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Why did the Port of Seattle develop this index?

The Port recognizes that pollution, access to economic opportunity, and a healthy standard of living vary across the region. The Port created the Index to visualize differences in pollution burden, access to opportunity, and quality of life across the region. It helps guide equitable allocation of resources such as the South King and Port Communities Fund (SKPCF), inform policy decisions, and support community advocacy and planning efforts.