QL5: The Dr. James Jennings Interview

Author: Question Lane
Published: Tue 13 Aug 2019
Episode Link: https://questionlane.com/james-jennings-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-jennings-interview

In this episode Professor Emeritus of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning Dr. James Jennings discusses his article on entrepreneurship and academic paper on gentrification

Summary

Episode Length

56:17

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Topics Discussed

Dr. James Jennings on becoming a professor

In part 1 Dr. Jennings discusses his motivation for becoming a professor in urban & environmental policy and planning.

Dr. James Jennings on inequality

In part 2 Dr. Jennings discusses his definition for the word inequality within the context of his article, The Importance of Entrepreneurship in Black and Latino Communities in Massachusetts. He also elaborates on the importance of including the concept of inequity when discussing inequality.

Dr. James Jennings on justice

In Part 3 Dr. Jennings discusses how justice should be defined. He also speaks on the importance of implementing justice beyond an individual level.

Dr. James Jennings on gentrification

In part 4 Dr. Jennings defines the word gentrification. He also provides examples nonwhite people are affected in Boston, MA.

Dr. James Jennings on redlining

In part 5 Dr. Jennings explains the role the local, state and federal government played in the disparity in home ownership between white and people classified as black. He also speaks on redlining, restricted zoning and zoning decisions benefiting large real estate developers.

Dr. James Jennings on interstate highways

In part 6 Dr. Jennings explains the role government played on negatively impacting black central business districts by construction interstate highways.

Dr. James Jennings on super commuting

In part 7 Dr. Jennings speaks on public transportation and infrastructure. He also explains the effects super commuting can have on non-white people.

Dr. James Jennings on entrepreneurship

In part 8 Dr. Jennings discusses the importance of creating business sectors in distressed communities. He also speaks on the importance of teaching entrepreneurship especially within the public-school system.