""It's still that 'we know what's best for you,' McLemore said. 'We need a lawyer. That's what we really, really need -- someone in the legal realm to assist us.'""
""Completely gentrifying the community, forcing Black people out of public housing," said Royce McLemore, president of the Golden Gate Village Resident Council."
"The renovation is intended to address longstanding issues, including mold, water pipe problems and rodent infestations."
"Golden Gate Village, also known as a former residence of rapper Tupac Shakur, is Marin County's only federal public housing development for families and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
Residents of Golden Gate Village in Marin City are concerned about potential displacement due to a $266 million renovation project. Officials assure that residents will be relocated during construction, but many fear permanent displacement. Community members express frustration over a lack of input in the planning process, feeling decisions are made without their consent. Concerns include gentrification and the loss of the community's character, as the renovation aims to address issues like mold and rodent infestations.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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