Splash Biography

Interested in understanding the development of cities? Passionate about environmental justice? Want to learn more about the sociological underpinnings that shape urban ecologies? Join us for a case study of redlining in Saint Louis, Missouri. Gain an understanding of how historical legislative policies and real-estate practices shape the landscapes of cities. We'll dive into the mechanisms and histories of redlining, and their modern-day manifestations on environmental health. Food insecurity, air and water pollution, and transportation will all be discussed as they relate to environmental racism.