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BTEC x RCWBC Peer Learning Series
Building a Thriving West Baltimore
1. How Highways, Zoning, and Transit Decisions Shaped Environmental Harm
Explore how historical planning decisions created lasting environmental and economic impacts. Learn how infrastructure and zoning policies have influenced neighborhood conditions and access to resources.
2. Heat Islands, Air Pollution, Flooding, and Public Health
Dive into the environmental challenges affecting daily life. Understand how rising temperatures, poor air quality, and flooding risks connect directly to community health outcomes.
3. Climate Change and Household Income
Discover how climate change disproportionately impacts household finances. From energy costs to property risks, see how environmental shifts affect economic stability.
4. Policy Reform and Finance
Learn how policies are created, funded, and implemented. This module breaks down how public and private financing decisions shape community investment and development.
5. Where Do We Go From Here?
Turn knowledge into action. Identify pathways for advocacy, collaboration, and community-driven solutions that can influence future decisions in West Baltimore.
Why This Matters
The challenges facing West Baltimore didn’t happen by accident, and they won’t be solved by accident either.
This series helps connect the dots between:
• Climate justice
• Public policy
• Economic opportunity
• Community health
Because once you understand the system, you can start to change it.
Who This Is For
• West Baltimore residents
• Community leaders and advocates
• Youth and emerging changemakers
• Anyone ready to turn awareness into action
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