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Our municipal workforce is much less diverse than the region it serves. For younger employees of color, the imbalance is even more extreme.
- Seleeke Flingai, Lead Researcher and Report Author
- Dr. Yvonne Spicer, Mayor of Framingham, moderator
- Gordon Goodwin, Director, Government Alliance on Race and Equity
- Brandy H. M. Brooks, Director of Strategy & Development, One Square World
- Adam Chapelaine, Arlington Town Manager
Greater Boston residents of color are more likely to live close to high-polluting roadways. What does that mean for their health?
Join us to learn more about MAPC’s recently-released research on racial disparities in vehicle pollution proximity and to discuss the public health implications of those disparities. Following a presentation on the research findings, a response panel will discuss how this impacts frontline communities and different strategies for addressing these inequities.
Webinar: Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) Program
Thursday, August 6
9 AM to 10 AM
During this webinar, municipalities will hear from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) about their curriculum and approach to racial equity planning.
What is spatial justice, and how can cities and towns use this framework to rethink how their built environment supports people’s rights to be, thrive, express and connect? What role can artists and public art play in helping us imagine and shape more inclusive, thriving public spaces throughout Greater Boston? Join a lively discussion among artists, activists, and urbanists who are leading the conversation about spatial justice in our region today.