Join us as we delve into the historical roots of redlining in Manhattan, exploring how discriminatory housing practices have profoundly shaped the city’s racial landscape. We will explore insights into the systemic inequalities embedded in urban development, connecting past policies to contemporary racial disparities in housing and communities. By understanding the legacy of redlining, we hope to discover more about race, equity, and the ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities in Manhattan.

Lisa Beyelar-Yvarra is a landscape designer and PhD student in the Department of Religious Studies and the School of Architecture at Yale. Her research explores how religious and racial ideas influence spaces that are considered secular. Please register here.