Promoting equity in urban heat: a greening approach for HOLC's legacy in Houston, Texas

The study explores the enduring impact of the Homeowners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) created during the New Deal era in the1930s on marginalized communities. It highlights how historical redlining by HOLC has led to disparities in urban heat islands affecting neighborhoods that were denied financial investments. The research focuses on Houston, Texas, comparing temperature variations in HOLC-designated zones.