City & Local

Urban Renewal

2 articles

Gleaming modern skyscrapers casting shadows over a struggling, older neighborhood with a vacant artist studio, symbolizing the displacement caused by urban renewal.
Neighborhoods

Urban renewal's cost: Affordable housing and culture lost

New York City's artist population has decreased by more than 4% since 2019, marking the first sustained decline in decades.

Aaron Blake·April 17, 2026
A diverse urban neighborhood scene depicting the process of gentrification, with old and new architecture blending, and residents from different backgrounds interacting on a bustling street.
Neighborhoods

What Is Gentrification? A Guide to Its Causes, Effects, and Solutions in Urban Areas

Gentrification is a complex process of neighborhood change, bringing both new investment and significant challenges for long-term residents. This guide explores its causes, effects, and potential solutions in urban areas.

Aaron Blake·March 30, 2026