#gentrification — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #gentrification, aggregated by home.social.
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"Yarddogs are the very furry canaries in the coalmine; they’re the signals that rural life is changing, and likely they’ll be the first to go in the name of progress, which is arriving soon, sooner than you think."
Jordan P. Hickey for Southlands: https://southlandsmag.com/the-yarddogs-of-northwest-arkansas/
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#Longreads #Arkansas #Bentonville #Gentrification #Change #Growth #Walmart #Dogs
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#KALW 20 Aug
#Community and #Solidarity versus #Gentrification, #CorporateInterests and a #BillionaireMayor 🤮 #DanLurie 🤮🤮
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CW: Porto Housing Crisis Israel connection
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Boyz n the Hood released in 1991
The Black pig admits that he joined the pigs because of he hates his own [which for me is a pure house enslaved mentality, taking a role to gain favors when you oppress your own so you have to hate on your own to justify it in your own mind.]
https://mastodon.social/@audubonballroon/116884565081993515
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101507
#blackfilmm #greatfilm #gentrification #blackconsiousness #blackmastodon
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Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy | London | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/04/brick-lane-redevelopment-approval-datacentre-london -
Revolution Permanente
Rennes : la mairie PS fait saisir les chiens des sans-abri pour accélérer la gentrification
https://mcinformactions.net/spip.php?article231509&lang=fr
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How Elephant and Castle risks becoming London’s gentrification ‘patient zero’
By Phillip Inman and Sarah ButlerNew £500m town centre welcomes its first tenant this month, but displaced traders say promises that they could return have been broken
#Gentrification #London #Hospitalityindustry #Retailindustry #Housing #Regeneration #Communities #Society #UKnews #Cities #Business #TheGuardian #PhillipInman #SarahButler
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A piece of left-wing history: Hafenstraße. And Vietnamese cuisine in German communes around 1980, because when you said Vietnam then, people didn't think of Pho.
https://www.culina-vetus.de/2026/07/18/houses-by-the-harbour-feeding-the-revolution-xxx/
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RE: https://scholar.social/@natebowling/116919710245909045
'*gentrification* is the process by which a neighborhood experiences an influx of wealthier residents and investment, often bringing higher property values, new businesses, and changes to the built environment. None of those things are inherently bad. The trouble comes with what often follows...Displacement occurs when rising housing costs, taxes, rents, or changing neighborhood conditions make it difficult or impossible for longtime residents to remain in the community they call home'
#gentrification #disability #builtEnvironment #publicPolicy #livableCities
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Raleigh’s Next Wave of Development: What RTP 3.0, Downtown South, and the Depot Historic District Could Mean for Affordability in the Triangle
Raleigh is entering another major chapter of growth. Several high-profile development projects are moving forward that could reshape how people live, work, and spend time throughout the Triangle.
Supporters see these projects as investments that will bring new jobs, housing, entertainment, and public spaces. Critics, however, worry that continued redevelopment and rising property values could accelerate gentrification and make Raleigh even less affordable for longtime residents.
Here’s a look at three major projects that could influence the future of Raleigh.
RTP 3.0: Reimagining Research Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park is preparing for its next evolution through a long-term planning initiative known as RTP 3.0.
The initiative is designed to transform the traditional office park into a more connected community by exploring:
- Additional housing options
- Walkable neighborhoods
- Mixed-use development
- Public gathering spaces
- Improved transportation connections
While detailed development plans have not yet been released, RTP leaders say the goal is to create an environment where people can live, work, and socialize without relying entirely on cars.
Residents interested in learning more can attend the RTP 3.0 Lunch & Learn: Reimagine the Park on August 13.
Potential Impact
If successful, RTP 3.0 could diversify housing choices near one of the nation’s largest employment centers. However, increased demand around RTP may also place additional pressure on housing prices throughout Wake and Durham counties if affordability is not prioritized.
Depot Historic District: Blending History with Modern Development
Downtown Raleigh’s historic Depot area is also preparing for significant investment.
Plans include:
- A 170-room boutique hotel
- More than 30,000 square feet of street-level retail
- Outdoor gathering areas
- Public plazas
- Pedestrian-friendly connections between the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater
- Preservation of the historic 1912 Depot building
Developers say the project will strengthen downtown tourism while preserving an important piece of Raleigh’s history.
Potential Impact
The Depot Historic District could become another destination for visitors and residents alike, increasing foot traffic and economic activity. At the same time, nearby property values and commercial rents could continue to rise, raising concerns for existing small businesses and neighboring communities.
Downtown South Returns
After years of delays, Downtown South is once again moving forward.
The proposed mixed-use development near Dorothea Dix Park would include:
- New residential housing
- Office space
- Retail and restaurants
- Entertainment venues
- Public gathering spaces
- A new soccer stadium associated with the ownership group of the NC Courage
If construction begins, the project would dramatically reshape southern downtown Raleigh and create an entirely new urban district.
Potential Impact
Downtown South has the potential to generate significant economic activity and attract new businesses. However, nearby neighborhoods could also experience increasing housing costs and redevelopment pressures as investment expands beyond downtown.
What Does This Mean for Housing Affordability?
Large mixed-use developments often bring new housing, jobs, and amenities that strengthen a city’s economy. However, without a substantial supply of housing at a range of price points, increased demand can contribute to higher home prices and rents.
Some residents have expressed concern that continued redevelopment in Raleigh is accelerating gentrification and making it more difficult for longtime residents to remain in their neighborhoods. Others argue that adding more housing through projects like these can help accommodate growth over time.
The ultimate impact on affordability will depend on several factors, including:
- The amount and type of housing ultimately built
- Whether affordable housing is included
- Local zoning and land-use policies
- Regional population growth
- Infrastructure and transit investments
As these projects continue to evolve, they are likely to remain central topics in conversations about Raleigh’s future.
The Bottom Line
Raleigh continues to attract new residents, employers, and investment at a rapid pace. Projects like RTP 3.0, the Depot Historic District, and Downtown South represent significant opportunities for economic growth and urban transformation.
At the same time, they raise important questions about affordability, neighborhood preservation, and how the city balances growth with the needs of current residents.
As plans become more detailed, DoRaleigh.com will continue following these developments and what they could mean for the future of the Triangle.
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#DepotHistoricDistrict #DevelopmentNews #DoRaleigh #DorotheaDixPark #downtownRaleigh #DowntownSouth #economicDevelopment #Gentrification #Housing #HousingAffordability #MixedUseDevelopment #NCCourage #News #RaleighDevelopment #RaleighNews #RaleighRealEstate #ResearchTrianglePark #RTP30 #TriangleNC #TriangleNews #urbanPlanning #WakeCounty -
Estate agents say this ‘unfashionable’ London area will soon be the next Hackney
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Very good piece about #Berlin, and #gentrification, and #capitalism
via @podo
"For many of us romantic types, these ‘redevelopments’ seem lifeless, reducing human existence to transactions. We cannot imagine how the developers can feel proud of this."
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L'autogestion ça marche.
16 ans d'autonomie pour la communauté autogérée de Prosfygika.Mais ça dérange les projets de gentrification qui pourraient rapporter du pognon
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https://dialectik-football.info/des-supporters-du-panathinaikos-soutiennent-les-grevistes-de-la-faim-de-prosfygika/ -
The ‘Impossible Dream’ to Restore the LA River | Earth Focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK9x0Jyleuc #LosAngeles #Rewilding #Environmentalism #Gentrification
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Puisque Donald #Trump se permet de rebaptiser à sa guise les noms de lieu, j'ai remplacé moi aussi la plaque de ma rue cette nuit. Peut-être que ça dissuadera le projet bien entamé de gentrification de mon village qui bétonne nos champs, s'empare et vide nos rivières pour leurs piscines, frime avec leur tesla fasciste, est complice du réchauffement climatique, crée de l'inflation et rend le logement inaccessible par la spéculation. Putain, cassez-vous à Saint-Tropez et foutez-nous la paix !!!
