MPHA Receives Partnership Grant from Dana-Farber
For years, racism has shaped urban planning decisions, resulting in greater exposure to air pollutants for residents of color. To address this inequity, MPHA and our partner, Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE), were recently awarded a 4-year grant from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to improve air quality in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston and beyond. These funds will support mobilizing residents and community organizations to advocate for policies that make Massachusetts a cleaner, safer place to breathe. Most importantly, these funds will help build power among those most burdened by poor air quality to shape transportation, housing, and environmental policy decisions.