Livable Lesson Videos Christopher Coes on Equitable Development
Livable Lesson Videos: Christopher Coes on Equitable Development Livability in Action
According to Christopher Coes, land use planners and real estate developers can spur economic growth that benefits a community without leaving anyone on the sidelines. Now an assistant secretary in the (see sidebar), Coes was previously the vice president of land use and development for . While there, Coes was also the director of , the only nationally-focused real estate coalition dedicated to building and advocating for equitable, walkable neighborhoods throughout the United States. In the two videos presented on this page, Coes defines and provides a framework for equitable development. He also explains how land use decisions impact public health, safety and the environment. Watch the subject-specific videos below — or view both segments in one video.Twitter
The videos were filmed in 2020 Page published May 2021
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Community design and development expert Christopher Coes explains how equity can guide the creation of better neighborhoods and cities
Photo Courtesy Smart Growth America Christopher Coes in 2018 at a Smart Growth America event. Countless communities throughout the United States are filled with car-centric, unwalkable downtowns and neighborhoods.Transportation Equity
PHOTO COURTESY USDOT In January 2021, was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. As part of the executive team reporting to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Coes and his colleagues will, according to an announcement from the , "work toward economic recovery, racial equity, and combating climate change." Such land use and development practices have undermined the health of residents, led to the social and economic isolation of many, and increased both transportation and housing costs, particularly for low-income and other underserved groups.According to Christopher Coes, land use planners and real estate developers can spur economic growth that benefits a community without leaving anyone on the sidelines. Now an assistant secretary in the (see sidebar), Coes was previously the vice president of land use and development for . While there, Coes was also the director of , the only nationally-focused real estate coalition dedicated to building and advocating for equitable, walkable neighborhoods throughout the United States. In the two videos presented on this page, Coes defines and provides a framework for equitable development. He also explains how land use decisions impact public health, safety and the environment. Watch the subject-specific videos below — or view both segments in one video.
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Lesson 1 Equitable Development
Learn about equitable development in the built environment. Christopher Coes explores how current approaches often negatively impact communities of color and low-income populations.Lesson 2 Place-Based Equitable Development Strategies
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to equitable community development. Working through an equitable development framework, however, can help determine which strategies will be the most useful, provide tools for accountability and help establish metrics for success.Equitable Development The Complete Collection
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