030_8028e1ac-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8cBoston_8028e2d8-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8cTo set goals, targets, and metrics to guide implementation and evaluate success._8028e378-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8cQuality of LifeEncourage affordability, reduce displacement, and improve quality of life_8028e47c-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c1HousingReduce housing cost burden for Bostonians_8028e512-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c1.1Decrease portion of low- and middle-income households that are severely housing cost burdenedHealthImprove health outcomes for all Bostonians_8028e5bc-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c1.2Reduce disparities in premature mortality by neighborhoodWalkabilityImprove the walkability of each neighborhood_8028e63e-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c1.3Increase Walk Score® ranking of neighborhoodsSafetyKeep Boston a safe city_8028e6ca-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c1.4Lower or maintain Boston's crime rate to be below the crime rates of peer citiesOpportunityIncrease access to opportunity_8028e756-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c2Wealth GapReduce the wealth gap between white households and households of color_8028e7ec-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c2.1Reduce racial disparities in median household income and homeownershipChildhood PovertyReduce childhood poverty_8028e88c-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c2.2Reduce childhood poverty rates by half by 2030EducationImprove educational outcomes and access to educational opportunities_8028e918-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c2.3Offer quality, affordable Pre-K education to every eligible child in Boston; increase 4-year high school graduation rate in Boston Public Schools (BPS); increase the 6-year post-secondary degree completion rate for BPS graduatesEconomic GrowthDrive inclusive economic growth_8028e9ae-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c3JobsContinue to create jobs_8028ea44-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c3.1Maintain job growth rate that outpaces the national average and peer citiesWagesCreate higher paying jobs_8028eac6-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c3.2Increase wages in low-wage occupations; decrease the share of households below a household sustaining incomeEnvironment & Climate ChangePromote a healthy environment and prepare for climate change_8028eb5c-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c4Carbon EmissionsReduce Boston's contribution to climate change_8028ebfc-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c4.1Become carbon neutral by 2050. As a milestone to carbon neutrality, aim to reduce emissions by half by 2030.AdaptationAdapt to a changing climate_8028ec92-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c4.2Reduce economic loss and number of people exposed to climate related flooding; increase tree canopy coverageInvestmentInvest in open space, arts & culture, transportation, and infrastructure_8028ef9e-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c5Parks & SpacesImprove quality of parks and open spaces_8028f048-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c5.1Improve conditions at all Boston Parks properties that have the lowest overall conditions ratings, particularly those with active recreation featuresTransitFacilitate a shift in Bostonians' mode of transit_8028f0de-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c5.2Increase the number of Bostonians who walk, bike, and take public transit to workArts, Culture & CreativitySupport arts, culture, and creative life_8028f192-8d93-11e7-a07c-1b2f01dc5b8c5.3Increase the number of Creative Economy jobs in Boston2017-08-30https://analytics.boston.gov/app/imagine-bostonOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net