City & Local

Community Preservation

2 articles

A historic Brooklyn brownstone street with community members gathered, symbolizing the preservation of neighborhood identity against gentrification.
Neighborhoods

What Are Historical Societies and How Do They Preserve Neighborhood Identity?

In a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, a 150-year-old historical society successfully blocked a high-rise development, preserving a block of historic brownstones and their community gardens.

Derek Molina·August 9, 2026
A split image showing a historic, vibrant neighborhood street contrasted with a modern, gentrified street, illustrating the impact of displacement on community character.
Neighborhoods

The Impact of Displacement on Neighborhood Character

Black wealth in Richmond has seen a significant decline, with a loss of 3,600 Black homeowners, according to Nextcity .

Derek Molina·April 16, 2026