In 2018, Austin adopted a “preference policy” to sell homes to families displaced by gentrification. Six months ago, the city
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A Cautionary Tale
Those with a political agenda often distort facts to suit their purpose. Opponents of rezoning in New York City are
Friday Roundup 12-10-21
City council members in Boulder are pushing for more housing. At a recent meeting, they demonstrated that they are a
Friday Roundup 11-12-21
City council members in Denver recently became the latest legislative body to demonstrate that a basic knowledge of economics is
Schumer Calls the Kettle Black
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently denounced a real estate company for its “predatory” practices in buying more than one-hundred
Taking Ownership of One’s Community
Housing activists frequently demand that long-time residents of a community have a voice in new development within a neighborhood, particularly
Yelp is Causing Gentrification
A professor in San Diego has concluded that Yelp reviews of ethnic restaurants are contributing to gentrification and displacement. The
Friday Roundup 9-17-21
Calls to end single-family zoning are usually accompanied with a reminder that zoning has long been used for racial and