Assess students' ability to design a comprehensive municipal policy for a mid-sized city to reduce socioeconomic inequality. Require a plan that includes targeted programs (e.g., affordable housing, workforce development, education and health access), funding mechanisms (local revenues, grants, public–private partnerships), stakeholder engagement strategies (community outreach, participatory budgeting, interagency coordination), a phased implementation timeline with milestones, and measurable evaluation metrics linked to equity outcomes; expect evidence-based rationale and feasible budget estimates.