The EJ Resource Hub
A living, breathing knowledge commons for Massachusetts environmental justice staff
What we are proposing
A simple, beautiful website that gives every EEA staff member a single place to learn, explore and grow their EJ knowledge
One front door
Instead of scattered PDFs and emails, staff get one place to find EJ terms, scholars, state models, research and training resources.
Living, not static
Every page is marked as an evolving resource. Content grows based on staff input, new research and real-world experience.
Searchable and filterable
Category filters, search bars and letter navigation let people find what they need in seconds, not minutes of scrolling.
Built for all starting points
Whether someone is new to EJ or deeply experienced, the tiered design (definitions, context, evolving perspectives, MA guidance) meets them where they are.
Eight resources, ready to launch
These are fully built, interactive and live. Click "View" to open any of them right now.
📖 EJ Glossary of Terms
Comprehensive glossary with definitions, context, evolving perspectives, MA-specific staff guidance and commonly confused term pairs.
👤 EJ Scholar Deep Profiles
14 scholars and thought leaders shaping EJ policy, science and practice. Searchable by name, affiliation, topic and scholar type.
🏆 Founding Generation EJ Scholars
The 8 pioneering scholars and activists who built the field. Core frameworks, key publications and training application gems.
🇧🇸 State EJ Landscape Research
16 states profiled with EJ programs, ranked using asset-based framework. Legislation, screening tools, training programs and highlights.
🌎 National EJ Landscape
Major national organizations, academic institutions, federal resources, networks, coalitions and foundational documents.
🔬 Cutting-Edge EJ Research
Innovative approaches, EJ and technology, thought leadership, groundbreaking reports, CBO partnership models and international frameworks.
🎓 EJ Training Curricula and Models
75+ training resources: curricula, toolkits, public health modules, community engagement models and academic programs. Mapped to OEJE modules M1-M5.
⚖ JEDI-CAB Quality Framework
How the JEDI-CAB framework was applied to build these resources. Interactive dimension explorer, application examples and prompts for your own work.
What the site could look like
A clean, simple design that puts content first. Every page is already cross-linked with navigation, search and JEDI-CAB integration.
Environmental Justice Resource Hub
Your starting point for EJ learning, tools and practice across Massachusetts
EJ Glossary
64 terms, searchable, with MA guidance
Scholar Profiles
22 scholars shaping EJ practice
State Programs
16 states leading EJ policy
National Landscape
50+ organizations and resources
Cutting-Edge Research
Innovative approaches and tools
Training Resources
75+ curricula, toolkits and models
How people would use it
Three real scenarios showing how different staff members would engage with the site
New EJ liaison, first week
"I just got assigned as my agency's EJ liaison. Where do I start?" They open the Glossary, search "EJ Population" and read the definition, MA-specific guidance and commonly confused pairs. Then they click through to the JEDI-CAB page to understand the quality framework guiding the work. Total time: 10 minutes to ground their understanding.
Training developer, building Module 3
"I need community engagement models for the cumulative impacts module." They open the Training Resources page, filter for community engagement, and find 12 relevant curricula and toolkits. They click "cumulative impacts" (a glossary-linked term) and the Glossary opens directly to that definition. Then they check the State Programs page to see how California and New Jersey handle cumulative impact requirements.
Senior leader, preparing for a meeting
"I need to brief the Commissioner on where MA stands nationally." They open State EJ Landscape Research, filter for "Leading the Way" states and scan the five most advanced programs. They note that no state has built a mandatory all-agency EJ training comparable to what OEJE is designing. They share the link with the Commissioner directly.
What is already built into every page
Each page was designed as a self-contained, professional resource with consistent features
Purpose statement
Every page opens with what it is, why it was created, how to use it and how to provide input.
Living resource disclaimer
Clear language that this is an evolving snapshot, not a definitive source, welcoming community input.
JEDI-CAB banner
Interactive banner linking to the JEDI-CAB page so users can explore the quality framework at any time.
Cross-navigation
Sidebar with links to every other page and a short description so users can easily move between resources.
Search and filters
Search boxes, category buttons and dropdowns on interactive pages so users control what they see.
Glossary cross-linking
Terms link directly to their glossary definition (auto-opens and highlights the term).
Built on JEDI-CAB from the ground up
Every page was developed through the JEDI-CAB quality framework. This is not a checklist applied at the end. It is the operating lens that shaped every design decision.
A roadmap in three phases
Start simple, grow intentionally
8 pages, ready to host
- Abdel builds a simple site with navigation
- Host the 8 pages as they are (self-contained HTML)
- Add a landing page (this page, adapted)
- Share with EJ liaisons and training stakeholders
- Collect initial feedback
Add MA-specific and self-education resources
- MA EJ Resources page (EEA offices, EnviroScreen, MVP, 2024 EJ Strategy)
- Equity and Justice self-education hub
- Glossary term linking across all content
- Agency-specific vignettes and use cases
- Staff feedback integration
Community-driven, continuously growing
- Wiki-style editing so staff can suggest updates
- Community input portal for CBO and public additions
- Module-by-module training content as it is developed
- Integration with LMS for training delivery
- Model for other states to replicate
Technical details for Abdel
Everything is designed to make hosting as straightforward as possible
Self-contained HTML
Every page is a single .html file with no external dependencies (no frameworks, no databases, no build tools). CSS and JavaScript are inline. Drop them on any web server and they work.
No server-side requirements
Pure static files. Can be hosted on any platform: GitHub Pages, Netlify, a simple Apache or Nginx server, SharePoint, or any CMS. No backend required for Phase 1.
Mobile responsive
All pages use flexible layouts that work on desktop, tablet and mobile. No separate mobile version needed.
Accessible by design
Semantic HTML, keyboard-navigable interactive elements, readable font sizes (11pt minimum), high color contrast, and screen-reader-compatible structure.
Ready to bring this to life?
Eight resources are built. The design system is consistent. The navigation is cross-linked. The content is grounded in JEDI-CAB. All we need is a home.