TED: Why the "wrong side of the tracks" is usually the east side of cities | Stephen DeBerry

The video discusses the disparity between communities on the east and west sides of cities, focusing on East Palo Alto. It explains how wind patterns and historical design decisions have contributed to this disparity. The speaker highlights the impact of redlining and other financial decisions on marginalized communities. The video concludes with a call for better design principles to benefit everyone and suggests that solving these issues in East Palo Alto could serve as a model for other communities.

What are the main differences between the communities on the west and east sides of the freeway in Palo Alto?

How does the wind influence the location of marginalized communities according to the speaker?

What is the significance of the campfire metaphor in the context of community design?

What historical factors contributed to the design of east side communities in the United States?

What role do financial design decisions play in the disparity between communities?

In what ways can good design principles help address the issues faced by east side communities?

How can the solutions developed for East Palo Alto be applied to other east side communities?