Jenn Goldson, AICP

Planning for healthy places | Creating vibrant, authentic, and equitable communities

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

"Integrating equity in environmental policy...means ...we see the achievement of a just society as part of our process to transition to a cleaner future." 

https://t.co/Dl29Kdq8RO 
#racialequity #climatecrisis #climatechange #climateaction #resilience #urbanplanning

[Chris Kluchman @ChrisKluchman]

This thoughtful article connects the dots between racism and housing policy. Thanks @BostonGlobe !

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

Yet another example of racial inequity resulting from land use planning and public infrastructure investment priorities

https://t.co/dI0D1C2ShI 

#racialequity #climatechange #urbanplanning #cityplanning #BLM

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

Great article! Housing will test white support for Black lives https://t.co/de4C8ZOe9N via @BostonGlobe
@AbundantHomesMA

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

As we face the impact of climate change, guarding against "green gentrification" will become more and more important

https://t.co/lhWLHUtcPX

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

Preservation in the face of climate change. At its best preservation balances realities of change with preservation of essential identity

https://t.co/ScB5UBprhZ 

#urbanplanning #cityplanning #historicpreservation #climatechange #nantucket

[Traci Lee @traciglee]

100 years ago today, the 19th amendment was ratified to grant white women the right to vote. It would be decades before that right was granted to people of color. https://t.co/asSnTsGQvW

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

Many visitors to Boston and many Bostonians have no idea that Faneuil was a slave trader. A name change is in keeping with national developments in the #BLM movement.
https://t.co/0beco4n7aS 

#race #ethnicity #boston

[Rus Lodi @ruslodi]

Muni quote of the summer?

“We have to look at why (Arlington's) demographics are what they are, and educate ourselves and understand that it didn’t happen by accident, we are not a predominantly white community by accident.”

Town Mgr @AdamWChap
https://t.co/aT2ZYevDYO

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

"They do the day-to-day work of local government, but the region’s teachers, police officers, firefighters, public health nurses, and other municipal employees do not reflect the diversity of the Greater Boston area," a new MAPC report found.

https://t.co/2f0yBLiRuN

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

@danalewinter Maintain your calm! Be more productive ☺️

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

How can planners strengthen partnerships with public health officials for great effect? A powerful combo
#covid19 recovery and #racialequity a public health crisis 

#urbanplanning #publichealth
https://t.co/xFBBVyAkL8

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

The scars left by our worst urban planning decisions are long lasting... but they don’t need to be permanent.

Boston’s, Storrow Drive 1935 - 2020

[Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy]

.@APA_Planning is seeking input on their working Climate Change Policy Guide: https://t.co/gmLZaBfaoN

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

@MayorDriscoll Salem is doing an amazing job! We were visitors a few weeks ago and were very impressed! Great leadership and great city!

[Clark Ziegler @clarkziegler]

Great analysis of the path to Housing Choice in Massachusetts. I share @beyondchron's enthusiasm and appreciate the recognition of @mhphousing. @MassEOHED @CHAPAdotorg @mapcmetroboston @masscdcs @LISCBoston https://t.co/XcDHnUW5M3

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

38 municipal officials from across MA have pledged to address systemic racism in their communities and take specific steps toward important police reforms.

Have your local officials signed on?

https://t.co/1lhwDuhxiZ

[Clark Ziegler @clarkziegler]

Critically important topic. In 2018, w/ strong support from @mahahome, @mhphousing reduced minimum credit scores for the ONE Mortgage program. Results have been exactly as intended: increased lending to people of color with little or no additional credit risk.

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

Read this. Thoughtful and insightful ideas
“What would credit reparations for Black communities look like?”
#equity #reparations #BLM #HousingEquity #housingfinancing

[Jenn Goldson, AICP @JMGoldson]

@ChiChiWu8 Thoughtful and insightful!