Mapping Projects Show Impacts of Redlining
From VPM News, this article provides the historical contexts for redlining and restrictive covenants that were established in cities across the country in the 20th century to discriminate against minorities, as well as their continued impacts today. Source: VPM News
Read MoreRVA’s Housing Woes
An interview with Jovan Burton, Executive Director of the Partnership for Housing Affordability. Discussion points include the benefits of more affordable housing units being available and how individuals can support local affordable housing efforts. Source: VPM News
Read MoreWhy Are Black Homeowners Being Lowballed?
An interview on housing discrimination—past and present—with two experts from HOME of Virginia, a non-profit organization for equal housing opportunities. They discuss methods for identifying and combating discrimination when it takes place. Source: VPM News
Read MorePublic Housing Makeover
An interview with Steven Nesmith, CEO of the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority, on the future of public housing in the city. Topics include engaging with residents to inform plans, deconcentrating poverty and public-private partnerships. Source: VPM News
Read MoreAddiction to Evictions
An interview with Ben Teresa, co-director of the RVA Eviction Lab at VCU, and David Tisel, a lawyer offering pro-bono tenant representation, to discuss the epidemic of evictions in Richmond and explain why the current system is failing residents. Source: VPM News
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