Podcast
Questions and Answers
When did the wave of gentrification in New York City start?
When did the wave of gentrification in New York City start?
- 2005 (correct)
- 2015
- 2010
- 2020
What is one of the concerns mentioned in the text about the wave of gentrification in New York City?
What is one of the concerns mentioned in the text about the wave of gentrification in New York City?
- Increase in crime rates
- Lack of affordable housing
- Decrease in property values
- Loss of diversity (correct)
What do housing advocates in New York City seek to align with?
What do housing advocates in New York City seek to align with?
- Black Lives Matter movement (correct)
- Property foreclosure programs
- Gentrification initiatives
- COVID-19 relief efforts
Which group of people are the activists in Northern Manhattan fighting against in their housing movement?
Which group of people are the activists in Northern Manhattan fighting against in their housing movement?
What did New York City officials try to do in 2016 that sparked protests and a lawsuit?
What did New York City officials try to do in 2016 that sparked protests and a lawsuit?
What is the impact of rezoning on neighborhoods according to Lena Melendez?
What is the impact of rezoning on neighborhoods according to Lena Melendez?
What contributed to the income disparity and the formation of specific enclaves for people of color in cities like New York?
What contributed to the income disparity and the formation of specific enclaves for people of color in cities like New York?
What is the purpose of the Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corporation?
What is the purpose of the Neighborhood Restore Housing Development Fund Corporation?
What did the Brooklyn Supreme Court judge Mark Partnow say about the city's program?
What did the Brooklyn Supreme Court judge Mark Partnow say about the city's program?
How does the city determine which properties to transfer to Neighborhood Restore?
How does the city determine which properties to transfer to Neighborhood Restore?
According to NYU's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, rents in Sunset Park went up nearly _____ between 1990 and 2014.
According to NYU's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, rents in Sunset Park went up nearly _____ between 1990 and 2014.
What is the main concern of Elizabeth Yeampierre and the community organizations regarding Industry City?
What is the main concern of Elizabeth Yeampierre and the community organizations regarding Industry City?
What is the primary focus of the retail on the waterfront?
What is the primary focus of the retail on the waterfront?
What is the role of Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) in relation to Industry City?
What is the role of Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT) in relation to Industry City?
Which community organization was mentioned in the text as being involved in restoring buildings and helping the lives of the people?
Which community organization was mentioned in the text as being involved in restoring buildings and helping the lives of the people?
What term was used to refer to the neglected area in the 70s?
What term was used to refer to the neglected area in the 70s?
What did people like Bittman Rivas start in the community to inspire youth?
What did people like Bittman Rivas start in the community to inspire youth?
What caused many people to be displaced in the gentrification process?
What caused many people to be displaced in the gentrification process?
Why are long-time residents unhappy with Industry City's redevelopment?
Why are long-time residents unhappy with Industry City's redevelopment?
What is the main focus of the book 'What the Signs Say: Language, Gentrification, and Place-Making in Brooklyn'?
What is the main focus of the book 'What the Signs Say: Language, Gentrification, and Place-Making in Brooklyn'?
Why does the city need to provide more funding for the community land trust?
Why does the city need to provide more funding for the community land trust?
What is the main concern of long-time residents in Sunset Park regarding the redevelopment of Industry City?
What is the main concern of long-time residents in Sunset Park regarding the redevelopment of Industry City?
What is the purpose of the third party transfer program (TPT)?
What is the purpose of the third party transfer program (TPT)?
What happened to Lamar Jones's property at 25 McDonough Street?
What happened to Lamar Jones's property at 25 McDonough Street?
Why was the third party transfer program (TPT) initially created?
Why was the third party transfer program (TPT) initially created?
What was the outcome of the recent Brooklyn Supreme Court decision regarding the seized buildings?
What was the outcome of the recent Brooklyn Supreme Court decision regarding the seized buildings?
What is one of the goals of the lab in Industry City?
What is one of the goals of the lab in Industry City?
What is one of the concerns raised by Yeampierre regarding the jobs created by Industry City?
What is one of the concerns raised by Yeampierre regarding the jobs created by Industry City?
What is the main challenge highlighted by Polo-McKenna in Sunset Park?
What is the main challenge highlighted by Polo-McKenna in Sunset Park?
What is the concern raised by Yeampierre about Industry City's actions?
What is the concern raised by Yeampierre about Industry City's actions?
