For decades, Troost Avenue has symbolized racial separation, income disparity and vast differences in home value as well as frequency of crime. But it's only a street. And at one time, it happened to be quite a prosperous street.
Hosted by Monroe Dodd, this discussion explores the specific decisions, both national and local, that laid the groundwork for Troost's transformation into a major metropolitan divide. Personal stories from a longtime resident contribute to this conversation.
Guests:
- Michael Frisch, Program Director, Urban Planning and Design at UMKC
- Anita Dixon, Executive Director, Mutual Musicians Foundation International
- Vicki Noteis, former city planner