The history of transportation and development is one of bringing economic vitality to some communities, but also systematically excluding others, especially communities of color. This is evident in the building of major highways through black and brown communities and in redlining and other exclusionary practices that prevented black communities from building intergenerational wealth. Even in recent decades, new transit projects and related developments have brought displacement of existing residents.
We are calling for projects and programs to “build people in” by taking intentional, proactive steps to address the market impacts that result in people being displaced, priced out, or otherwise unwelcome in their own neighborhoods.
With equity at the center, our goal is that communities of color, including existing residents and businesses, are able to enjoy the positive opportunities associated with development and retain a sense of belonging, inclusion and opportunity.
