The South Side of Chicago has long been the site of systemic disinvestment and larger populations of color than both the broader city of Chicago and the Chicago metropolitan area. The South Side of the city is separated from the shore of Lake Michigan and its amenities by a substantial linear geographic barrier- Lake Shore […]
A50: Planning for Equity and Affordability Amid Transit-Oriented Development
This project examined the impact of transit-oriented development (TOD) on affordability in adjacent neighborhoods. Despite its many environmental and economic benefits, TOD often contributes to gentrification in urban areas, which can result in decreased affordability in the community and displacement of original residents. This project examined four case study neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan […]
A39-P: Lessons Learned from an Unequal Opportunity Storm: Hurricane Katrina, 15 Years Later
When it comes to planning, learning from the past can be key in adapting, changing and improving for the future. This study aims to help make cities more resilient by accounting for racial disparities in natural disaster response and recovery planning. Creating cities that are more environmentally just will in turn make them more resilient […]
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