From Advocacy to Policymaking: Environmental Justice and the Cross-Bronx Expressway

Join us for a crucial conversation highlighting the Capping the Cross-Bronx Expressway Campaign as part of our annual Urban Plunge pre-orientation program. Guided by Nilka Martell, the visionary who led the Capping the Cross-Bronx movement, this panel will explore the intersection of environmental justice and policymaking.

The panel features policy experts who will provide insightful context on the policymaking process, as well as share their knowledge about health issues associated with the expressway. They will also delve into the efforts of Reimagine the Cross-Bronx in gathering community input, shedding light on how public involvement can shape policy decisions, and fostering a better future.

Attend the discussion to immerse yourself in a thought-provoking dialogue as you engage with the pressing issues of environmental justice and the path from advocacy to policymaking.