{"id":138504,"date":"2024-10-22T15:33:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T20:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=138504"},"modified":"2024-10-22T15:33:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T20:33:13","slug":"uwm-launches-center-for-equity-practice-and-planning-justice-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-launches-center-for-equity-practice-and-planning-justice-2\/","title":{"rendered":"51ÁÔÆæ launches Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Arts & Architecture has launched the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The center, housed within 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, is dedicated to addressing the lasting impact of racially segregated placemaking, with a particular focus on Milwaukee. The city has been consistently ranked as one of the most segregated cities in the United States.<\/p>\n

The center is directed by Dr. Kirk Harris, 51ÁÔÆæ faculty member of urban planning and a leading advocate for equity-driven planning. The center will focus on dismantling the systemic patterns of segregation that continue to shape Milwaukee and other urban areas. The center\u2019s mission is to advance equity-driven urban and regional planning practices to create socially and economically sustainable communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe unresolved effects of racial segregation continue to harm communities,\u201d Harris said. \u201cThe work of the center is vital to developing solutions that address these systemic issues and foster sustainable, inclusive urban growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

A vital resource for change<\/h3>\n

The Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice will serve as a resource hub for community organizations, government agencies and urban planners striving to deconstruct racially segregated placemaking. Activities will include public forums on equitable economic development and research initiatives focused on zoning reforms, transportation justice and other areas of concern for marginalized communities.<\/p>\n

The center is supported by key partners and other community leaders committed to advancing equity and social justice. These collaborations will help drive the center\u2019s research, outreach and advocacy efforts to create more equitable planning practices throughout the region.<\/p>\n

A news conference and reception will be held to celebrate the launch of the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Marcus Commons in 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s School of Architecture & Urban Planning, located at 2131 E. Hartford Ave.<\/p>\n

Confirmed speakers include:<\/p>\n