Urban Displacement Project

"The political culture of upscale suburbs revolves around resource hoarding of children’s educational advantages, pervasive opposition to economic integration and affordable housing, and the consistent defense of homeowner privileges and taxpayer rights."

Opinion | Turning Affluent Suburbs Blue Isn’t Worth the Cost Democrats can’t promote progressive policies while catering to the wealthy.

Addressing Displacement Pressures from Public Investment in Chicago’s Communities - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Addressing Displacement Pressures from Public Investment in Chicago’s Communities - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago This article profiles recent research from the Institute for Housing Studies (IHS or the Institute)1 on the topic of displacement, gentrification, and the role of public investment in driving neighborhood change. It discusses a specific public investment in Chicago and its role in accelerating gentr...

In expensive cities, rents fall for the rich — but rise for the poor

In expensive cities, rents fall for the rich — but rise for the poor A boom in construction for the high end of the market comes as prices continue to rise for the poorest.

Great series !

KPBS on Twitter “Southeast San Diego. When you can no longer afford where you came from. "They cannot afford $1,400 for a one-bedroom apartment. That's incredible. It's unconscionable. And politicians don't do anything about it." The latest in our series. https://t.co/bjWU0SfHlY https://t.co/RmMUw...