Amy Nelson, Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and Marshawn Wolley, Public Policy Director, African American Coalition of Indianapolis join us in the studio for a discussion on housing insecurity in Indianapolis. Learn about the historical decisions that have impacted inequality in Indianapolis and also how housing directly affects health in some obvious, and not-so-obvious, ways.
Amy Nelson, Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and Marshawn Wolley, Public Policy Director, African American Coalition of Indianapolis join us in the studio for a discussion on housing insecurity in Indianapolis. Learn about the historical decisions that have impacted inequality in Indianapolis and also how housing directly affects health in some obvious, and not-so-obvious, ways.
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0:57 — How does housing affect a person’s health?
2:50 — Your zip code determines your destiny in Marion County.
4:29 — What is redlining?
6:28 — The current housing market’s effect on fair housing.
7:42 — The Fair Housing Act of 1968
9:18 — What is fair housing?
12:05 — Shining a bright light on housing disparities.
13:08 — Housing insecurity before the COVID pandemic.
14:25 — Where can you turn? How can you help?
16:43 — Housing insecurity and mental health during the pandemic.
18:22 — The lesser known effects of housing on your health.
19:41 — Where does the burden of solving housing insecurity fall?
20:54 — How can business leaders help?
21:34 — How does Indianapolis compare to other cities in regards to housing?
22:19 — Final thoughts
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