Does anyone actually give a shit about Gentrification? Do we actually want to put in the time, resources, and effort that is required to make sure these communities maintain their integrity? Do we actually want to fight for individuals we know nothing about, who live in communities most of us…

Dear future 214 student, Welcome to a semester that has the potential to offer you academic growth, real-world understanding, and also a lot of late night frustration! Picking one topic to focus on and dive deeply into can be a very insightful experience, as for once in your life you…

Supporters of gentrification believe that the process is morally, socially, and economically correct. They argue that the problem is not Gentrification, but is instead the concentrated poverty of the neighborhoods where Gentrification is taking place. …

In order to determine the answer for such a difficult question, it is important that we examine the current discussion going on about Gentrification. Supporters of gentrification believe that bringing in new wealth will fix up these low-income areas and provide new oppurtunities for the inhabitants who are currently there…

In order to understand how Gentrification could have negative impacts on a community, I recently made a trip out to the Mission with a few of my friends. As we worked our way into the district, I noticed that mostly small businesses lined the strip. Small markets carry groceries and…

In a previous post, I briefly questioned as to why low-income areas in the bay area have remained predominately poor. These neighborhoods have seen generation after generation of people struggling to get by, who at the very best are living just at the margin. According to one-third of the nation…

Inadequate Action, Inadequate Response The grip of gentrification is slowly beginning to tighten in the bay area. In San Francisco’s Mission district, local housing committees are discussing and voting on proposed developments in multiple areas of the neighborhood. A recent development on the corner of Mission and 15th street was…

As discussed in my previous post, Gentrification is the process of renovating or improving a house, district, or neighborhood, in the hopes of selling the same property at a higher price than its current listing. Although the this concept is very easy to understand, it’s important to remember that gentrification…

Over the last 30 years, the bay area has grown and developed due to its technological advancements, celebrated diversity, and rich culture. These traits have given the Bay a respect and credibility that is continuing to grow. Because of this good image, many people from all parts of the country…