Sunday Video: Does My Neighborhood Determine My Future?

Vox looks at the history of redlining, practices of renting and selling property, zoning practices, public services and investments, and environmental health that collectively reinforce and prop up segregation. The video explores how where you grow up might affect the trajectory of your life.

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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.