Gentrification
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Gentrification, from most recent to least.
What's Holding Up Redevelopment of a Church-Owned Affordable Apartment Building in Shaw?
Nena Perry-Brown | Dec 10th
New Bethel Baptist Church has been in a protracted battle with the city they feel epitomizes the gentrification of the neighborhood.... read»
Opponents of McMillan Development See Opportunity in Social Justice Movement
Nena Perry-Brown | Jul 9th
Recent news releases intensify focus on how the controversial development could impact racial and social justice.... read»
Two Reports Offer Perspective on How Opportunity Zones are Falling Short
Nena Perry-Brown | Jun 22nd
Both the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and Urban Institute recently noted how OZs are performing in unexpected ways.... read»
Three Definitions of "Gentrification" Apply to Seven DC Census Tracts
Nena Perry-Brown | May 13th
Although not all studies agree on the definition of gentrification, a new tool compares three measures of the term over the last four decades.... read»
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The DC Neighborhoods Where White Homebuyers' Income is Double That of Existing Residents
Nena Perry-Brown | Apr 29th
The latest analysis of gentrification nationwide shows the difference in income between new homebuyers and those who already resided in a given area.... read»
The Severity of Displacement in DC: By the Numbers
Nena Perry-Brown | Apr 15th
A recent study offers more numbers to back up the assertion that DC experienced the most intense gentrification and displacement nationwide.... read»
Young, But Not Wealthy: A Look at Who is Renting DC's New Apartments
Nena Perry-Brown | May 17th
A new analysis from District, Measured examines how youthification may have been a catalyst for the growth of DC's luxury rental market.... read»
How Housing, Schools and the City Work Together
Shilpi Paul | Apr 2nd
On Monday night, a developer, a former director of the DC Office of Planning, a charter school founder and a columnist sat on a panel to discuss commu... read»
Gentrification in DC: Five Takeaways From a Recent Forum
Shilpi Paul | Oct 3rd
On Thursday night, Tabaq bistro was packed with residents eager to hear the the thoughts of the speakers on the DC Humanities Council's latest panel d... read»
Be a Good Neighbor, Make Eye Contact
Shilpi Paul | Jun 4th
A recent piece in The Atlantic Cities examines the impact that eye contact (or lack thereof) can have on fostering neighborliness in a community.... read»
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