{"id":18415,"feature_order":11,"feature_code":null,"name":"Civic Engagement","type":"O","intent":"Encourage individuals to become actively involved in and connected to the surrounding community through volunteerism, public spaces and community programming.","intervention":"This WELL feature requires\r\na commitment to civic engagement through charitable activities, designated\r\npublic spaces and community engagement programs.   
","issue":"Millennials represent an increasingly large segment of the workforce, yet surveys find that one in four millennials plan to quit their current employer in the next year due to the perception that their company\u2019s goals do not extend beyond profit.1<\/sup> Companies that do not demonstrate stronger social values through civic engagement opportunities, like community volunteering, have been shown to experience lower employee morale, engagement and productivity.2<\/sup> Moreover, research in the U.S. reveals a decline in community social support and relations, with people who feel disconnected from their community encountering more mental health issues than those with a strong community connection.3\u20135<\/sup>","evidence":"It is essential for\r\ncompanies to consider the link between corporate social reputation and talent\r\nattraction.6<\/sup> Scheduling volunteer opportunities, providing\r\npaid volunteer time off, matching employee charitable contributions and working\r\nwith local community organizations can foster a culture of social\r\nresponsibility, enhance employee retention and make a positive contribution to\r\nthe local community.1,2,7,8<\/sup> There are a variety of ways to increase\r\nopportunities for civic engagement and establish a culture of social\r\nresponsibility. Moreover, projects that provide public use spaces and community\r\nprogramming can encourage social interaction and cohesion, community\r\nempowerment and collective feelings of ownership, reducing community health\r\nrisks like stress, depression, heart disease, stroke and chronic disease and\r\nimproving physical and mental health, happiness and healthy behaviors.3,5,9\u201312<\/sup>   
","implementation":"","impact":"","max_points":2,"concept_id":1741,"slug":"civic-engagement-2","gbd_exists":null,"review_summary":null,"citations":"
  1. Deloitte. The 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey: Winning over the next generation of leaders. 2016. http:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/content\/dam\/Deloitte\/global\/Documents\/About-Deloitte\/gx-millenial-survey-2016-exec-summary.pdf.<\/li>
  2. Turner YS. The Civic 50: Best Practices in Corporate Community Engagement. 2015:1-8. https:\/\/www.conference-board.org\/retrievefile.cfm?filename=TCB-GT-V1N9-Best_Practices_CorpCommunityEngmnt1.pdf&type=subsite.<\/li>
  3. Heroux J, Norris T, Rube K, Nadimi V. The Case for Healthy Places. 2016. https:\/\/daks2k3a4ib2z.cloudfront.net\/5810e16fbe876cec6bcbd86e\/5a626855e27c0000017efc24_Healthy-Places-PPS.pdf.<\/li>
  4. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2020: Social Determinants of Health. https:\/\/www.healthypeople.gov\/2020\/topics-objectives\/topic\/social-determinants-of-health. Accessed February 7, 2018.<\/li>
  5. Francis J, Giles-Corti B, Wood L, Knuiman M. Creating sense of community: The role of public space. J Environ Psychol. 2012;32:401-409.<\/li>
  6. Deloitte. The 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey, Germany - Country Report. 2016;(January).<\/li>
  7. Levine P, Kawashima-Ginsber K. Civic Health and the Economy: Making the Connection. 2013. https:\/\/www.ca-ilg.org\/sites\/main\/files\/file-attachments\/civic_health_and_the_economy.pdf.<\/li>
  8. Hayes K. A Narrative Study of Service Learning and Workplace Volunteering: Increasing Participation and Improving Outcomes for Employee Volunteers. 2016.<\/li>
  9. Clark CJ, Guo H, Lunos S, et al. Neighborhood cohesion is associated with reduced risk of stroke mortality. Stroke. 2011;42(5):1212-1217. doi:10.1161\/STROKEAHA.110.609164<\/li>
  10. Kim ES, Park N, Peterson C. Perceived neighborhood social cohesion and stroke. Soc Sci Med. 2013;97:49-55. doi:10.1016\/j.socscimed.2013.08.001<\/li>
  11. Chuang YC, Chuang KY, Yang TH. Social cohesion matters in health. Int J Equity Health. 2013;12(1):87. doi:10.1186\/1475-9276-12-87<\/li>
  12. Flacke J, Sch\u00fcle SA, K\u00f6ckler H, Bolte G. Mapping environmental inequalities relevant for health for informing urban planning interventions\u2014a case study in the city of Dortmund, Germany. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2016;13(7). doi:10.3390\/ijerph13070711<\/li>
  13. Gehl Institute and Gehl. Public Life & Urban Justice in NYC\u2019s Plazas. 2015:119.<\/li>
  14. NYC Department of Planning. Zoning Districts and Tools: Privately Owned Public Spaces. https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/site\/planning\/zoning\/districts-tools\/private-owned-public-spaces.page. Accessed April 26, 2018.<\/li>
  15. NYC Planning - Privately Owned Public Space. https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/site\/planning\/plans\/pops\/pops-plaza-standards.page. Published 2009. Accessed April 26, 2018.<\/li>
  16. Levine D. The NYC Guidebook to Accessibility and Universal Design. 2003. https:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/ddc\/downloads\/publications\/guides-manuals\/universal-design-ny.pdf.<\/li><\/ol>","deleted_at":null,"equivalency_count":1,"faq_count":0,"resource_count":0,"feature_full_name":"C11 Civic Engagement","feature_faq_name":"C11 Civic Engagement-v2","max_core_points":1.5,"parts":[{"id":30809,"name":"Promote Community Engagement","part_number":1,"points":1,"possible_points":null,"core_points":0.5,"possible_core_points":null,"min_points":0,"rer_points":0,"wor_points":0,"parent_part_id":null,"feature_id":18415,"note":"","slug":"1-promote-community-engagement-10","note_position_override":"top","new_core_shell":null,"existing_core_shell":null,"new_occupied":null,"existing_occupied":null,"education":null,"retail":null,"mfr":null,"others":null,"photographic_verification":null,"gbd_exists":null,"hospitality":null,"assisted_living":null,"cultural_institutions":null,"public_assembly":null,"deleted_at":null,"na_alternative":0,"na_alternative_text":null,"leed_well":0,"part_prefix":"C11.1","feature_name":"Civic Engagement","parent":null,"sub_parts":[{"id":33118,"condition":"AND","part_id":30809,"deleted_at":null,"space_types_included":[{"id":1,"name":"All Spaces","name_plural":"all"}],"space_types_excluded":[],"options":[{"id":42073,"option_order":1,"name":null,"description":"

    The project or organization has a policy that meets at least two of the following requirements:<\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":33118,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":null,"verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120847,"option_id":42073,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    All eligible employees are given the option to take paid time off to participate in volunteer activities for at least the equivalent of two workdays annually (separate from vacation, sick or other generally allocated paid time off).<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120848,"option_id":42073,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

    A list of local volunteer opportunities is provided to all employees, with at least one suitable opportunity per month and at least eight hours organized by the employer with a registered charity or non-profit per year.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120849,"option_id":42073,"requirement_order":3,"description":"

    Employer matches employee’s contributions to a registered charity or non-profit of employee’s choice, up to a maximum annual amount defined by the employer.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120850,"option_id":42073,"requirement_order":4,"description":"

    At least one community engagement program (e.g. events, talks, workshops, trainings or other public engagement intended to promote education, play, physical activity, social connection and\/or well-being) at no cost to the public on a quarterly basis on- or off-site.3,13,14<\/sup> <\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":4,"name":"Policy and\/or Operations Schedule","chinese_name":"\u7ba1\u7406\u653f\u7b56\u548c\uff0f\u6216\u8fd0\u4f5c\u65f6\u95f4\u8868","is_auditable":0,"scale_type":"Shareable","note":null}],"pvgbs":[]}]}],"on_sites":[],"annotated_documents":[],"letter_of_assurances":[],"part_guidances":[{"id":33223,"part_id":30809,"category":"WELL Core","sub_category":null,"rating_note":null,"alignment_note":null,"doc_guidance":"Meet these requirements for direct staff.
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    The project designates outdoor or indoor space for public use at no cost that meets the following requirements: <\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":33125,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":"

    Architectural drawings<\/p>","verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120872,"option_id":42081,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    At least {{well-unit}}2,000 ft2<\/sup>|186 m2<\/sup>{{\/well-unit}}.15<\/span><\/sup><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120873,"option_id":42081,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

    Open at all times, unless closed for security purposes (e.g., during nighttime hours) or temporarily for special events.15<\/sup><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120874,"option_id":42081,"requirement_order":3,"description":"

    Signage or other communication clearly indicates hours the space is open and the designation for public use.15<\/sup><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120875,"option_id":42081,"requirement_order":4,"description":"

    Provides quality seating areas and is easily navigable for individuals of all abilities.15,16<\/sup><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":3,"name":"Technical Document (Audited)","chinese_name":"\u6280\u672f\u6587\u6863\uff08\u5ba1\u8ba1\uff09","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null},{"id":14,"name":"Professional Narrative","chinese_name":"\u4e13\u4e1a\u8bf4\u660e","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null}],"pvgbs":[]},{"id":42082,"option_order":2,"name":"Community event space","description":"

    One or more indoor or outdoor spaces within the project boundary are open for public convenings (e.g., local community groups, student clubs, non-profit organizations) at no cost that meets the following requirements: <\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":33125,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":null,"verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120876,"option_id":42082,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    Has the capacity to hold to least 10 people.<\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120877,"option_id":42082,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

    Is available for meetings and\/or events (e.g., pop-up health services, community meetings) on a weekly basis, at a minimum.3,13,14<\/sup><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":14,"name":"Professional Narrative","chinese_name":"\u4e13\u4e1a\u8bf4\u660e","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null}],"pvgbs":[]}]}],"on_sites":[],"annotated_documents":[],"letter_of_assurances":[],"part_guidances":[{"id":33230,"part_id":30816,"category":"WELL Core","sub_category":null,"rating_note":null,"alignment_note":null,"doc_guidance":"

    Meet these requirements in the whole building.<\/o:p><\/p>","points":null}],"methods":[]}],"ihmes":[],"sdgs":[{"id":3,"name":"3: Good Health and Well-being","max_points":0},{"id":5,"name":"5: Gender Equality","max_points":0},{"id":11,"name":"11: Sustainable Cities and Communities","max_points":0}]}