Lou Cespedes FernandezDishwashers and the Politics of HousingI never wanted a dishwasher. Something about it always bothered me. When my daughter was born my wife insisted on having one. I could see…Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
Lou Cespedes FernandezHudson Valley, ArkansasIn the quaint town setting of Kingston, I visited the “Field and Supply” vendor trade show on the grounds of the old Hutton Brickyards…Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
Lou Cespedes FernandezReflections on Black Capitalby Lou Cespedes 1/12/2021 for The Caribbean TimesSep 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022
Lou Cespedes FernandezFuel & Fire: The Space of Activism in the Housing DebateAs the adage goes, “you fight fire with fire”. In the YIMBY v. NIMBY contemporary housing debate, I’ve had my reservations about this…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Lou Cespedes FernandezKindergarten: The Mad Search for SchoolsThere is nothing more paralyzing to a middle -class parent in NYC than knowing that you don’t have an acceptable place to send your child…Jan 24, 20221Jan 24, 20221
Lou Cespedes FernandezTo Return or Not to Return:A Post-Work Profile of the Employee and SocietyDec 17, 2021Dec 17, 2021
Lou Cespedes FernandezRemote Live — Remote Work:Housing in the Age of Post-WorkNov 12, 2021Nov 12, 2021
Lou Cespedes FernandezMy Statement on the 45th District City Council RaceUsually, after losing a hard-fought campaign, you get the graceful and often conciliatory concession “statement” thanking supporters and…Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021
Lou Cespedes FernandezReturning to the Future CityThe first Monday in October was my first day back in the office. I had to make some home/work adjustments very quickly when I was told in…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Lou Cespedes FernandezPost-Work: Apartheid NYCLife after the Pandemic: Apartheid New York City for Low Wage WorkersOct 13, 2021Oct 13, 2021