Equity
Basics
Why Every City Needs to Learn the Three A’s of Equitable Pedestrian Planning
Only 40 percent of pedestrian master plans commit to concrete goals to actually reduce equity disparities.
August 21, 2020
Decoding Trump’s Racist ‘War on Suburbs’ Rhetoric
Trump claimed that an Obama housing rule was forcing communities to build high-density, low-income buildings in suburbia — or, as Trump put it, "mak[ing] sure there is no escape" from "the crime and chaos [found] in Democrat-run cities."
August 17, 2020
Opinion: Why is This Tiny E-Vehicle Illegal?
August 13, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: To Be Truly Sustainable, Cities Must Be Truly Equitable
Want a sustainable city? It starts with equity, not nice parks.
August 13, 2020
Four Facts on Kamala Harris’s Transportation Record
The California senator isn't a flawless street safety advocate, but some of her history is making transportation advocates hopeful.
August 12, 2020
Study: Parks in Non-White Neighborhoods Are Half As Large and 5x As Crowded
When we allow car-focused infrastructure to strangle urban parklands, we endanger vulnerable lives in more ways than one.
August 10, 2020
VIDEO: How Car Dominance Makes Non-White Neighborhoods Hotter
If you've ever noticed that disinvested, predominantly Black neighborhoods just *feel* hotter than the tree-lined blocks of predominantly white communities...well, it's not just your imagination.
August 4, 2020
What Is a Feminist City?
Leslie Kern’s “Feminist City” asks us to look around. Does our environment support the daily activities, care work, and needs of women? This recently published book intermixes Kern’s personal stories, real-world examples, and research to expose how our cities, neighborhoods, and transportation decisions make childcare, household activities, and safety challenging for women.
August 4, 2020
Opinion: We Must Plan Racial Justice In Our Cities
The founding president of the American Planning Association stands against structural racism in the built environment professions.
August 3, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Valuing Black Lives and Property
This week, we talk to an expert in Black wealth about why development and placemaking always leaves out the community. Obviously, just because a big company comes to town does not mean everyone will benefit.
July 30, 2020
