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Amy Nelson, Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and Marshawn Wolley, Public Policy Director, African American Coalition of Indianapolis join us in the studio for a discussion on housing insecurity in Indianapolis. Learn about the historical decisions that have impacted inequality in Indianapolis and also how housing directly affects health in some obvious, and not-so-obvious, ways.

“CDC Orders Eviction Moratorium” and “Evictions Amid Coronavirus.” 13 WTHR Indianapolis
 

0:57 — How does housing affect a person’s health?

2:50 — Your zip code determines your destiny in Marion County. 

4:29 — What is redlining?

6:28 — The current housing market’s effect on fair housing.

7:42 — The Fair Housing Act of 1968

9:18 — What is fair housing?

12:05 — Shining a bright light on housing disparities.

13:08 — Housing insecurity before the COVID pandemic.

14:25 — Where can you turn? How can you help?

16:43 — Housing insecurity and mental health during the pandemic.

18:22 — The lesser known effects of housing on your health.

19:41 — Where does the burden of solving housing insecurity fall?

20:54 — How can business leaders help?

21:34 — How does Indianapolis compare to other cities in regards to housing?

22:19 — Final thoughts

 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Fair Housing of Central Indiana 

IndyRent Assistance