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When community groups struggle with representation in decision-making processes

Our neighborhood association is trying to address gentrification and displacement, but the room is mostly homeowners and longtime renters are barely represented in our planning process. Some people say we should just work with who shows up, but I feel like we're making decisions about other people's lives without them.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The group is grappling with who has voice and power in decisions that affect people beyond those present in the room.

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