A new report by UT researchers has identified a wave of gentrification sweeping through Austin neighborhoods, hitting low-income African-American and Hispanic renters the hardest. Come learn about three case studies the researchers developed to help inform what it will take for Austin to address these disturbing trends. The presenters will share information about anti-displacement policies utilized in Columbia Heights in Washington, D.C., Inner North/Northeast neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon, and Guadalupe neighborhood in Austin—along with key takeaways for Austin. Lunch will be included.
Panelists:
Heather K. Way, Clinical Professor The University of Texas School of Law
Nicholas Armstrong, Graduate Student Community and Regional Planning Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Benjamin Martin, Graduate Student Community and Regional Planning Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Moderator:
Jake Wegmann, Assistant Professor Community and Regional Planning Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Lunch Series Co-Sponsors:
The Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis
RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service, LBJ School of Public Affairs
The Longhorn Center for Community Engagement
The Graduate Program in Community & Regional Planning
School of Nursing Center for Transdisciplinary Collaborative Research in Self-Management Science
\n\nIf you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A new report by UT researchers has identified a wave of gentrification sweeping through Austin neighborhoods, hitting low-income African-American and Hispanic renters the hardest. Come learn about three case studies the researchers developed to help inform what it will take for Austin to address these disturbing trends. The presenters will share information about anti-displacement policies utilized in Columbia Heights in Washington, D.C., Inner North/Northeast neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon, and Guadalupe neighborhood in Austin—along with key takeaways for Austin. Lunch will be included.
Panelists:
Heather K. Way, Clinical Professor The University of Texas School of Law
Nicholas Armstrong, Graduate Student Community and Regional Planning Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Benjamin Martin, Graduate Student Community and Regional Planning Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Moderator:
Jake Wegmann, Assistant Professor Community and Regional Planning Program, The University of Texas at Austin
Lunch Series Co-Sponsors:
The Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis
RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service, LBJ School of Public Affairs
The Longhorn Center for Community Engagement
The Graduate Program in Community & Regional Planning
School of Nursing Center for Transdisciplinary Collaborative Research in Self-Management Science
If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the event event sponsor or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion / Speaker Series LOCATION:TNH 2.114 - Francis Auditorium URL:http://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2018/10/19/41565/ CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR