About Quote by Katherine Boo
“We talk a lot about infrastructure in cities, and it's talking about highways and it's talking about trains, but I think more important to people who are low income is, how do I get from here to there? How do I become part of the affluence that's surrounding me?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Access to mobility determines socioeconomic advancement, beyond physical infrastructure.
In simple terms: Getting around is key to rising out of poverty.
Key Takeaway
Improve transportation for equity.
Themes
inequality
mobility
urban planning
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
social
policy
When to use this quote
- urban design
- housing policy
- job access
Key Concepts
social equity
public transit
economic opportunity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can transit be made affordable?
- What policies link mobility to wealth?
A Different Perspective
Infrastructure alone won’t close the wealth gap.
