
KQED's Forum Why Aren’t There More Public Pools in California?
Aug 8, 2023
This podcast explores the decline of public swimming pools in the US, the historical issue of pool segregation, disparities in public investment, swimming proficiency rates, the importance of public pools during a drought, breaking barriers for water safety, and the role of public pools in community-building.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The History and Impact of Public Pool Segregation
02:26 • 18min
Disparities in Public Investment and Their Impacts
20:51 • 5min
Swimming proficiency rates and the lack of public pools
25:46 • 8min
The Importance of Public Pools in the Current Drought
33:22 • 2min
Swimming as an Essential Skill: Breaking Barriers and Promoting Water Safety
35:02 • 17min
The Importance of Public Pools and Social Infrastructure
52:27 • 3min
