The legacy of redlining in the U.S. and Columbus

Published November 1, 2022 at 9:26 AM EDT

A map of Grandview Heights and Columbus in the early 20th century. — In the early 20th century, the boundaries of Grandview Heights were deliberately drawn to exclude an Italian neighborhood.

This episode originally aired on October 13, 2022.

Redlining is the discriminatory practice that kept minorities from purchasing homes in white neighborhoods. It was practiced in many U.S. cities including Columbus. We’ll delve into the legacy of redlining in the U.S. and Columbus.

Guests:

Mark Ferenchik, Columbus neighborhoods/urban issues reporter for The Columbus Dispatch
Danae King, a reporter covering religion and immigration for The Columbus Dispatch
Bruce Mitchell, senior analyst for the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)
Jason Reece, assistant professor of city and regional planning at Ohio State University's Knowlton School of Architecture

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