In this premiere episode of the SMART Inclusion podcast, host Todd Q. Adams introduces listeners to the pivotal Justice 40 initiative—a groundbreaking federal commitment that allocates 40% of the benefits from nearly $2 trillion in infrastructure investments to communities of color, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities. Todd breaks down what Justice 40 means for the future of energy, workforce development, environmental justice, and equity in the U.S. Episode Notes: [00:00] Welcome & Introduction Todd Q. Adams welcomes listeners to the first episode of SMART Inclusion, explaining the podcast’s mission for equity economics. [02:15] The Justice 40 Initiative Todd introduces Justice 40, a federal initiative aimed at ensuring that 40% of benefits from infrastructure investments reach communities of color. [04:30] Workforce Investment & Community Engagement An exploration of how Justice 40 is creating quality jobs. Resources: American Planning Association https://www.planning.org/ Brookings - Quality. Independence. Impact. @SavingPlaces | National Trust for Historic Preservation https://savingplaces.org/ Justice40 Initiative | Environmental Justice | The White House Home | Urban Land Institute https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/