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fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Mexico President Sheinbaum calls anti-tourism march over flood of American digital nomads 'xenophobic'

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Mexico President Sheinbaum calls anti-tourism march over flood of American digital nomads 'xenophobic'

NYC music
fromGothamist
6 days ago

A Bushwick line cook posted a video of his dinner. It ignited a viral debate.

Gio Luciano's video about his meal as a line cook sparked debate on authenticity and performative masculinity in Bushwick culture.
#community
fromEater NY
1 week ago

Brooklyn Coffee Shop That Went Viral After Landlord Raised Rent Is Relocating

Buddies Coffee is relocating to the East Village after facing a rent hike, highlighting gentrification struggles in NYC.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Mexico City's Airbnb deal has led years later to ferocious protests against 'digital nomads'

Mexico City government plans to regulate rents to combat gentrification linked to tourism and digital nomads.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

44 percent: Little Haiti homeownership, Breonna Taylor and the State of Black America

Justice Department proposes a one-day jail sentence for the officer convicted in Breonna Taylor's civil rights case.
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

From Dive Bars to DIY Studios: The Unexpected New (Old) Epicenter of Bay Area Indie Music

Outside artists have established significant galleries, notably Roy De Forest's Nut Art Movement and Clayton Bailey's First Psychoceramic Church, contributing to the region's vibrant culture.
San Francisco
#affordable-housing
fromAP News
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Mexico City plans to tackle gentrification after protests against mass tourism

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Beloved Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan saved after city strikes new affordable housing deal | amNewYork

Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Ground Is Broken For 168-Unit Affordable Project on Site of Pandemic-Time Tent Camp In Mission

Casa Adelante marks a significant addition as the largest 100%-affordable housing development in Mission District in 20 years.
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago
Brooklyn

A new affordable housing lottery is now open in Bed-Stuy

Dekalb Commons offers 84 affordable housing units in a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood.
fromAP News
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Mexico City plans to tackle gentrification after protests against mass tourism

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Beloved Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan saved after city strikes new affordable housing deal | amNewYork

Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Ground Is Broken For 168-Unit Affordable Project on Site of Pandemic-Time Tent Camp In Mission

Casa Adelante marks a significant addition as the largest 100%-affordable housing development in Mission District in 20 years.
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

10 Upstate Art Weekend Destinations Worth the Trip

Upstate Art Weekend celebrates arts and culture in the Hudson Valley, showcasing local artists and addressing community challenges like gentrification.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

As MTA moves ahead with 2nd Avenue subway extension, East Harlem locals brace for change

The $7.7 billion project is scheduled to open in 2032, adding three new stations to the Q line. Two of them will be beneath Second Avenue at East 106th and 116th streets.
East Bay real estate
#protests
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Critics slam Mexico's gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they're fighting for their human rights

fromLe Monde.fr
3 weeks ago
US politics

Protests against surging mass tourism in Mexico City end in vandalism and the harassment of tourists

fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Critics slam Mexico's gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they're fighting for their human rights

fromLe Monde.fr
3 weeks ago
US politics

Protests against surging mass tourism in Mexico City end in vandalism and the harassment of tourists

Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Toxic Legacies and Transformative Learning: MPA-ESP Students Explore the Gowanus Canal

The Gowanus Canal exemplifies the intersection of industrial pollution, environmental policy, and community activism in addressing urban environmental challenges.
#real-estate
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Park Slope 'Car Condominium' Sells For $250K Amid City Housing Crisis - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Park Slope 'Car Condominium' Sells For $250K Amid City Housing Crisis - Streetsblog New York City

NYC real estate
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Building Change: A Conversation with Schelton Assoumou

Schelton Assoumou focuses on affordable housing to create community opportunity in Brooklyn, transitioning from Wall Street to real estate development.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Homeowners in Little Haiti are aging. Here's what the next generation is facing

"People who grew up in Little Haiti in its heyday have a lot of the same memories: women carrying baskets on their heads with products to sell, Rara bands filling the Friday night air with music, the smell of Haitian cuisine seeping from the windows. The culture was everywhere."
Renovation
#mass-tourism
fromNewsmax
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Mexico's President Calls March against Mass Tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics Blame Government Failures

fromNewsmax
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Mexico's President Calls March against Mass Tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics Blame Government Failures

fromMexico News Daily
3 weeks ago

Sheinbaum condemns xenophobia, promises action against gentrification: Monday's mananera recapped

Sheinbaum condemned the xenophobic displays at the protest, stating, 'No to discrimination, no to racism, no to classism, no to xenophobia, no to machismo.' She emphasized, 'All human beings are equal, and we cannot treat anyone as less.'
US politics
#tourism
fromAP News
3 weeks ago
US politics

Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

fromAP News
3 weeks ago
US politics

Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

These NYC neighborhoods have doubled home prices in the past decade

Manhattan's Two Bridges neighborhood saw tremendous growth with home prices soaring 288%, rising from $423,000 to $1.64 million attributed to luxury developments.
NYC real estate
#urban-development
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

This Berkeley neighborhood is thriving except for one intersection. Can it stage a comeback?

The intersection of San Pablo and University in Berkeley symbolizes the tension between historical diversity and present-day urban decline.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Edwin Lee Gibson Unpacks The Bear's 'Great Articulation of Gentrification'

"Ebrahein's like me in a lot of ways: a nomad, someone who goes toward what they need and what's going to serve them," says Gibson.
Chicago
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months 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.
#bushwick
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Hundreds of Black Neighborhoods Across the US Have Disappeared. What Happened?

Gentrification leads to cultural erasure in former Black neighborhoods, significantly impacting Black identity and community resources.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A dog cemetery would not be treated like this': the fight to preserve Black burial grounds in the US

The historic Moses Macedonia African Cemetery in Bethesda, Maryland, is threatened by gentrification and development, jeopardizing the burial ground of enslaved people and their descendants.
Black Lives Matter
#art
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Mission District

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.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 months ago
London

These Artists Secretly Lived in a Mall for 4 Years

The documentary 'Secret Mall Apartment' reveals the underground living situation of artists within a Providence mall, challenging urban development.
Board games
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

Mahjong Game Highlights Displacement of Seniors in NYC's Chinatown

The participatory art piece uses mahjong to explore themes of aging and community resilience in gentrifying Chinatown.
Mission District
fromBusiness Insider
3 months 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.
London
fromArchitectural Digest
4 months ago

These Artists Secretly Lived in a Mall for 4 Years

The documentary 'Secret Mall Apartment' reveals the underground living situation of artists within a Providence mall, challenging urban development.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

The Cell Phone Shop at the Center of the #DontMuteDC Movement Is Now a Cannabis Dispensary - Washingtonian

The Crank Corner's transition from a cell-phone shop to a medical cannabis dispensary reflects changing urban landscapes, with local culture being richly integrated into its new identity.
DC food
from48 hills
1 month ago

Berkeley's Orwellian upzoning plan - 48 hills

Berkeley's 'Middle Housing' plan promotes rapid residential upzoning, risking gentrification without affordability measures or sufficient citizen input.
fromRefinery29
1 month ago

New York Thrives on Latine Culture - But Gentrification Is Pushing Our Shops Out

We as Latines are facing serious challenges today, many of them created by those in power... our light is inevitable and undeniable.
NYC startup
#chinatown
#altadena
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Developers Snap Up Burned Lots in Altadena-as One Agent Insists More Builders Are Needed To Revive the Area

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

Developers Snap Up Burned Lots in Altadena-as One Agent Insists More Builders Are Needed To Revive the Area

fromEater NY
1 month ago

A Mexican Cantina by Cosme and Pujol Alums Opens in Brooklyn

Olmo is a new Mexico City-style restaurant opening in Bed-Stuy, emphasizing casual dining and nostalgic Mexican flavors.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Author Spins 90s NYC Magic Into Page-Turning Thriller

'Brooklyn Motto' by Alex R. Johnson explores a young man's dilemmas between passivity and active choice during a transformative time in 90s New York.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

CENTRO artists present Puerto Rico's diaspora and its displacement in NYC

Two exhibitions at CENTRO explore Puerto Rican diaspora and the gentrification of San Juan Hill, providing valuable cultural insights.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Bari Pork Store, longtime Bensonhurst Italian staple, to close after 55 years * Brooklyn Paper

Bari Pork Store, a beloved Italian deli in Bensonhurst, is closing on June 30 due to rising costs and changing neighborhood dynamics.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

LeDroit Park condominium building was once a well-known funeral home

"D.C. needs more space for families," Arnheim said, highlighting the demand for larger residential units amidst changing urban dynamics.
Washington DC
fromLaughing Squid
1 month ago

A Humorous Look at the Dichotomy of New York City's Lower East Side

Myles Toe humorously critiques the contrasting identities in the Lower East Side, highlighting its historical roots and modern gentrification.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Our favorite L.A. restaurants: Gone, but not forgotten

L.A.'s historic restaurants, deeply missed, reflect the city's challenges, and their loss highlights their unique cultural significance.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Broadway Junction $500M overhaul sparks hope and fear in Brooklyn transit hub

A $500 million investment aims to modernize Broadway Junction, but concerns of gentrification loom large in the community.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New Legislation Aims to Prevent Deed Theft and Deliver Justice to Victims

New York lawmakers introduced legislation to combat deed theft, a growing issue particularly affecting Black and brown communities.
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

Ring Cameras Can Perpetuate Bias to Police: Here's How | HackerNoon

Ramon Hernandez, a 105-year-old man from Harlem, faces police intervention over noise complaints predominantly filed by affluent White newcomers, demonstrating systemic disadvantages in policing.
Black Lives Matter
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

La 'Muerte de la Mision,' market-rate high-rise on site of lethal fire, OK'd by Planning Commission

The Mission District's activists were disappointed by the Planning Commission's approval of a controversial market rate housing project against affordable housing hopes.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

How London's 'Little Italy' is making a comeback

We wanted this club to survive, so we wanted to get the youngsters involved. Rewind a year and we were about to redecorate.
London politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Review | 'Secret Mall Apartment': Art project as prank, with a profound twist

The documentary explores a group's creative resistance to gentrification by transforming an unused mall space into a vibrant living and artistic community.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 60 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: a bit calm, still complicated

Recent changes in San Francisco's Mission district may not be permanent, sparking skepticism about the effectiveness of current initiatives.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

510 Day is 'celebrating 10 years of resistance'

510 Day celebrates Oakland's culture and addresses social issues, particularly gentrification, marking its 10th anniversary with community resistance.
#coffee-culture
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Why is it always Black schools that get closed?

In Oakland, school closures have become a contentious issue as the district faces declining enrollment, with significant community backlash against decisions perceived to harm low-income neighborhoods.
Online Community Development
Mission District
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

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.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Little Haiti Book Fest to explore gentrification and immigration

At the time, I was serving on the board of the Miami Book Fair International, and as I compared the two fairs—the one in Haiti and the one in Miami—I saw room for improvement.
Miami food
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Creating a New Fire Island from Scratch

One of my friends was moving to London, and he was, like, 'Why don't we just make a new place?'
NYC LGBT
#urban-planning
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago
Online Community Development

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

fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago
Online Community Development

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

fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago
Online Community Development

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

fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago
Online Community Development

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

Brooklyn
fromLaughing Squid
3 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Is there a place for the poor?' Artists and activists try to revive Johannesburg, crumbling City of Gold

Johannesburg's downtown faces significant decline, but community initiatives are working to revitalize the area without displacing residents.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

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

"I was waiting for the shoe to drop. I knew four and half years ago that the landlord was looking for a new tenant [who could pay more rent]."
Los Angeles
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months 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.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Black South Floridians struggle to buy and keep homes in Miami's gentrifying communities

"They literally dragged me to the closing table because I was discouraged," she told the Miami Herald.
Real estate
NYC food
fromGrub Street
3 months ago

The Best Rockefeller Center Restaurant Is Actually Two

Rockefeller Center's revitalization embodies a blend of historical legacy and modern development efforts.
Beer
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

One of Marin County's last honest dive bars was paid for with sunken treasure

The Silver Peso bar in upscale Marin County remains a unique gathering place, resistant to gentrification despite the area's wealth.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Bitter Taste of Labor Violations

The transformation of the former Domino Sugar factory into luxury apartments symbolizes the shift of Williamsburg from a working-class neighborhood to a gentrified area.
US politics
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 months 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.
#london
London
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

The 53 London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' the fastest in 2025 - full list

Gentrification in London raises average salaries but also house prices, risking displacement for existing residents.
fromFood52
3 months ago

NYC's Longest Line Is At This Small Coffee Counter

Buddies Coffee exemplifies the heart of small business success, rooted in quality, community support, and cultural heritage.
fromKqed
4 months ago

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.
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