A Call to Courage: An Open Letter to Canadian Urbanists (Jay Pitter)

From Jay Pitter - A Call to Courage: An Open Letter to Canadian Urbanists by Jay Pitter articulates a disheartenment about the silence among urbanists, provides a clear history outlining how anti-Black racism is concretized in urbanist practices, constructively critiques the language around equity and highlights how we can be better in this regard. She calls on urbanists across cities, racial backgrounds and professional disciplines to embrace the spirit of humility and curiosity to learn more about the history of anti-Black racism and urbanism, and not only speak out against anti-Black racism and all forms of urban inequities but also to have the courage to address these issues. She ends the letter by highlighting the following key recommendations.”

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Pitter J. (2020, June). A Call to Courage: An Open Letter to Canadian Urbanists. Jay Pitter Placemaking.