Why the "wrong side of the tracks" is usually the east side of cities

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August 22, 2018 Today's TED Talk Why the "wrong side of the tracks" is usually the east side of cities 06:50 minutes · TED2018 What do communities on the social, economic and environmental margins have in common? For one thing, they tend to be on the east sides of cities. In this short talk about a surprising insight, anthropologist and venture capitalist Stephen DeBerry explains how both environmental and man-made factors have led to disparity by design in cities from East Palo Alto, California to East Jerusalem and beyond -- and suggests some elegant solutions to fix it. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How to revive a city Energetic and thriving, cities are the heartbeat of society. These talks offer viable ways to reinvigorate and strengthen the metropolises we love. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:56:11 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Machines will soon dominate the work force. Here's an unexpected way to prepare … now As we look ahead to a world with less work, or even no work, we can take control -- by using our hours with greater meaning and purpose, says business thinker Tim Leberecht. Read more »   Download the TED app

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