Assessing Disparities of Urban Flood Risk for Households of Color in Chicago
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2019
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
Illinois
Policy Areas
Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources
Study exploring the disproportionate impact of urban flooding on Chicago’s communities of color. Examines policies enacted by Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois, and other municipalities, ranging from resident assistance programs, open data portals, to building inspection strategies, as examples of effective ways to help alleviate the persistent problem of urban flooding.