Unurbanist Assembly<\/a>, a 23-hour, digital event in which more than 8,000 people last year participated in a virtual teach-in that focused on anti-racist frameworks in urban planning, public health and social services sectors. The next Unurbanist Assembly is scheduled to take place in June.<\/p>\nHer ideas are particularly pertinent for Milwaukee, often ranked as one of the nation\u2019s most segregated urban areas, and in light of protests over racial and social inequality over the last year, said Robert Schneider, an associate professor of urban planning at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n
Land-use and infrastructure patterns in southeastern Wisconsin play a role in erecting barriers and denying equal opportunities for residents, particularly those living in the central city, Schneider said.<\/p>\n
Actions by policymakers, residents, stakeholders and urban planners can contribute to segregated neighborhoods, limited opportunities to access jobs and health care via public transit and streets that prioritize high-speed traffic over local resident interaction and foot traffic for businesses, he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cMilwaukee is an important place to begin the work of improving urban spaces for all, especially the groups Dr. Thomas identifies as marginalized,\u201d Schneider said. \u201cWe welcome her to help open our minds to policies and practices that better advance equity and justice in the built environment.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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