Gentrification
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From  NEW! 6. Gentrification is about Physical Displacement |
Chapter 6 focuses on the physical displacement of people, families, and communities through gentrification. Topics discussed include personal accounts of displacement, the connection between … | Leslie Kern | 34 | 2022 | $3.40 Add |
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From  NEW! Why We Say Powell Street and Not "Japantown"From: White Riot |
In this chapter, May and Yakashiro explain their reasoning behind the movement to retire the name "Japantown", which is commonly used to describe Vancouver’s Powell street … | Angela May | 10 | 2023 | $1.00 Add |
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From NEW! 7. Gentrification is a Metaphor |
Chapter 7 critically examines the social and cultural framing of gentrification. Topics discussed include the mainstreaming of taboo issues (ie: tattoos or drag), the commodification of other … | Leslie Kern | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! 8. Gentrification is Inevitable |
Chapter 8 highlights examples of resistance to gentrification through grassroot movements, political activism, and changes in public policy. Examples discussed include the Fruit Belt CLT in … | Leslie Kern | 28 | 2022 | $2.80 Add |
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From NEW! A Changing Chinatown: On Gentrification and ResilienceFrom: White Riot |
In this chapter, Ma explores Vancouver’s Chinatown: its history, the impact of gentrification and new urban developments, and the resilience of its community members. | Melody 馬勻雅 Ma | 8 | 2023 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! 9. Change the Story, Change the Ending |
Chapter 9 as the final chapter shares a set of principles and practices that you can take as starting points for reflection and action to offer a glimmer of hope that we can change the story of … | Leslie Kern | 34 | 2022 | $3.40 Add |
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From NEW! An Urban Rights Praxis of Remaining In Vancouver’s Downtown EastsideFrom: White Riot |
This chapter provides historical background of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) and discusses its importance as an affordable neighborhood amidst gentrification and a rampant housing crisis. | Jeffrey R. Masuda | 12 | 2023 | $1.20 Add |
