Tag Archives: Gentrification

Antidote to gentrification

Posted on June 17, 2017 by David Brussat

The other day, in “Mehaffy on ‘gentrification,” I posted on that sensitive subject, directing readers’ attention to a post by urbanist Michael Mehaffy, “Beware of Voodoo Urbanism,” on the blog Livable Portland. In a comment on my post, Steven Semes, … Continue reading →

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Mehaffy on “gentrification”

Posted on June 14, 2017 by David Brussat

All change is bad. Take gentrification. Gentrification is when rich people suddenly take a liking to a poor part of town, move in, raise property values, and force longtime residents – that is, the poor – to move out. Right? … Continue reading →

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Why preserve? PPS speaks

Posted on November 4, 2016 by David Brussat

I caught today’s “plenary” lecture by Why Preservation Matters author Max Page, and the “In the Moment” panel discussion that followed. Page kicked off a day of panels and tours for the Providence Preservation Society‘s “Why Preserve” symposium with an … Continue reading →

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Aristocrification. Hilarious!

Posted on July 15, 2014 by David Brussat

Here’s a totally over the top piece from The Onion. What a sendup!

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