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Livability Library: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Articles about the ways communities are working to eliminate disparities in order to fairly serve all residents, and especially older adults


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Before the Highway

When the interstate highway system was created in the mid-20th century, the routes isolated or destroyed urban neighborhoods nationwide, particularly those with predominantly Black or poor populations. Seven older adults who lived in those places share their memories and observations. Learn More

spinner image Five archival images of highway construction and children who lived in the impacted communities
 

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