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East Bay (California)
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 months ago

The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake

The wildfires in Altadena have devastated long-standing Black communities, sparking fears of permanent loss and gentrification amid efforts to recover.
Coverage of the fires often overlooks the struggles of local families, focusing instead on celebrity impacts.
fromBKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Caribbean Vendors Say Revamped Flatbush Location Lacks The Buzz

Vendors at the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace are experiencing significant sales declines due to reduced visibility and foot traffic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

The nearby schools have burned down': LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

The recent fires in Los Angeles have devastated communities, affecting hundreds of educators and their students, and raising concerns about rebuilding disparities.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago
Online Community Development

Why is it always Black schools that get closed?

Oakland Unified's school closures stir community unrest, highlighting tensions around enrollment drops and accountability for low-income neighborhoods.
fromEater Chicago
4 months ago
Chicago

Eater Chicago's Most-Read Stories of 2024

Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market closures highlight financial challenges in the restaurant industry and community impacts amid operational shifts.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago
Mission District

AC Transit's BRT project increased traffic violence and displaced many businesses, new report says

AC Transit's BRT service increased traffic fatalities by 30% and negatively impacted local businesses due to poor planning and lack of community involvement.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
3 months ago

The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake

The wildfires in Altadena have devastated long-standing Black communities, sparking fears of permanent loss and gentrification amid efforts to recover.
Coverage of the fires often overlooks the struggles of local families, focusing instead on celebrity impacts.
fromBKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Caribbean Vendors Say Revamped Flatbush Location Lacks The Buzz

Vendors at the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace are experiencing significant sales declines due to reduced visibility and foot traffic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

The nearby schools have burned down': LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

The recent fires in Los Angeles have devastated communities, affecting hundreds of educators and their students, and raising concerns about rebuilding disparities.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago
Online Community Development

Why is it always Black schools that get closed?

Oakland Unified's school closures stir community unrest, highlighting tensions around enrollment drops and accountability for low-income neighborhoods.
fromEater Chicago
4 months ago
Chicago

Eater Chicago's Most-Read Stories of 2024

Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market closures highlight financial challenges in the restaurant industry and community impacts amid operational shifts.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago
Mission District

AC Transit's BRT project increased traffic violence and displaced many businesses, new report says

AC Transit's BRT service increased traffic fatalities by 30% and negatively impacted local businesses due to poor planning and lack of community involvement.
more#community-impact
#real-estate
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Billionaire Who Bought Up Part of Fillmore Street Promises New Theater and All-Day Diner

Neil Mehta aims to enhance Fillmore Street's retail landscape despite controversy over evictions of longstanding businesses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Does Bond No. 9's Greenpoint Perfume Smell Like Gentrification?

Greenpoint, Brooklyn has dramatically transformed into a high-cost neighborhood, reflecting significant gentrification trends.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
LA real estate

In a bid to blunt gentrification after fire in Altadena, nonprofits look to buy burned lots

The Eaton fire prompted homeowners in Altadena to sell, raising concerns about gentrification and the loss of community diversity.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Creating a New Fire Island from Scratch

Nigel Smith aims to create a new gay paradise in the Mediterranean, but faces backlash over concerns of culture and inclusivity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

First burned-down plot in Altadena in escrow with $100,000 over asking price

The Eaton fire's aftermath has led to both community resilience and rising concerns about gentrification in Altadena.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Billionaire Who Bought Up Part of Fillmore Street Promises New Theater and All-Day Diner

Neil Mehta aims to enhance Fillmore Street's retail landscape despite controversy over evictions of longstanding businesses.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Does Bond No. 9's Greenpoint Perfume Smell Like Gentrification?

Greenpoint, Brooklyn has dramatically transformed into a high-cost neighborhood, reflecting significant gentrification trends.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
LA real estate

In a bid to blunt gentrification after fire in Altadena, nonprofits look to buy burned lots

The Eaton fire prompted homeowners in Altadena to sell, raising concerns about gentrification and the loss of community diversity.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Creating a New Fire Island from Scratch

Nigel Smith aims to create a new gay paradise in the Mediterranean, but faces backlash over concerns of culture and inclusivity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

First burned-down plot in Altadena in escrow with $100,000 over asking price

The Eaton fire's aftermath has led to both community resilience and rising concerns about gentrification in Altadena.
more#real-estate
#community
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No other neighborhood compares: a weekend in Bushwick in pictures

Bushwick's vibrant local culture is marked by its dining, nightlife, and community spirit, but also faces challenges like gentrification.
Mission District
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Eight friends built a 'secret mall apartment.' They carried in a sectional sofa, a table, and more without anyone noticing.

Artists created a secret apartment in a mall as a protest against gentrification.
The documentary 'Secret Mall Apartment' showcases this hidden living space and its artistic contributions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Contributor: My L.A. neighborhood won't be the same when Say Cheese closes

Local businesses face closure due to rising rents, threatening community uniqueness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

The Unlikely Friendship That Saved Lucy's, a Homey New York Tavern

Ludwika Mickevicius, known as Lucy, operated a beloved bar in NYC's East Village for over four decades despite changing neighborhoods.
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago
Miami food

Little Haiti Book Fest to explore gentrification and immigration

The Little Haiti Book Festival emphasizes themes of gentrification and immigration while celebrating Haitian literature and identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

How Kara Young, a Tony-Winning Actress, Spends Her Sundays

Kara Young successfully shares her Broadway journey with her supportive community in Spanish Harlem while recognizing the challenges of gentrification.
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No other neighborhood compares: a weekend in Bushwick in pictures

Bushwick's vibrant local culture is marked by its dining, nightlife, and community spirit, but also faces challenges like gentrification.
Mission District
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Eight friends built a 'secret mall apartment.' They carried in a sectional sofa, a table, and more without anyone noticing.

Artists created a secret apartment in a mall as a protest against gentrification.
The documentary 'Secret Mall Apartment' showcases this hidden living space and its artistic contributions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Contributor: My L.A. neighborhood won't be the same when Say Cheese closes

Local businesses face closure due to rising rents, threatening community uniqueness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

The Unlikely Friendship That Saved Lucy's, a Homey New York Tavern

Ludwika Mickevicius, known as Lucy, operated a beloved bar in NYC's East Village for over four decades despite changing neighborhoods.
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago
Miami food

Little Haiti Book Fest to explore gentrification and immigration

The Little Haiti Book Festival emphasizes themes of gentrification and immigration while celebrating Haitian literature and identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

How Kara Young, a Tony-Winning Actress, Spends Her Sundays

Kara Young successfully shares her Broadway journey with her supportive community in Spanish Harlem while recognizing the challenges of gentrification.
more#community
#community-development
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For Brooklyn Borough President

Antonio Reynoso advocates for a comprehensive approach to housing and education in Brooklyn, focusing on inclusion and addressing gentrification issues.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Planning staff spells out steps for preservation and coordination in 78702 and beyond - Austin Monitor

City aims to plan investments in East Austin neighborhoods at risk of gentrification.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Meet Your Candidate: Antonio Reynoso For Brooklyn Borough President

Antonio Reynoso advocates for a comprehensive approach to housing and education in Brooklyn, focusing on inclusion and addressing gentrification issues.
fromAustin Monitor
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Planning staff spells out steps for preservation and coordination in 78702 and beyond - Austin Monitor

City aims to plan investments in East Austin neighborhoods at risk of gentrification.
more#community-development
#urban-development
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bushwick, Brooklyn: Rising rents, all-nighters and crazy-ass outfits' in the US's most exciting neighborhood

Bushwick is undergoing rapid gentrification, displacing long-term residents and reshaping its cultural identity amidst rising rents.
fromLaughing Squid
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

The Ever-Evolving Identity of Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Williamsburg has transformed from an industrial district to a center for the arts, and finally to a gentrified neighborhood.
The neighborhood's gentrification has led to rising rents, changing its cultural landscape.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bushwick, Brooklyn: Rising rents, all-nighters and crazy-ass outfits' in the US's most exciting neighborhood

Bushwick is undergoing rapid gentrification, displacing long-term residents and reshaping its cultural identity amidst rising rents.
Brooklyn
fromLaughing Squid
2 weeks ago

The Ever-Evolving Identity of Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Williamsburg has transformed from an industrial district to a center for the arts, and finally to a gentrified neighborhood.
The neighborhood's gentrification has led to rising rents, changing its cultural landscape.
more#urban-development
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Wood is the New Black House / Java Architecture

The project highlights ethical renovation over expansion amid gentrification, focusing on restoring quality in design over simply enlarging the space.
NYC food
fromGrub Street
2 weeks ago

The Best Rockefeller Center Restaurant Is Actually Two

Rockefeller Center's revitalization embodies a blend of historical legacy and modern development efforts.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Bitter Taste of Labor Violations

Former industrial sites transform into luxury residences, highlighting gentrification.
The U.S. government has taken action against labor abuses in sugar production.
Political donations heavily influence the lifting of import bans.
Labor conditions for workers in the Dominican Republic remain concerning.
#housing-crisis
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico Cityresidents out of housing

Mexico City is enforcing new restrictions on Airbnb due to rapid gentrification and housing affordability crises.
fromKqed
1 month ago
LA real estate

Book Review: 'There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America'

The book sheds light on the 'invisible homeless' living in precarious situations, urging a broader definition of homelessness.
Brian Goldstone’s narrative underscores the urgent need to address the challenges faced by working families in achieving stable housing.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico Cityresidents out of housing

Mexico City's new restrictions on Airbnb aim to combat housing displacement caused by rising rents and gentrification.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico Cityresidents out of housing

Mexico City is enforcing new restrictions on Airbnb due to rapid gentrification and housing affordability crises.
fromKqed
1 month ago
LA real estate

Book Review: 'There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America'

The book sheds light on the 'invisible homeless' living in precarious situations, urging a broader definition of homelessness.
Brian Goldstone’s narrative underscores the urgent need to address the challenges faced by working families in achieving stable housing.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tourism rentals force some longtime Mexico Cityresidents out of housing

Mexico City's new restrictions on Airbnb aim to combat housing displacement caused by rising rents and gentrification.
more#housing-crisis
from48 hills
1 month ago
Mission District

Crowd packs theater for new doc on gentrification - 48 hills

Gentrification in San Francisco is a central theme explored in a documentary titled 'The City of Sensitive Frauds' by filmmakers Mario Riveira and Abraham Woodliff.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

Little Haiti is changing. Could a strategic plan help preserve its roots?

The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust aims to preserve the neighborhood's culture amidst gentrification through a 10-year strategic plan.
Brooklyn
fromEater NY
2 months ago

'I'm Not Going Anywhere': A Puerto Rican Cafe Fights a Crippling Rent Hike in Williamsburg

Rent hike forces Puerto Rican-owned Brooklyn coffee shop to close, highlighting gentrification issues in the area.
Miscellaneous
fromVariety
2 months ago

'Love, Brooklyn' Review: Andre Holland, Nicole Beharie and DeWanda Wise Carry a Simmering Romantic Drama

"Love, Brooklyn" is a love letter to its characters, the borough, and the cultural complexities of modern relationships.
fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Revival of Shoreditch Is On (Again)

Shoreditch is experiencing a culinary revival with exciting new restaurant openings, reigniting its reputation as a vibrant food scene.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bad Bunny fears Puerto Rico will become the new Hawaii. He's not alone.

Bad Bunny's new album reflects on gentrification in Puerto Rico and parallels issues faced by Hawaii, showcasing rich cultural influences.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'One of Them Days' turns Keke Palmer and SZA loose

Keke Palmer and SZA's 'One of Them Days' blends humor with commentary on urban challenges such as gentrification and the struggle to make ends meet.
California
fromKqed
3 months ago

The California Wildfires Could Be Leaving Deeper Inequality in Their Wake | KQED

The wildfires in Altadena are displacing residents and potentially leading to gentrification.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

I haven't seen any change': black Labour voters in Liverpool and London six months on

Labour's support from black voters has decreased, signaling potential disenchantment among traditional party loyalists.
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