Tell Us Where It Hurts

Housing Insecurity

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Fair Housing of Central Indiana 

IndyRent Assistance