We will start class by discussing the three part Bushwick Daily article “Are “White Bodies” Gentrifying Bushwick? A Look at Census Data” in order to…
1st Year Writing: Urban Sociology
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How did once dilapidated industrial era textile factory spaces go from symbols of urban decay to becoming expensive lofts and symbols of an alternative “chic”…
In this segment we discuss the cultural trends bringing white middle and upper class people back to the city and how this gentrification process is…
Continue reading The Cultural logic of “Authentic” Urban Neighborhoods and Gentrification
This week we are transitioning to the contemporary resurgence of American cities. After a period of deep decline brought on by issues we have discussed…