Investing in Place is an award-winning, human-centered public policy implementation and advocacy group in Los Angeles. Investing in Place advocates for a more inclusive decision-making process and equitable resource allocation for all people, especially those most in need and dependent on public infrastructure (transportation, sidewalks, street improvements, etc.) in Los Angeles.

Founded by Jessica Meaney in 2015, Investing in Place leads and collaborates with a network of community based organizations, advocacy groups, public agencies, policymakers and individual community volunteers. One of Investing in Place’s key organizational strategies is to build a shared understanding of the City of Los Angeles’ and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)’s policy-making and budgetary processes to support inclusive decision-making efforts. A core function of Investing in Place is ensuring that public dollars and policies for roads, sidewalks, transportation, and other public infrastructure are accessible and prioritize racial justice and low-income Angelenos.