Stories Tagged as
Gentrification
The history behind the "shotgun" houses of New Orleans
Aug 22, 2024
Despite their association with New Orleans, researchers say the shotgun style originated farther afield.
What’s in a name? How neighborhood rebrands can grease the wheels of gentrification
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 12, 2024
Neighborhood nicknames like SoHo or LoDo have become common in American cities. But what gets lost when neighborhoods rebrand?
Digital nomads are flocking to Colombia
Apr 16, 2024
Some remote workers, able to work anywhere, are opting to move to Medellín. It’s brought a welcome financial boost to some locals, but others say they’re being priced out.
How to act as a responsible foodie
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 27, 2023
Diners have a responsibility to learn about the history of restaurants and the people behind them, says professor and author Pascale Joassart-Marcelli.
This video game teaches players about gentrification
Jul 3, 2023
At the Oakland-based nonprofit Gameheads, people go from playing video games to making them, drawing from lived experience.
Empty seats, feral cats, angry fans: Oakland A's push for new home as crowds stay away
by
Matt Levin
May 11, 2022
Some fans are convinced the team is trying to keep fans away as it eyes a potential new home in Las Vegas.
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Is racist housing policy the real villain in "Candyman"?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Oct 21, 2021
Brentin Mock of Bloomberg CityLab says Candyman represents what bad, racist housing policy created and what gentrification tries to erase.
BBQ used to be poor folks' food. Now, some of it is $36 per pound.
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 14, 2021
Pitmasters have become social media and television stars. A few have won James Beard Awards.
Could the Steel City become a silicon city? A look at a post 9/11 Pennsylvania
by
Nova Safo
, David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Sep 8, 2021
This weekend marks 20 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. We check in on Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 crashed in a field. Marketplace's Nova Safo joins us from Pittsburgh.