Prof. Orfield Speaks on MPR on Gentrification and Fair Housing Act

Professor Myron Orfield was a guest on MPR's "The Daily Circuit" to discuss gentrification and the Fair Housing Act. Gentrification, a controversial term, describes what happens when wealthier new -- often white - residents move into poorer - often minority - parts of a city. Sometimes their incomes help attract new businesses and services to a neighborhood. But that is often accompanied by a rise in rent and other prices that make it hard for long-time residents to stay. Orfield discussed whether smart planning can help create neighborhoods that work for newcomers and long-timers alike.