Some progressives believe that gentrification causes displacement of poor people, that new market-rate housing causes such gentrification, and thus that new housing must be kept out of low-income neighborhoods.The first of these claims is based on the assumption that absent gentrification, … [Read more...]
“Cockamamie” Neighborhood Zones
Thanks to loyal reader, DBM for the tip on the photo link.David Weigel - Highway to the Neighborhood Zones refers to DCist - Police to Seal Off D.C. Neighborhoods The Examiner has the scoop on a controversial new program announced today that would create so-called "Neighborhood Safety Zones" … [Read more...]