1)
What do the PPT, video and websites tell you about anthropology,
environmental justice, and transportation projects?
a)
Anthropologists can help to identify and analyze the social and
cultural impacts of transportation projects on local communities,
particularly those that are historically marginalized or underserved.
They can also help to identify ways to mitigate the negative impacts
of transportation projects and promote more equitable and
sustainable transportation systems. Additionally, anthropologists can
work with communities to identify environmental justice concerns
and help to develop strategies for addressing these concerns, such
as through community organizing, policy advocacy, and public
education.
2)
What is the Newtown Pike Extension? What is Davis Bottom?
a)
The Newtown Pike Extension is a transportation project in
Lexington, KY, that aims to connect Newtown Pike with the city's
downtown area. The project is controversial due to concerns about
its impacts on the historically African American neighborhood of
Davis Bottom, which is located near the proposed route. Many
residents are concerned about displacement and loss of historic
landmarks.
3)
What is environmental justice?
a)
Environmental justice is a social movement that aims to address the
unequal distribution of environmental burdens and benefits across
different communities. It seeks to promote more equitable and
sustainable environmental policies and practices.
4)
Why is environmental justice important in development generally?
a)
Environmental justice is important in development because it
recognizes that development can have significant impacts on the
environment and on local communities, particularly those that are
historically marginalized and underserved.
5)
Why is environmental justice important in transportation specifically?
a)
Environmental justice is important in transportation because
transportation infrastructure can have significant impacts on the
environment and on local communities.
6)
What does this have to do with race and ethnicity? What does this have to
do with economics?
a)
Environmental justice is linked to race and ethnicity because
