This virtual event, presented by Temple Beth Shalom in partnership with Equal Justice Needham, will be an engaging presentation and discussion with urban planner and fair housing policy expert Judi Barrett.

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Join the program virtually at 7:15 pm on Monday, April 11th as urban planner and fair housing expert Judi Barrett leads  an educational and engaging discussion on the history and present-day implications of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. On the anniversary of the signing of this law, Judi will help participants better understand the history of housing segregation and redlining in our country, the events that led to creation of this landmark statute, the progress that has taken place since that time, as well as the continued systemic barriers that prevent so many from achieving equal access to a safe, decent, and affordable home.

Judi Barrett is the founding principal and managing director of Barrett Planning Group LLC. She brings 33 years of planning and community development experience as a consultant and community and economic development professional with state and local government. She is well known for her work in affordable and fair housing policy and inclusionary zoning.