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The Rising Of Systemic Racism And Redlining In The United States Of America, Edward Brian Flournoy
The Rising Of Systemic Racism And Redlining In The United States Of America, Edward Brian Flournoy
Journal of Sustainable Social Change
Systemic racism and redlining are synonymous with one another. This essay reviews the history of scholarly research and discussion regarding affordable housing and its impact on ethnic groups in the United States, especially Black African Americans. Affordable housing celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017, yet much still needs to be done. Moreover, the U.S. Shipping Act of 1917 and Moving to Opportunity (MTO) Intervention Demonstration Program (1994–2009) are congruent to this essay.
In West Philadelphia Born And Raised Or Moving To Bel-Air? Racial Steering As A Consequence Of Using Race Data On Real Estate Websites, Nadiyah J. Humber
In West Philadelphia Born And Raised Or Moving To Bel-Air? Racial Steering As A Consequence Of Using Race Data On Real Estate Websites, Nadiyah J. Humber
Law Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Second Chances For The Second City's Vacant Properties: An Analysis Of Chicago's Policy Approaches To Vacancy, Abandonment, & Blight, Elizabeth Butler
Second Chances For The Second City's Vacant Properties: An Analysis Of Chicago's Policy Approaches To Vacancy, Abandonment, & Blight, Elizabeth Butler
Chicago-Kent Law Review
Addressing the externalities of vacancy and blight is a major challenge for the Chicago metropolitan area. While neighborhoods on the South and West sides of Chicago struggle with blight, neglect, and abandonment, downtown Chicago and the northern neighborhoods and suburbs experience stronger market conditions. This crisis has amplified entrenched socioeconomic divisions and ultimately burdens the entire region by perpetuating a cycle of poverty, violence, and physical and social disorder that tarnish Chicago’s image.
This Note outlines Chicago’s vacant property challenge by discussing the history of urban decline in Chicago. It examines factors that led to a high level of vacant …
Critical Mass: Restricting Advocates’ Rights Under The Community Reinvestment Act, Ruth S. Uselton
Critical Mass: Restricting Advocates’ Rights Under The Community Reinvestment Act, Ruth S. Uselton
NYLS Law Review
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Redlining, Disinvestment And The Role Of Mutual Savings Banks: A Survey Of Solutions, Deborah A. Smith
Redlining, Disinvestment And The Role Of Mutual Savings Banks: A Survey Of Solutions, Deborah A. Smith
Fordham Urban Law Journal
In this Article, current federal and New York State laws and regulations pertaining to redlining and disinvestment are analyzed. In addition, the current problems facing the mutual savings market are discussed and their role in the mortgage market examined. Finally, proposals for future legislation to remedy the problems of redlining and disinvestment are discussed.
Eliminating Redlining By Judicial Action: Are Erasers Available?, Paul A. Renne
Eliminating Redlining By Judicial Action: Are Erasers Available?, Paul A. Renne
Vanderbilt Law Review
This paper will consider one practice--mortgage disinvestment, commonly referred to as "redlining"--which has worked incontravention to the declared policy of Congress by contributing to the destruction of the urban housing inventory and has been partly responsible for the failure to meet our housing goals. This paper will discuss the concept and effects of redlining, the relevant statutes and administrative regulations, and the use of class action litigation as a means of eliminating the practice. Before turning to this discussion, however, it is important to emphasize that eliminating the practice of redlining will prove no panacea to our urban problems. It …
Urban Housing Finance And The Redlining Controversy, Daniel F. Reidy
Urban Housing Finance And The Redlining Controversy, Daniel F. Reidy
Cleveland State Law Review
This note will focus upon three basic issues raised by the redlining controversy: first, whether or not redlining is in fact occurring; second, the role of government through legislation and regulatory agencies; third, emerging areas of litigation.