HUMAN IMPACT ASSESSMENT DATA REPOSITORY
Use existing, third party datasets about your project location to streamline the process of completing the Human Impact Assessment Template.
Note: Currently available only for projects located in the U.S.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The data in this repository was created by U.S. federal agencies like the CDC, Census, EPA, and FEMA. It was downloaded prior to January 21, 2025. The repository makes available neighborhood scale (i.e., census tract) data as well as comparison geographies (such as city, county, state, and national), where available.
How Priority Indicators are Identified
Percentage data: Census tract is ≥30% different from a comparison geography
0-1 Index: Census tract value is ≥0.75
For some indicators, the priority cutoff is set by the agency collecting the data.
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Demographics
Race and Ethnicity
Relationship with human impact design: Due to structural and systemic racism embedded in historic policies in the U.S., neighborhoods with resident populations that are majority Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) and/or majority Hispanic/Latinx are more likely than majority White neighborhoods to experience barriers to access high paying jobs, educational opportunities, medical care, fresh and healthy food, affordable and stable housing, and other services associated with the social safety net. (White TM, et al., 2024)
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-05
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Age
Young children
Relationship with human impact design: Children under age 5 are at higher risk of negative health outcomes after exposure to a social or environmental stressor because their organs are still developing, their behavior patterns can bring them into closer contact with dangerous exposures, and they are often dependent on caregivers for their safety. (Braveman P, et al., 2011)
Indicator definition: Percent children <5 years old
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-05
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Income
Relationship with human impact design: Individuals living in low-income neighborhoods are more likely to experience reduced access to high quality schools, clean air, and public safety -- among other social and environmental determinants of health. Prolonged exposure to these conditions, particularly as children, can increase residents' risk of unemployment and premature mortality. (Chyn E & Katz LF, 2021)
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, S1901
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Household income
Indicator definition: Median household income in the past 12 months
Poverty rate
Indicator definition: Percent individuals below poverty level over the past 12 months
Education Levels
Relationship with human impact design: The lifetime earnings premium for people who graduate from college or higher level degrees compared with receiving a high school diploma has been estimated to be 43% or $840,000 for men and 51% or $587,000 for women, on average. (Tamborini CR, et al., 2015)
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, S1501
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Less than high school
Indicator definition: Percent adults ≥25 years without HS/GED degree
High school degree
Indicator definition: Percent adults ≥25 years with HS/GED degree
Bachelor or higher degree
Indicator definition: Percent adults ≥25 years with bachelor or higher degree
Vulnerable Populations
Social vulnerability
Relationship with human impact design: This index combines into a single index demographic and built environment criteria that have been found to increase the risk of poor health outcomes after exposure to a social or environmental stressor (such as losing a job, being diagnosed with cancer, or being exposed to a major flooding event). (ATSDR SVI, 2024)
Indicator definition: Overall Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) Score
Source for data in repository:
U.S. CDC, Social Vulnerability Index, https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/place-health/php/svi/
Year: 2022
Priority Cutoff: ≥0.75
Mental health
Relationship with human impact design: Building, site, and land use design can support mental health or, conversely, contribute to poor mental health outcomes. (Houghton A & Castillo-Salgado C, 2025)
Indicator definition: Adult poor mental health over past 14 days
Source for data in repository:
CDC PLACES, https://www.cdc.gov/places
Year: 2024
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Indicator Definitions
Percent White
Percent Black/African American
Percent American Indian or Alaska Native
Percent Asian
Percent Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Percent Two or More Races
Percent Hispanic or Latinx
Percent Middle Eastern or North African
*Note: To be completed by project team, as relevant.
Youth
Relationship with human impact design: Youth are more likely than the general population to engage in risky behaviors, which can place them at higher risk of injury. (Viner R, et al., 2012)
Indicator definition: Percent youth 10-24 years old
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-05
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Employment Rate
Labor force participation
Relationship with human impact design: Individuals living in low income neighborhoods are more likely to experience reduced access to high quality schools, clean air, and public safety -- among other social and environmental determinants of health. Prolonged exposure to these conditions, particularly as children, can increase residents' risk of unemployment and premature mortality. (Chyn E & Katz LF, 2021)
Indicator definition: Percent population 16 and over in labor force
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-03
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Household Types
Single headed household
Relationship with human impact design: Families with a single head of household (particularly female-headed households) are more likely to live below the poverty line than families with dual heads of household. (Harkness S, 2022)
Indicator definition: Percent male or female householder, no spouse/ partner present, with children under 18 years
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-02
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Environmental justice
Relationship with human impact design: This index combines into a single index demographic and built environment criteria that have been found to increase a population's disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards. (ATSDR EJI, 2024)
Indicator definition: Overall Environmental Justice Index (EJI) Score
Source for data in repository:
U.S. CDC, 2022 Environmental Justice Index, https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/place-health/php/eji/
Year: 2022
Priority Cutoff: ≥0.75
Gender
Relationship with human impact design: The median income for White women in the US is $0.61 on the dollar compared with White men. Black and Hispanic/Latinx women are at an even greater disadvantage, earning $0.50 and $0.56 respectively. (McKinney KL, et al., 2022)
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-05
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Indicator Definitions
Percent Men
Percent Women
Percent Non-binary or Other
*Note: To be completed by project team, as relevant.
Older Adults
Relationship with human impact design: Adults over age 65 are at higher risk of negative health outcomes after exposure to a social or environmental stressor because the aging process compromises the immune system and other defense mechanisms. Older adults are also often dependent on caregivers for their safety. (Silva VDL, 2014)
Indicator definition: Percent adults ≥65 years old
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-05
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Population Density
Population density
Relationship with human impact design: Population density is a component of several social phenomena. Low density has been correlated with increases in social isolation. Extremely high density has been correlated with overcrowded and substandard housing and increased risk of infectious disease. Moderate density has been correlated with increased physical activity, increased happiness, and lower carbon transportation, although discriminatory policies that lead to marginalized groups living in neighborhoods with higher environmental exposures can temper its positive effects. (USCCR, 2003)
Indicator definition: Number of residents per census tract
Source for data in repository: U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-05. U.S. Census TIGER.
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Multi-generational household
Relationship with human impact design: Multigenerational households have been correllated with greater financial security, increased social connections, and . On the other hand, living in a multigenerational household can increase older adults' risk of exposure to infectious disease, as evidenced during the COVID pandemic. (Ghosh AK, et al., 202;1Muennig P, et al., 2014)
Indicator definition: Number of grandparents living with own grandchildren under 18 years
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, DP-02.
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Disability
Relationship with human impact design: Individuals living with a disability are at higher risk of living in poverty than the general population. Depending on the disability, they may also be physiologically at higher risk of negative health outcomes after exposure to a social or environmental stressor. And, they may rely on caregivers to ensure their safety. (Ananian S, et al., 2024; Froehlich-Grobe K, et al., 2021)
Indicator definition: Percent adults diagnosed with a disability
Source for data in repository:
CDC PLACES, https://www.cdc.gov/places
Year: 2024
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
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Local Infrastructure and Land Use
Adjacent Transportation and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Relationship with human impact design: Neighborhoods with low rates of fatal vehicle crashes and high density of transit, cycling, and pedestrian infrastructure promote low-carbon and active modes of transportation. (Glazener A, 2021)
Traffic safety
Indicator definition: Fatal crashes per 10,000 residents
Source for data in repository:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). https://www.nhtsa.gov/research-data/fatality-analysis-reporting-system-fars
Year: 2013-2022
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Adjacent Diverse Uses
Access to parks
Relationship with human impact design: Neighborhoods with a high percentage of parks and open space are correlated with increased physical activity and social connections, as well as improved physical and mental health. (Twohig-Bennett C & Jones A, 2018)
Indicator definition: Percent of people living within 1/2 or 1 mile from a park
Source for data in repository:
U.S. National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/
Year: 2020
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Applicable Accessibility Code(s)
Number of ADA violations
Relationship with human impact design: Communities promoting accessibility and inclusivity for all residents are correlated with increased labor participation amongst people with disabilities and improved mental health among all residents. (Froehlich-Grobe K, et al., 2021; Glazener A, 2021)
Indicator definition: Number of ADA violations on construction projects
Data source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Local and/or regional code enforcement database.
Bus service
Indicator definition: Daily frequency of bus service within 1/4 mile radius of main entrance
Data source:
To be completed by project team, as relevant. Potential data sources include Google Maps, Open Street Map, and local and regional transportation agencies.
Priority Cutoff: Meets LEED credit requirements
Transit service
Indicator definition: Daily frequency of metro or train service within 1/2 mile radius of main entrance
Data source:
To be completed by project team, as relevant. Potential data sources: Google Maps, Open Street Map, and local and regional transportation agencies.
Priority Cutoff: Meets LEED credit requirements
Diverse uses
Relationship with human impact design: Neighborhoods with a high density of diverse uses are environments where residents are encouraged to use active forms of transportation for utilitarian trips (such as shopping or going to the bank). (Wang L & Wen C, 2017)
Indicator definition: Number of diverse uses within 1/2 mile of the main entrance: food retail, community-serving retail, services, civic and community facilities
Data source:
To be completed by project team, as relevant. Potential data sources include Google Maps, Open Street Map, and local and regional transportation agencies.
Priority Cutoff: Meets LEED credit requirements
Bike score
Transit score
Walk score
Indicator definition: Bike score, Transit score, Walk score
Data source:
To be completed by project team, as relevant: Walk Score, https://www.walkscore.com/
Priority Cutoff: ≥75 on the 0-100 index
Relevant Sustainability Goals or Commitments
Local climate action policy
Relationship with human impact design: Aligning local climate action policies with regional transportation planning strategies was associated with a 7% increase in active transportation, on average, in California. (Alexander SE, et al., 2022)
Indicator definition: Local GHG reduction policy
Data source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Evidence of a local and/or regional greenhouse gas reduction/decarbonization policy in effect.
Priority Cutoff: Local GHG policy is in effect
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Human Use and Health Impacts
Housing Affordability and Availability
Housing Insecurity
Relationship with human impact design: Housing security is correlated with improved mental health and all cause physical health outcomes for adults and children. (Howden-Chapman P, 2023)
Indicator definition: Percent population reporting housing insecurity (difficulty paying rent or utility)
Source for data in repository:
CDC PLACES, https://www.cdc.gov/places
Year: 2021
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Community Safety
Violent crime
Relationship with human impact design: Neighborhoods with lower crime rates are correlated with improved mental health and social cohesion. (Baranyi G, et al., 2021)
Indicator definition: Violent crime rate per 10,000 within ½ mile of the property
Data Source:
To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: Local police department.
Supply Chain and Construction Workforce Protections
Supply chain
Relationship with human impact design: Organizations that tailor their supply chain to address local SDOH and climate change priorities can positively impact their local economy, social equity, and environmental goals. (Suchowerska R, et al., 2024)
Indicator definition: Organization 1. tracks scope 3 emissions and has set "just transition"; 2. has registered as an "anchor institution"; and/or, 3. tracks social determinants of health (SDOH) for its suppliers. AND Has set key performance indicators for procurement supply chains.
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resources:
Definition of scope 3 emissions: Scope 3 inventory guidance
Anchor institutions: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Anchor Economy Dashboard
SDOH data and analytics: US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Percent owner occupied residences
Relationship with human impact design: Neighborhoods with a high percentage of owner-occupied homes are correlated with improved social cohesion, mental and physical health, and perceived public safety. (Lee HD, et al., 2022; Mehdipanah R, et al., 2017)
Indicator definition: Percent owner occupied residences
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Census American Community Survey, S1101
Year: 2022, 5-year estimate
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Local Community Groups
Relationship with human impact design: Youth are more likely than the general population to engage in risky behaviors, which can place them at higher risk of injury. (Viner R, et al., 2012)
Community group engagement
Indicator definition: Community groups engaged in construction project
Data Source:
To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: Project documentation of community engagement.
Construction workforce protection
Relationship with human impact design: Unsafe working conditions are often associated with lower lifetime earnings, increased risk of disability, and increased risk of poor physical and mental health among workers. (Burdorf A, et al., 2023)
OSHA construction violations
Indicator definition: Number of OSHA citations for construction of relevant building types (NAICS 236115 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders); 236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders); 236117 New Housing For-Sale Builders; 236118 Residential Remodelers; 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
Source for data in repository:
U.S. Department of Labor Enforcement Database, https://enforcedata.dol.gov
Year: 2013-2024
Priority cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Availability of Social Services
Food insecurity
Relationship with human impact design: Food security is correlated with reduced risk of chronic disease and improved mental health. (Odoms-Young A, et al., 2024)
Indicator definition: Percent population reporting food insecurity
Source for data in repository:
CDC PLACES, https://www.cdc.gov/places
Year: 2021
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Social associations
Indicator definition: Rate of social associations per 10,000
Source for data in repository:
Google Map/Open Street Map/US Census Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (https://lehd.ces.census.gov/). Membership organization NAICS codes include civic organizations (813410), bowling centers (713950), golf clubs (713910), fitness centers (713940), sports organizations (711211), religious organizations (813110), political organizations (813940), labor organizations (813930), business organizations (813910), and professional organizations (813920).
Year: 2022
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions
Indicator definition: Organization meets ILO conventions (yes/no)
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: International Labour Organization, https://www.ilo.org/international-labour-standards/conventions-protocols-and-recommendations
Priority Cutoff: Meets conventions
Design for Freedom
Indicator definition: Complete the questionnaire
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: https://www.designforfreedom.org
Cradle-to-Cradle - Social Fairness Score
Indicator definition: Complete the questionnaire
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: https://www.c2cplatform.eu/c2c-certified/
Mindful Materials Common Materials Framework Assessment of Risks
Indicator definition: Develop a materials selection protocol that includes screening materials according to the Mindful Materials Common Materials Framework Assessment of Risks.
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: https://www.mindfulmaterials.com
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Occupant Experience
Opportunity for Daylight, Views, and Operable Windows (interior)
Relationship with human impact design: Access to daylight and views of nature have been correlated with positive mental health outcomes. (Lee E, et al., 2022)
Equitable access to daylight and views
Indicator definition: Develop a daylight and views protocol that sets parameters ensuring that 90% of regular occupants have equivalent access to daylight and views of nature. Set daylight efficiency goals using lumens or foot-candle units. Set goals for view equity based on distance from view windows and access to views of nature.
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: U.S. General Services Administration Sustainable Facilities Tool, https://sftool.gov/learn/about/579/importance-daylight
Tree canopy coverage
Indicator definition: Percent tree canopy
Source for data in repository: EJ Screen (reconstruction), https://pedp-ejscreen.azurewebsites.net/
Year: 2022
Adjacent Soundscapes, Lighting & Wind Patterns (exterior)
Noise
Noise pollution
Relationship with human impact design: Chronic exposure to noise pollution has been associated with poor mental health, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive impairment, among other negative health outcomes. (Glazener A, 2021)
Indicator definition: Approximate average noise energy due to transportation noise sources over a 24-hour period
Source for data in repository: U.S. Department of Transportation National Transportation Noise Map, https://www.bts.gov/geospatial/national-transportation-noise-map
Year: 2020
Priority cutoff: ADD
Working Conditions for Low Wage Staff (O+M)
Wages & Benefits
Relationship with human impact design: Families living on restricted incomes are less likely to have easy access to health-promoting community characteristics such as primary medical care, childcare, high quality education, fresh and healthy food, and green and open spaces. (Chyn E & Katz LF, 2021)
Local minimum wage
Indicator definition: Local minimum wage
Source for data in repository: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resources: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Consolidated Minimum Wage Table, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/mw-consolidate ; U.S. DOL State Minimum Wage Laws, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state; Economic Policy Institute Minimum Wage Tracker, https://www.epi.org/minimum-wage-tracker/
Training
Organizational training
Relationship with human impact design: Organizations that invest in training their staff experience organizational growth in addition to staff experiencing individual benefits. (Kaliannan M, et al., 2023)
Indicator definition: Compare organization’s training protocols with average on-the-job training by occupation
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, https://data.bls.gov/projections/occupationProj; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Education and training assignments by detailed occupation, https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
Environmental Conditions of Air and Water
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Relationship with human impact design: Poor outdoor air quality can contribute to chronic cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and increase the risk of lung cancer. (Boogaard H, et al., 2022)
Indicator definition: Average daily AQI
Source for data in repository: EJ Screen (reconstruction), https://pedp-ejscreen.azurewebsites.net/
Year: 2022
Ground level ozone
Relationship with human impact design: Chronic exposure to ground level ozone can increase risk of mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. (Sun HZ, et al., 2022)
Indicator definition: Ozone annual mean top 10 of daily maximum 8-hour concentration in air.
Source for data in repository: EJ Screen (reconstruction), https://pedp-ejscreen.azurewebsites.net/
Year: 2022
Ambient PM 2.5
Relationship with human impact design: Poor outdoor air quality can contribute to chronic cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. (Boogaard H, et al., 2022)
Indicator definition: Average annual PM 2.5 concentration - Priority cutoff ≥9.0
Source for data in repository: EJ Screen (reconstruction), https://pedp-ejscreen.azurewebsites.net/
Year: 2022
Daylight
Sky view factor
Relationship with human impact design: Access to daylight and views of nature have been correlated with positive mental health outcomes. (Lee ES, et al., 2022)
Indicator definition: Ratio of daylight reaching flat surfaces
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: Urban Multi-scale Environmental Predictor (UMEP) Sky View Factor Calculator, https://umep-docs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/pre-processor/Urban%20Geometry%20Sky%20View%20Factor%20Calculator.html
Average weekly wage
Indicator definition: Average weekly wage by county and state
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) State and County Map: https://data.bls.gov/maps/cew/us
Organizational wage
Indicator definition: Mean organizational wage; Median organizational wage; Multiplier of highest paid employee compared with lowest paid employee
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant, based on internal information.
Right to Organize
Union membership
Relationship with human impact design: Communities with strong and democratic union representation are correlated with higher family median income and improved workplace safety. (Leigh JP, 2021)
Indicator definition: Percent of total employed who are represented by a union (by state)
Source for data in repository: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic News Release, Table 5. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.nr0.htm
Year: 2024
Population density near highways
Relationship with human impact design: Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) can contribute to chronic cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and increase the risk of lung cancer. (Boogaard H, et al., 2022)
Indicator definition: Percent of people living within 150m of a highway (NEPHT)
Source for data in repository:
National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/
Year: 2020
Priority Cutoff: ≥30% compared with another spatial scale
Tap water quality
Relationship with human impact design: Tap water that is contaminated with lead from pipes, chemicals used to remove pathogens, suspended solids, and other toxins can contribute to a wide range of health concerns when consumed on a regular basis. (Lee D, et al., 2023)
Indicator definition: Drinking water non-compliance
Source for data in repository: EJ Screen (reconstruction), https://pedp-ejscreen.azurewebsites.net/
Year: 2022
Wind
Relationship with human impact design: Wind tunnels can be designed to reduce exposure to heat and ambient air pollution, thereby lowering the population risk of heat, cardiovascular, and respiratory disease. However, if not designed appropriately, urban wind tunnels can increase exposure to extreme cold and increase the risk of injury for pedestrians and cyclists, which can create barriers to active and low carbon modes of transportation. (Liu YS, et al., 2022)
Wind exposure
Indicator definition: Average wind speed and direction
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: U.S. NOAA Wind Rose customizable wind rose dataset, https://www.climate.gov/maps-data/dataset/wind-roses-charts-and-tabular-data
Street canyon
Indicator definition: Airflow and turbulence related to height and position of buildings in urban areas
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants ADMS-Urban, https://www.cerc.co.uk/environmental-software/ADMS-Urban-model.html
Employee benefits
Indicator definition: Compare organization’s benefits (such as healthcare, defined contribution plans, paid vacation, defined benefits plans, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid family leave, wellness programs) with industry, occupational, or geographic region averages.
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey, https://www.bls.gov/ebs/publications/annual-benefits-summary.htm
Working Conditions for Low Wage Staff (O+M)
Wages & Benefits
Relationship with human impact design: Families living on restricted incomes are less likely to have easy access to health-promoting community characteristics such as primary medical care, childcare, high quality education, fresh and healthy food, and green and open spaces. (Chyn E & Katz LF, 2021)
Low minimum wage
Indicator definition: Local minimum wage
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resources: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Consolidated Minimum Wage Table, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/mw-consolidated; U.S. DOL State Minimum Wage Laws, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state; Economic Policy Institute Minimum Wage Tracker, https://www.epi.org/minimum-wage-tracker/
Street canyon
Indicator definition: Airflow and turbulence related to height and position of buildings in urban areas
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants ADMS-Urban, https://www.cerc.co.uk/environmental-software/ADMS-Urban-model.html
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Working Conditions for Maintenance Staff & Contractors
Wages & Benefits
Relationship with human impact design: Families living on restricted incomes are less likely to have easy access to health-promoting community characteristics such as primary medical care, childcare, high quality education, fresh and healthy food, and green and open spaces. (Chyn E & Katz LF, 2021)
Local minimum wage
Indicator definition: Local minimum wage
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resources: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Consolidated Minimum Wage Table, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/mw-consolidate ; U.S. DOL State Minimum Wage Laws, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state; Economic Policy Institute Minimum Wage Tracker, https://www.epi.org/minimum-wage-tracker/
Training
Organizational training
Relationship with human impact design: Organizations that invest in training their staff experience organizational growth in addition to staff experiencing individual benefits. (Kaliannan M, et al., 2023)
Indicator definition: Compare organization’s training protocols with average on-the-job training by occupation
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, https://data.bls.gov/projections/occupationProj; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Education and training assignments by detailed occupation, https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
Average weekly wage
Indicator definition: Average weekly wage by county and state
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) State and County Map: https://data.bls.gov/maps/cew/us
Organizational wage
Indicator definition: Mean organizational wage; Median organizational wage; Multiplier of highest paid employee compared with lowest paid employee
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant, based on internal information.
Right to Organize
Union membership
Relationship with human impact design: Communities with strong and democratic union representation are correlated with higher family median income and improved workplace safety. (Leigh JP, 2021)
Indicator definition: Percent of total employed who are represented by a union (by state)
Source for data in repository: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic News Release, Table 5. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.nr0.htm
Year: 2024
Employee benefits
Indicator definition: Compare organization’s benefits (such as healthcare, defined contribution plans, paid vacation, defined benefits plans, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid family leave, wellness programs) with industry, occupational, or geographic region averages.
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant. Resource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey, https://www.bls.gov/ebs/publications/annual-benefits-summary.htm
Production Rates
Square footage staff is required to cover
Relationship with human impact design: Unsafe working conditions are often associated with lower lifetime earnings, increased risk of disability, and increased risk of poor physical and mental health among workers. (Burdorf A, et al., 2023)
Indicator definition: Square footage staff is required to cover
Source: To be completed by project team, as relevant, based on internal information.
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Other
Historical or Cultural Context of the Site
Certified local government
Relationship with human impact design: Conserving local heritage can help build social resilience by enhancing social cohesion and reinforcing attachment to place. However, historic overlays that are overly restrictive can cause the opposite outcomes by leading to population displacement. (Sobhaninia S, 2024)
Indicator definition: Located within a certified Local Government program with federal preservation initiative (yes/no)
Source: U.S. National Park Service Certified Local Governments, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/clg/index.htm
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References
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