The current clash between East New York and Gentrification
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In larger cities that are always undergoing some form of change, gentrification is always linked in the conversation. Gentrification is just one of the things that comes with diversification of a growing area, however at a certain point it becomes difficult. At a certain stage, the influx of new inhabitants …
Housing Affordability Is Complicated, But Upzoning May Be a Start
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The Problem In 2018, 44 percent of renting NYC households were rent burdened (meaning they spent 30% or more of their income on housing) and 23% of households were severely rent burdened (meaning they spent half of their income or more on housing); this was with Section 8 vouchers and …
How Street Art is Shaping Activism in New York
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Introduction Those who live in New York City are sure to be familiar with its street art: the large, decorative murals found on the sides of shops, houses, schools and parks. If you aren’t really paying attention, these murals might just seem like a brightly colored addition to the otherwise …
The MTA Promises to Make Subways 95% Accessible: Is Their Plan Enough?
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Introduction Many New Yorkers are able to travel like clockwork, muscle memory swiping their card and pushing themselves through the turnstiles, climbing the stairs to a platform and waiting for the train to rush into the station. Listening to the robotic voice call out to “Stand Clear of the Closing …
NYC Protests and Online Personas Are Not For Your Performative Activism
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Last year has proven that there is strength in community, and united we’re powerful. 2020 took the whole world on a rollercoaster as there were many things happening all at once. First and foremost, the pandemic caused the world to come to a complete stop. However, things didn’t end there. As …