In a piece by Wisconsin Public Radio, Dr. Kirk Harris, a certified municipal planner and UW-Milwaukee urban planning professor, identifies segregation as the root cause of many urban challenges. Historically, planners contributed to segregation by upholding racist zoning and housing policies, which negatively impact health, education, and economic outcomes.
To combat this, Harris is launching the UW-Milwaukee Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice, focusing on housing, zoning reform and equitable resource distribution in one of America’s most segregated cities. The center will collaborate with stakeholders to dismantle discriminatory planning practices and expand opportunities for disadvantaged communities, driven by hope and a commitment to transformative urban change.
Read the full story on Wisconsin Public Radio.