Dr. Kirk Harris was featured in a recent report by TMJ4 examining Milwaukee’s food deserts. In the story, Harris explains how historic segregation, zoning decisions, and limited transportation options have shaped inequitable access to fresh, affordable food in many neighborhoods.
He also outlines how planning policy, land use, and community partnerships can help address these disparities. The coverage highlights the role urban planning play in advancing more equitable food systems, a topic that Harris is uniquely positioned to discuss as founding director of UWM’s Center for Equity Practice & Planning Justice.
Watch the full segment on TMJ4.