The Complex Pros and Cons of the I-45 Expansion Proposal

The proposed megaproject to widen I-45 has been controversial for loads of reasons – including that it would displace many people of color, and destroy historic buildings in Independence Heights. But according to Tanya Debose, a fifth-generational Independence Heights resident – as well as founder of Preserving Communities of Color – TXDOT has listened to the concerns. Sealed into the environmental impact study are now every concession requested of it to that benefits the community.

Today, Tanya breaks it down for Lisa, as they are joined by Amal Ahmed, a journalist who's written about the freeway project and who will soon lead a tour focused on its impacts.

For more information about Preserving Communities of Color, visit Tanya Debose at History Is Not The Past.

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