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You Don't Have to Leave Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore urban revitalization strategies in this 17-minute TED Talk by Majora Carter. Examine the challenges faced by low-status neighborhoods in the US, caught between government stagnation and gentrification. Discover a restorative economic approach to capitalism that aims to retain talent and build resilient communities. Learn how treating struggling neighborhoods like companies can lead to positive change. Investigate examples from West Oakland, kelp farming initiatives, and the South Bronx to understand practical solutions for community development. Gain insights into addressing wealth inequality, promoting property ownership, and creating opportunities for local talent to thrive without leaving their neighborhoods.

Syllabus

Intro
Low Status Communities
US Capitalism
Black Wall Streets
Poverty Maintenance
Gentrification
Talent Retention
Property Owners
Wealth Inequality
Solutions
West Oakland
Jumpstart
Kelp Farming
The South Bronx
Conclusion


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TED

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