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Let’s make San Jose, CA a Doughnut City!

After the release of our California Doughnut Snapshot, a local community group in San Jose, CA was inspired to bring doughnut economics to life in their city and in partnership with the California Doughnut Economics Coalition has assembled a working group to collect data, conduct research, and create a comprehensive doughnut portrait of the city of San Jose's economic landscape over the next year!

A doughnut portrait is a tool for assessing the economic performance of a country, region or city within the context of the doughnut economics model. It allows policymakers and stakeholders to quickly identify areas where the economy is exceeding environmental limits or failing to meet social goals, and adjust policies and priorities accordingly. See the Melbourne City Doughnut for an example and inspiration.

Doughnut economics is a regenerative economic framework that aims to create a society that is socially just and environmentally sustainable. By analyzing San Jose’s economy through the lens of the doughnut model, we can better understand the impact of our actions on both people and the planet.

Developed by economist Kate Raworth, doughnut economics shifts away from traditional economic models that prioritize continuous growth and instead focuses on creating a sustainable and equitable economy within planetary boundaries. The doughnut model visualizes this by representing two interlocking rings - the inner ring represents the minimum social standards necessary for a good life, such as access to food, water, healthcare, and education, while the outer ring represents the planetary boundaries that humanity must stay within to ensure a stable and thriving environment.

Doughnut Economics encourages cities to focus on creating a thriving economy that operates within the planetary boundaries. This means considering the long-term impacts of economic decisions on the environment, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices. In San Jose, where rapid urbanization has put a strain on natural resources, adopting Doughnut Economics and co-creating a doughnut portrait can help the city meet its climate smart goals and transition towards a more sustainable future.

By creating a San Jose doughnut portrait, decision-makers, community organizations, and businesses can work together towards creating a sustainable and just economy that meets the needs of all people while respecting the limits of the planet. This portrait will provide valuable insights into how well San Jose is meeting the needs of its residents while staying within its ecological boundaries.

But we need your help to make this project a reality. Your donation will go towards funding the working group led by local residents and community organizers to gather data, research and produce a portrait visual and report as well as offer workshops and events to bring the doughnut to life. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in creating a more sustainable and equitable future for San Jose.

As one of the largest cities in California, San Jose faces various challenges such as income inequality, climate change, and housing affordability. By adopting the principles of Doughnut Economics, the city can address these issues in a holistic way that considers the needs of both people and the planet. Doughnut Economics offers a new paradigm for economic development that is aligned with the city's values of sustainability, equity, and prosperity for all. By embracing this approach, San Jose can create a more resilient and thriving economy that works for both people and the planet.

Join us in supporting this important initiative and be a part of creating a doughnut economy in San Jose and a model for other cities around the Bay Area and the state. Together, we can create a more just and sustainable society for all.

Donate today and help us make a difference! Thank you for your support.

California Doughnut Economics Coalition is a 501c3 organization based in California that seeks to Initiate regenerative and distributive economic systems throughout California, using 21st-century Doughnut Economics thinking. Learn more about our work at Caldec.org

Doughnut Economics in San Jose, CA

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