Equity - A third dynamic of community is equity, or fairness. Ideally everyone in a community shares in its well being. In reality, this is seldom the case. Usually some people do very well while others face severe hardship.
Equity is the fairness of relationships between people, groups of people and generations of people.
Equitable communities provide opportunities for everyone to participate in all activities, benefits and decisions. They consider not only how their choices affect current residents but also how they will affect the choices available to future generations. Communities can use this framework to discuss how their economic policies affect the natural environment and quality of life. How the natural environment affects the local economy. Whether the economy is meeting the needs of everyone in the community.