Racism in Housing and Land Use Policy in Milwaukee and Pittsburgh
The event, featuring Dr. Anne Bonds from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), will explore the history and legacies of racist housing and land use policies in the cities of Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, drawing on insights and connections from UWM’s Mapping Racism and Resistance Project and UrbanKind Institute’s Unearthing Injustices Project.
The event will be moderated by Dr. Jamil Bey, Founder of UrbanKind Institute and Director of the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning.
Event Date
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Event Location
Granville Hall – Jeron X. Grayson Community Center
1852 Enoch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Event Website: https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/lecture-racism-in-housing-and-land-use-policy-in-milwaukee-and-pittsburgh/
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