Separate and not equal: the impact of residential discrimination on health in Richmond, Virginia
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2022
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University of Delaware
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Historical residential segregation policies have affected many cities in the United States. This case study will focus on Richmond, Virginia. This research aims to examine the redlining policy introduced by the Home Owner's Loan Corporation (HOLC) in 1935 and gauge how and if it impacted health conditions in 2021. The importance of this research is to use a methodology to understand if there is a statistically significant relationship between former HOLC graded areas and health conditions in 2021. ☐ To answer this question, I analyzed 29 HOLC Richmond graded areas according to the HOLC grade. A total of 14 dependent variables were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. My results showed a statically significant relationship between the former HOLC graded areas and the health conditions in 2021. Furthermore, most dependent variables had a relationship with the independent variable. This study emphasizes the need to use this research method in many other urban areas, which were redlined by the Home Owner's Loan Corporation and health conditions in these cities. In addition, this research can be used to inform and educate the public and policymakers about the impact of the former HOLC policies on health conditions.
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Covenant, Health, Home owner's loan corporation, Ordinance, Redlining, Social vulnerability