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As our communities continue to grow and intensify it is important for planners to consider some of the unintended consequences of planning and development policies, for instance, the displacement of lower-income residents and small independent businesses as planned intensification nodes and corridors become built-out. As planners, we have good reason to want to help create vibrant communities with strong cores. But as our growth centers become more desirable places to live and work, they also become more expensive and exclusive -- changes that would likely be deplored by Jane Jacobs who strongly advocated for diverse communities and whose name is often invoked to justify intensification and mixed-use developments. We propose that it is time for the planning profession to not only consider the unintended social consequences of our policies but also to thoughtfully consider how planning can be proactive to help create more equitable communities. Through an interactive facilitated panel discussion, participants will explore key considerations and common pitfalls relating to the planning of great public and private spaces in a manner that considers and promotes equity for all.