For decades, major transit projects in Los Angeles have often bypassed or displaced Black communities. Jason Foster, president and CEO of Destination Crenshaw, argues that the future of L.A. transportation must shift from mere movement to “Reparative Development.”

Using the 1.3-mile Destination Crenshaw corridor as a live model, Foster explores how the city can leverage transit infrastructure to anchor legacy businesses, grow the urban canopy, and create cultural permanence. By centering local empowerment over federal-down mandates, this uniquely “L.A.” approach proves that transportation can be a vehicle for economic justice rather than a driver of displacement. Join the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies to discuss how this South L.A. renaissance provides a scalable roadmap for community-led infrastructure across the region.

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