ISBN: 9798298064705 - reclaiming the streets: the case for ethical gentrification (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - RECLAIM WHAT'S YOURSThe word gentrification has been twisted into a cultural weapon-used to shame small-scale restorers while leaving the real villains untouched.Slumlords profit from decay. Corporate landlords like BlackRock quietly buy entire blocks. Political machines exploit blight to keep people dependent. And while the public argues over coffee shops and porch paint, these forces consolidate ownership of our cities.In Reclaiming the Streets, Mark Gordon Brown makes the unapologetic case for ethical gentrification-restoring neighborhoods without erasing their culture or pushing out their people. This is a manifesto for reclamation over neglect, for local ownership over corporate capture, and for renewal rooted in community stewardship.Inside, you'll discover: - Who truly benefits from keeping neighborhoods in decline- How anti-gentrification narratives have been weaponized to protect slumlords and investors- The principles of ethical gentrification-and how to apply them in real life- Strategies to keep revitalization benefits local and permanent- Policy changes that make stewardship the default and exploitation the exceptionThis isn't just a defense of renewal. It's a plan to take back your streets, your city, and your future.The time to reclaim is now.…