Tag: gentrification
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Gentrifier
Book Review Gentrification is a term we’ve all heard, but few truly understand its complex mechanics. Anne Elizabeth Moore’s memoir “Gentrifier” offers a uniquely personal window into this process, chronicling her experience after winning a “free house” in Detroit through a writer’s residency program. What initially seemed like a dream opportunity quickly unraveled into a…
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The Misunderstood History of Gentrification
Book ReviewIn a 2024 episode of Booked on Planning, we dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood history of gentrification with our author, Dennis Gale. Spanning nearly a century, this book offers a comprehensive look at how urban renewal efforts evolved and the impacts it has had on our cities. Dennis introduces the concept…
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How to Kill a City
Book Review In cities across America we are seeing the negative effects of gentrification and how it has the potential to destroy culture, heritage, and displace long time residents. People are being priced out of homes, forced to “drive until they qualify.” This phenomenon may seem relegated to high population centers like New York City…
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The Planning Lady 