The Health Effects of Past Housing Discrimination
Why We’re Sharing This:
Housing discrimination doesn't just affect wealth — it shapes health outcomes across generations. This reporting connects redlining to present-day health disparities, revealing how structural inequities compound over time. Economic mobility is inseparable from health and wellbeing; families cannot thrive without access to healthy neighborhoods. RVA Rising's cross-sector approach recognizes that housing, health, and economic opportunity are interconnected. Understanding these connections deepens our commitment to building inclusive communities where all residents can flourish.
Partner Perspective: VPM
VPM is Virginia’s home for public media, connecting more than 2 million people across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley through trusted news and storytelling. Through coverage of housing, public policy, education, and economic issues, they engage directly with the forces shaping opportunity in our region. We feature resources shared by VPM to ground economic mobility conversations in timely reporting and community voice.