Equity Matters
Because of old and discriminatory rules that separated areas of land, low-income, people of color, and older people often end up physically and socially cut off. Discriminatory policies and lack of investment have shaped the way neighborhoods are built. This makes it hard for these groups to get to important places like schools, jobs, and stores.[] But, when these areas do get some investment and new things like parks or shops, they can become more popular, and the value of homes can go up.[] This can lead to quick changes in the neighborhood, like gentrification, or force the people who already live there to move away.
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