Let’s Talk About When There Is No Sidewalk: Amenities, Equity, and Gentrification with Dorian Waller (January 23, 2021)

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Channel 253 is partnering with Tacoma’s Downtown on the Go Friday Forums in 2021. This year the forums focus on racism and urban design and transportation. After each forum, we will have a Crossing Division episode that expands on the discussion.

The January 22, DOTG Friday Forum was “Where the Sidewalks End: Racism in Urban Design and Crime Prevention.” Our follow up discussion is about community neglect, amenities, equity across neighborhoods, and gentrification.

Dorian Waller is exactly the right person for this conversation, Dorian earned his BA and MPA from the Evergreen State College, handles Government Relations for King County’s Solid Waste Division, is a principal with Archway Consulting, a former member of the Tacoma Planning Commission, and a Commissioner with the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs, Dorian joins host Evelyn Lopez to discuss neighborhoods, the reality of “what now” when there are changes in neglected areas (both needed improvement and gentrification), and how engaging the community is essential to planning and development.

Listen and let us know what you think! If you have thoughts about this episode, or ideas for future programs please get in touch.

Evelyn Lopez: [e-mail] @True_Tacoma