Podcast: Urban Geography, Race and Gentrification

Sep 16, 2025
David Leong
In this episode David Leong discusses urban geography, race, and gentrification. He examines how urban development affects communities of color and explores the role of the Church in addressing these challenges.
David Leong

David Leong

David Leong is an interdisciplinary urbanist educator, researcher, author, and practitioner interested in multiple intersections of leadership development, faith & spirituality, urban geography, housing & economic justice, and community development. I'm a curious researcher and praxis-oriented teacher seeking whole communities, thriving neighborhoods, and places where genuine socioeconomic diversity can flourish. As a third-generation Asian American, I'm especially interested in serving AAPI+ & BIPOC communities.

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