Clean air and water, safe housing, and climate resilience are health policy—because place shapes lifespan.
Disproportionate Burdens
Historically redlined neighborhoods are more likely to face heat islands, highway pollution, industrial hazards, and aging housing with lead and mold—driving asthma, cardiovascular disease, and missed school/work.
Policy Priorities
- Targeted Investments: Direct public funds to high-burden census tracts.
- Stronger Standards: Enforce air, water, and housing codes; accelerate lead abatement.
- Climate Resilience: Cooling centers, tree canopy, flood protections, and backup power for clinics.
- Health in All Policies: Include health impact assessments in transportation and land-use decisions.
