June Manning Thomas

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June Manning Thomas is a prominent urban planner and scholar, known for her significant contributions to the understanding of race and urban development in American cities. Her work has particularly focused on the impacts of urban redevelopment on marginalized communities, emphasizing the need for equitable planning practices. Thomas has authored influential books such as 'Redevelopment and Race: Planning a Finer City in Postwar Detroit' and 'Mapping Detroit: Land, Community, and Shaping a City', which explore the intricate relationships between planning, race, and community identity in her hometown of Detroit.