01. Red Line Maps (1938)

View the Red Line maps for Brooklyn , Manhattan and Queens. Can you find your neighborhood?  The maps, numbered over 200 in all and their borders speak to how race is constructed in America. They tell the story of racial, economic, and political segregation in every major urban area from 1934 until today.

Map LegendThe Legend indicates the meaning of each colored shading and is a template for how the land is used.  The color green indicates the best; blue, still desirable; yellow, declining; and finally, red, hazardous.

How might these boroughs look today if redlining never occurred?

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