EcoDistricts’ next installment of our 2021 Webinar Wednesday series features Kendra Freeman of the Metropolitan Planning Council, Juan Sebastian Arias of the Chicago Mayors Office, and Chandra Christmas-Rouse of Enterprise Community Partners on May 26th at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST.
Undoing the legacy of racial disparity in community development requires extensive policy and practice changes. Since this work can’t be done by one individual or actor alone, collaborative partnerships lead to informed and effective change.
In this webinar, hear from Kendra, Chandra, and Juan Sebastian about how local partnerships have brought equity to the forefront of Chicago’s transit-oriented development (ETOD) and resource allocation by utilizing the country’s first Racial Equity Impact Assessment (REIA). Each speaker will highlight the importance of partnership in ensuring that Chicago’s future is one of pride, power, and belonging for all neighborhoods and all citizens.