Community Values Calculator

Earth Economics’ partner, South Bronx Unite, unites local residents, community organizations, academic institutions, and allies to safeguard and improve the social, environmental, and economic future of neighborhoods in Bronx, NY. Earth Economics created the Community Values Calculator to support South Bronx Unite’s efforts in promoting green space equity and community land trust organizing.

This scoping tool is designed to empower environmental justice organizers by helping them plan for and advocate for more green spaces in underserved communities.

The Calculator highlights the potential value of proposed or existing green spaces and green infrastructure installments, providing a powerful resource for advocacy. It includes both qualitative and quantitative assessments of green spaces and infrastructure installment across New York City on the Census tract level, including both project costs and projected co-benefits.

The information provided by the Calculator can be used for support in sourcing funding, planning green infrastructure installments, and promoting the benefits of nature-based solutions in New York City.

The tool is currently in beta; features are still being added. The full version release is scheduled for Spring 2025.