#gentrification
#gentrification

Affordability, shadows at center of fight over proposed Brooklyn development

Residents are opposing a proposed mixed-use development due to affordability concerns and potential negative impact on community spaces.

fromLaughing Squid

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.

fromCbsnews

2 days 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.

fromTime Out New York

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

Dekalb Commons offers 84 affordable housing units in a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood.

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.

fromLaughing Squid

Comedian Makes Fun of the Gentrified Brooklyn Neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Greenpoint

Myles Toe humorously critiques the gentrification of Brooklyn, highlighting changes in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and Industry City.

NYC politics

fromGothamist

Affordability, shadows at center of fight over proposed Brooklyn development

Residents are opposing a proposed mixed-use development due to affordability concerns and potential negative impact on community spaces.

fromLaughing Squid

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.

fromCbsnews

2 days 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.

fromTime Out New York

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

Dekalb Commons offers 84 affordable housing units in a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood.

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.

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.

Black Lives Matter

fromHackernoon

4 years ago

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

Affluence influences policing dynamics, often sidelining marginalized communities' interests.

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.

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.

Mission District

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

fromsfist.com

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.

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.

Mission District

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

more#mission-district

Melissa Calderon Preserves Neighborhood Memories in Bold Textured Thread

Melissa CalderÃ³n's embroidery reflects on gentrification, blending personal memories from the Bronx and Puerto Rico to capture changing landscapes.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

Board games

fromPlanetizen

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.

fromArchitectural Digest

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.

Independent films

fromThe Washington Post

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.

Arts

fromColossal

Melissa Calderon Preserves Neighborhood Memories in Bold Textured Thread

Melissa CalderÃ³n's embroidery reflects on gentrification, blending personal memories from the Bronx and Puerto Rico to capture changing landscapes.

fromBusiness Insider

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.

Board games

fromPlanetizen

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.

fromArchitectural Digest

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.

Independent films

fromThe Washington Post

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.

more#art

#urban-development

NYC LGBT

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.

Washington DC

fromwww.housingwire.com

Are gray homes a sign of gentrification in DC?

Muted home colors in D.C. neighborhoods signal gentrification and displacement of Black residents.

fromFlowingData

House colors as an indicator for gentrification

Gray and neutral house colors indicate urban gentrification in cities.

East Bay real estate

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

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.

London food

Dorian, London: Truly refined decadence' restaurant review

NYC LGBT

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.

Washington DC

fromwww.housingwire.com

Are gray homes a sign of gentrification in DC?

Muted home colors in D.C. neighborhoods signal gentrification and displacement of Black residents.

fromFlowingData

House colors as an indicator for gentrification

Gray and neutral house colors indicate urban gentrification in cities.

East Bay real estate

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

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.

London food

Dorian, London: Truly refined decadence' restaurant review

more#urban-development

fromTime Out London

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

#social-justice

fromEater Chicago

LA food

This Pilsen Coffee Shop Is Decolonizing Your Morning Latte

East Bay (California)

510 Day is 'celebrating 10 years of resistance'

fromEater Chicago

LA food

This Pilsen Coffee Shop Is Decolonizing Your Morning Latte

East Bay (California)

510 Day is 'celebrating 10 years of resistance'

25 Years of N.Y.C. Dining

Via Carota embodies the blend of nostalgic cuisine and current culinary trends of Greenwich Village.

This house color is a sign that a neighborhood is gentrifying

Gentrification often benefits new, wealthier residents while displacing long-term, lower-income families.

LA real estate

In Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burned lots are hitting the market

Property owners in burned California communities are selling lots amidst rebuilding challenges, attracting developers but raising concerns about gentrification.

Brooklyn

Caribbean Vendors Say Revamped Flatbush Location Lacks The Buzz

Education

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

Online Community Development

Why is it always Black schools that get closed?

Mission District

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

fromNew York Post

This house color is a sign that a neighborhood is gentrifying

Gentrification often benefits new, wealthier residents while displacing long-term, lower-income families.

LA real estate

In Altadena and Pacific Palisades, burned lots are hitting the market

Property owners in burned California communities are selling lots amidst rebuilding challenges, attracting developers but raising concerns about gentrification.

Brooklyn

Caribbean Vendors Say Revamped Flatbush Location Lacks The Buzz

Education

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

Online Community Development

Why is it always Black schools that get closed?

Mission District

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

more#community-impact

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.

LA real estate

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

NYC LGBT

Creating a New Fire Island from Scratch

Miscellaneous

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

fromsfist.com

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.

LA real estate

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

NYC LGBT

Creating a New Fire Island from Scratch

Miscellaneous

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

What Do We Buy Into When We Buy a Home?

Homeownership has transitioned from a revered ideal to a subject of critique, highlighting issues of community and gentrification.

Brooklyn Tenants Brace for 'Doomsday' As Their Affordable Housing Deal Nears Its End

The expiration of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may lead to increased rents and displacement of long-term residents in affordable housing.

US politics

What Happens When Elvis Goes Missing

The case of Mahmoud Khalil reflects the administration's troubling stance on free speech.

The disappearance of the Elvis bust highlights themes of community and change in New York City.

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.

fromPortland Mercury

Make Portland a Music Capital Again-City Councilor Jamie Dunphy has Ideas

Jamie Dunphy aims to revitalize Portland's music scene through supportive policies for working-class artists amid the challenges posed by gentrification.

London food

We're in an impossible situation': co-founder of London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts

What Do We Buy Into When We Buy a Home?

Homeownership has transitioned from a revered ideal to a subject of critique, highlighting issues of community and gentrification.

Brooklyn Tenants Brace for 'Doomsday' As Their Affordable Housing Deal Nears Its End

The expiration of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may lead to increased rents and displacement of long-term residents in affordable housing.

US politics

What Happens When Elvis Goes Missing

The case of Mahmoud Khalil reflects the administration's troubling stance on free speech.

The disappearance of the Elvis bust highlights themes of community and change in New York City.

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.

fromPortland Mercury

Make Portland a Music Capital Again-City Councilor Jamie Dunphy has Ideas

Jamie Dunphy aims to revitalize Portland's music scene through supportive policies for working-class artists amid the challenges posed by gentrification.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London food

We're in an impossible situation': co-founder of London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts

more#community

'Banning cars in Deptford is smokescreen for gentrification that punishes shops'

"This will really turn Deptford into a theme park for the wealthy. It's not a theme park, it's our home."

London politics

#urban-planning

Online Community Development

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

Online Community Development

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

Online Community Development

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

Online Community Development

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

more#urban-planning

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.

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.

fromArchDaily

Berlin food

bofumil sendagaya Cafe / Jo Nagasaka + Schemata Architects

Renovation

fromArchDaily

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.

fromArchDaily

Berlin food

bofumil sendagaya Cafe / Jo Nagasaka + Schemata Architects

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

Sabrina Guillaume's journey to homeownership reflects the struggle to buy property in gentrifying neighborhoods, especially for Black residents in Miami.

NYC food

fromGrub Street

The Best Rockefeller Center Restaurant Is Actually Two

Rockefeller Center's revitalization embodies a blend of historical legacy and modern development efforts.

fromThe Nation

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

West Villagers Really Don't Want This Private Padel Club

The new private club at 120 Leroy Street faces significant community backlash, reflecting tensions between local residents and affluent private ventures.

Feb. 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead's early experiences and writings reflect his keen observations on gentrification and urban life in New York City.

fromFood52

NYC food

NYC's Longest Line Is At This Small Coffee Counter

NYC startup

fromCurbed

West Villagers Really Don't Want This Private Padel Club

The new private club at 120 Leroy Street faces significant community backlash, reflecting tensions between local residents and affluent private ventures.

Feb. 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead's early experiences and writings reflect his keen observations on gentrification and urban life in New York City.

fromFood52

NYC food

NYC's Longest Line Is At This Small Coffee Counter

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.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Revealed: The London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' most rapidly

fromTime Out London

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.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Online Community Development

London politics

Revealed: The London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' most rapidly

more#london

#housing-crisis

In Gentrifying Bushwick, Residents New and Old Unite to Organize Tenants

Grassroots tenant organizing in Bushwick is crucial for combating displacement and preserving community amid rapid gentrification.

fromKqed

Online Community Development

LA real estate

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

In Gentrifying Bushwick, Residents New and Old Unite to Organize Tenants

Grassroots tenant organizing in Bushwick is crucial for combating displacement and preserving community amid rapid gentrification.

fromKqed

LA real estate

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

more#housing-crisis

from48 hills

Crowd packs theater for new doc on gentrification - 48 hills

"We went to Treasure Island and nobody was fucking talking to us," Woodliff said, reflecting on the project's initial stages before it evolved into a documentary on gentrification.

Mission District

Upper West Side

fromwww.nytimes.com

A Guide to Living in Bywater, New Orleans

Bywater Historic District has undergone significant demographic and cultural changes in the last decade.

fromMiami Herald

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

"We haven't been able to keep up with that gentrification as a local community. So, it's still Little Haiti, but you kind of see it shrinking in front of your eyes."

Miami Marlins

fromVulture

How Do You Measure a Career? The Jonathan Larson Project.

The Jonathan Larson Project explores his lesser-known works, shedding light on his artistic journey beyond the famed musical Rent.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Twin Donuts will close after decades of serving breakfast in Allston

Twin Donuts, a popular Allston diner, is closing due to rising costs and a decline in customer base attributed to pandemic impacts and gentrification.

London food

fromianVisits

The London Buzz - 3rd March 2025

Police files reveal new details about a notorious paedophile linked to schoolboy murders.

Labour suffers another by-election loss to Conservatives in central London.

fromEater NY

'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.

NYC food

fromwww.nytimes.com

Ridgewood Is a Restaurant Neighborhood

Ridgewood, Queens offers a vibrant dining scene reminiscent of Philadelphia, with a rich mix of cultures and rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods.

#keke-palmer

Arts

Need a laugh in these trying times? 'One of Them Days' is the comedy for you

Arts

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

Arts

Need a laugh in these trying times? 'One of Them Days' is the comedy for you

The film 'One of Them Days' explores friendship and gentrification through humor and relatable misfortunes faced by its main characters.

Arts

fromwww.independent.co.uk

'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.

more#keke-palmer

Data science

Gail's algorithm learns on its own' to choose new bakery locations, boss reveals

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible, unbiased journalism during critical moments in history.

fromLondon On The Inside

The Revival of Shoreditch Is On (Again)

It started at the back end of 2024 with B...

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

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

The album "Debir Tirar Mas Fotos" showcases Bad Bunny's artistic evolution, integrating folk music with poignant lyrics reflecting gentrification concerns, particularly through the lens of Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

Miscellaneous

California

fromKqed