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Braden Crooks from Designing the We on historical context of exclusionary housing policies and support for City of Yes

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Braden Crooks, co-founder of Designing the We and creator of the Undesign the Red Line exhibit, expresses support for the City of Yes initiative while providing historical context on exclusionary housing policies in New York City. He highlights how past racist policies have evolved into modern zoning regulations that continue to perpetuate exclusion in wealthier neighborhoods.

  • Discusses the impact of redlining and other discriminatory practices on maintaining property values through exclusion
  • Explains how zoning regulations expanded after the 1968 Fair Housing Act as a means to continue exclusionary practices
  • Urges the City Planning Commission to consider this historical context and the need for more affordable housing and fair housing initiatives

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