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York & Fig: Confessions of an ambivalent landlord
by
Krissy Clark
Sep 22, 2015
A real estate investor asks herself if she can be socially responsible in an up-and-coming neighborhood.
A satirical spin on gentrification in New York
by
Krissy Clark
Sep 21, 2015
Two ad guys pitch a message of gentrification at a store in Brooklyn.
York & Fig: How one lucky store beat the odds
by
Caitlin Esch
Sep 17, 2015
In this episode, a mom-and-pop shop, a magical bus tour and public policy.
La Tropicana thrives in a changing neighborhood
by
Krissy Clark
Sep 17, 2015
It's a tale of two customer bases told through dried chiles and gluten-free bread.
Entrepreneur starts over in Highland Park
by
Krissy Clark
Aug 25, 2015
A computer repairman confronts losing his home and business.
Highland Park Swap Mall: A Year Later
by
Krissy Clark
Aug 20, 2015
The brick building was home to men living on the edge, looking out for each other.
York & Fig: Where are they now?
by
Caitlin Esch
Aug 20, 2015
We return to Highland Park for the second episode of the gentrification podcast.
For public good, not for profit.
Lowe's takes a magical millennial bus tour
by
Krissy Clark
Aug 13, 2015
One of America's biggest retail companies learns about new consumer habits.
York & Fig: A Look Back
by
Caitlin Esch
Aug 13, 2015
Marketplace’s Wealth and Poverty team revisits Highland Park, one year later.
York & Fig: How gentrification flips a neighborhood
by
Krissy Clark
Dec 5, 2014
How do cheap mom & pop shops, check cashing places, and appliance repair stores get replaced by hot yoga studios, vegan-friendly restaurants, and third wave coffee shops?