One year into the pandemic, a majority of residents in the New York metro region are optimistic about recovery, but disparities exist along racial and gender lines.
The pandemic continues to further expose gaping inequities in our society. Through reports, public events, media, and direct advocacy, RPA is outlining how the region can recover from the current health, economic and social crises in an equitable way. At the intersection of public health, racial inequality, and the built environment, our team is researching who is affected by COVID-19 and why, advocating for federal recovery packages, and advancing policies for inclusive economic growth.
COVID Alert App
- The COVID Alert app uses Bluetooth technology to users if they’ve been within six feet of someone who has COVID-19 for more than 10 minutes. Downloading and using COVID Alert is one of the most effective actions we can take to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the tri-state region.
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Recovering from the pandemic will require a mobilization of the region’s talents, resources, and political will to a degree not seen since at least the 1970s.”
