Gentrification Forces
How do city governments often support gentrification through public policy?
By offering tax incentives to developers and rezoning areas for luxury or mixed-use developments.
How does gentrification affect the cultural identity of a neighborhood?
It can lead to the loss of long-standing local businesses and cultural institutions, altering the neighborhood’s character.
Name a famous Chicago public housing project that underwent redevelopment.
A. Cabrini Green
B. Robert Taylor Homes
C. Riis Development
D. Gold Coast
Cabrini Green
Robert Taylor Homes
852 N Mozart St, Chicago, IL 60622 in Humboldt Park is listed for $1,175,000 now, guess how much it sold for on July 11, 2019
(Hint: it sold for $522,500 on July 29, 2015)
A. $457,000
B. $699,000
C. $885,000
D.$931,000
E.$1,085,000
C. $885,000
What role do developers and investors typically play in gentrification?
They buy and renovate properties, often leading to increased rents and property prices, which can push out long-time residents.
How does gentrification impact local schools in affected neighborhoods?
It often leads to changes in school demographics and resources, sometimes pushing out long-term students.
What is one major challenge residents face in redeveloped public housing according to Fennell?
Social isolation due to the breakdown of long-established community networks.
1936 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 in Pilsen is listed for $879,900 now, guess how much it sold for on 6/22/2000
A. $680,000
B. $597,000
C. $540,000
D. $267,000
E. $185,000
D. $267,000
Fennell discusses “sociability” in public housing. How does gentrification challenge or alter these social connections?
Gentrification disrupts close-knit communities by displacing residents, making it harder to maintain strong social ties.
In Fennell's study, what are some of the unintended consequences of redeveloping public housing in Chicago?
Displacement, loss of community identity, and increased stress on vulnerable populations due to changing social dynamics.
What does Fennell mean by “experiments in vulnerability” in the context of public housing redevelopment?
It refers to the way redevelopment exposes residents to new risks, such as social isolation or economic instability, while they try to navigate the changes imposed on their communities.
1753 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 in Humboldt Park is listed for $1,265,000 now, guess how much it sold for on 5/21/2004
(Hint: It sold for $725,000 on Sep 20, 2002)
A. $222,500
B. $499,000
C. $668,000
D. $850,000
E. $910,000
A. $222,500