Episode 12: "There Goes the Hood" - A Conversation About Gentrification w/ Dr. Lance Freeman

Summary: Generally described as a process that results in the displacement of economically disadvantaged people of color, gentrification has taken on a negative connotation and remains an emotionally and racially charged issue. But is the negative perception of gentrification warranted? Is it always a bad thing? Are there ways to responsibly reinvest in economically depressed neighborhoods? Today, we tackle these questions with Dr. Lance Freeman, a Professor in the Urban Planning program at Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. We begin by defining gentrification (19:20) and highlighting common misconceptions on the topic (21:47). We then discuss the relationship between gentrification and displacement (25:10), the role of race in gentrification (33:13), whether gentrification can positively impact a neighborhood (40:00), and the relationship between gentrification, crime, and policing (43:33). Dr. Freeman closes the interview by discussing how to maximize the benefits and minimize harm associated with gentrification (1:00:46) and providing advice to individuals who feel pushed out of their neighborhoods (1:06:55).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Ty and Daphne Discuss Recent News 12:35 - Boyz in the Hood Gentrification Clip 14:53 - Introduction of the Topic 15:50 - Learn more about Dr. Freeman 48:40 -  What motivates the negative perception of gentrification? 53:44 - How has the public and academics received Dr. Freeman’s research? 1:10:16 - Ty and Daphne reflect on the interview   Resources There Goes the 'Hood: Views of Gentrification from the Ground Up - http://www.temple.edu/tempress/titles/1827_reg.html Five Myths of Gentrification - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-gentrification/2016/06/03/b6c80e56-1ba5-11e6-8c7b-6931e66333e7_story.html?utm_term=.1e9ac7f32276 Gentrification without displacement': Wire actor's property plan causes storm - https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/mar/28/weldell-pierce-gentrification-without-displacement-wire-actors-property-plan-causes-storm