The Legacy of Housing Inequity and the Role of the YIMBY Movement

On this episode of Infill, YIMBY Action's Marketing Manager Mariah Redfern sits down with artist, activist, and educator Mark Harris to explore the history of redevelopment in San Francisco’s Fillmore District and how systemic displacement continues to impact Black communities today. Mark shares his personal journey from corporate life to art and activism, and how his work with the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project uncovered the erasure of what was once the “Harlem of the West.” Together, they unpack the legacy of urban renewal, zoning as a tool of modern segregation, and the need to diversify the pro-housing movement. Tune in to hear a deep dive into how history shapes the present—and why building a future of abundant housing requires as many voices, especially different kinds of voices, as possible. Check out Mark's work with the AEMP: Find more of Mark's work: Learn more about YIMBY Action: Follow YIMBY Action on Instagram: Follow YIMBY Action on BlueSky: Follow YIMBY Action on Facebook:

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The Legacy of Housing Inequity and the Role of the YIMBY Movement is an episode from INFILL by YIMBY Action.

This episode is 00:54:36 long.

This episode was published on Jul 18, 2025.

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