Neighborhood Zoning &
Development History
Charles Sullivan, Cambridge Historical Commission
Presentation:
Q & A:
A note from the CNA Board & Charles Sullivan:
We recognize that the history of redlining is inextricably intertwined with the history of racism in American cities. Racism was central to redlining, in Cambridge and throughout the United States.
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Not convinced that race was a key factor? Click here to see examples of text from the Federal Housing Administration's official Underwriting Manual.
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Want to see how this looked in Cambridge? Click here to see a redlined map for Cambridgeport and the descriptions used, including references to race.