Urbanization and the Impact of Gentrification in North American Inner Cities: Regional Equity and the Racial Dynamic of Space
Day / Time Thursday, June 22nd / 13:30 - 15:30
Event Description
Many urban communities across the United States and Canada have been experiencing disinvestment and population decline due to suburban sprawl development, which has led to the deterioration of inner cities and concentrations of poverty. At the same time, other urban communities are experiencing rapid gentrification, which is displacing many low to middle income residents due to the lack of wealth building mechanisms and economic development opportunities needed to ensure those residents participate in and benefit from local development. The future of residents in low-income neighbourhoods is tied to regional social, political, and economic factors, which requires new approaches. This session will focus on the strategies and tactics being used by foundations to advance policies in preventing displacement and negative impacts of sprawl development on low-income urban communities, while simultaneously enhancing low-income community residents' access to greater economic opportunities.
Session Language
English
French
Speakers
Scot Spencer (Manager of Baltimore Relations, Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Michelle dePasse (Program Officer, Ford Foundation)
Mauro Vescera and Deepthi Jayatilaka, (Program Directors, Vancouver Foundation)
Moderator - David Harris (TFN Senior Consultant)
Host Organization
The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN)