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The effect is stronger at short distances (<5km), persists after controlling for sociodemographic factors and other barriers (e.g., rivers), and is consistent with historical cases of highways that were built to purposefully disrupt or isolate Black neighborhoods.
Mar 5, 2025, 7:08 AM
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