redlining
/ˈrɛdˌlaɪnɪŋ/
Definition
The systemic denial of services, such as mortgages, insurance, or investments, to residents of specific neighborhoods—typically based on race or ethnicity—often by drawing literal red lines on a map to designate 'hazardous' areas.
Etymology
The term originated in the 1960s from the practice of the Home Owners' Loan Corporation, which color-coded maps to indicate credit risk, marking areas with high proportions of minority residents in red. It entered common English as a shorthand for institutionalized geographic discrimination.
In the news
The article uses redlining to explain the historical origin of urban food deserts, noting that discriminatory housing policies have led to current inequities in food access. It illustrates how past social planning continues to shape the infrastructure and demographic realities of modern cities.
Cultural Food Deserts: An Overlooked Revenue Opportunity in The Hotel Industry
Read the full article ↗Hospitality Net