Looking south past South Jackson Street, these sections of the International District and Beacon Hill to the east of the Interstate were once redlined, or graded as “hazardous” and undesirable by the federal government, and were often home to large populations of color. The close proximity to major freeways exposes residents to high rates of air pollution and other environmental hazards. (David Ryder for Crosscut)Cherry Hill and the Central District were once redlined, or graded as “hazardous” and undesirable by the federal government, and were often home to large populations of color. The close proximity to major freeways exposes residents to high rates of air pollution and other environmental hazards. (David Ryder for Crosscut)Areas east and southeast of downtown Seattle were redlined by the federal government’s Home Owners’ Loan Corporation in the 1930s. The neighborhoods, which were mainly inhabited by people of color, were given D grades that reflected mortgage security and were considered “hazardous” and “undesirable.” (David Ryder for Crosscut)
