Equinox Center is a non-partisan, independent, nonprofit research center focused on economically sound environmental sustainability for the San Diego region. Working at the intersection of scientific understanding, community values, government policy, and economic strength, we provide San Diego's community leaders with usable information, practical vision, and innovative thinking.

We are not an environmental group, a business group, or a political group; we represent no faction or "point of view". Plenty of groups do that already. Regardless of your point of view, our job is the same: to provide you with objective, usable, relevant information and analysis.

WHY DO WE NEED EQUINOX CENTER?

One million more people by 2030, 33% growth over 2007 Significant demand for residential/industrial/commercial construction New transportation systems needed to remedy traffic gridlock Increased pressure on our air, water and ecosystems Fragmented leadership: 18 municipalities, 40+ community planning groups, 60+ environmental groups, numerous business alliances Conflict-oriented approach not yielding enough answers Focus on single, local issues not providing go-forward solutions

Maintaining our quality of life depends on creative, integrated, regional solutions based on objective, scientifically-sound information.

WHAT WILL EQUINOX CENTER DO?

Equinox Center brings together leaders and ideas to drive practical solutions for the San Diego region:

• Smart Growth and Land Use
• Transportation Solutions
• Green Building
• Energy and Water Efficiency

Equinox’s analyses, recommendations and support will always be driven by its mission and core values and never by special interests. The best available research and measurement techniques will be used.