On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...city can do to stop rising rents and ultimately gentrification as affordable properties with working-class tenants are replaced by..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Fresh Look at Gentrification in SXSW Feature Blindspotting

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal on their comedy-tinged drama about modern America

"...It's about every raw nerve in America – guns, gentrification, racism, rehabilitation, self-identity, and cultural perception – and how..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

“Anti-Gentrification” Protesters Target Austin Creative Alliance

“Hoodz” vandalize Jim Hightower offices, next to ACA

"...part a meditation on the effects and meaning of “gentrification” in Austin Eastside neighborhoods. Verdijo said that he attempted..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Documentary Uses Virtual Reality to Explore East Austin Gentrification

Technology and social justice come together in Latinitas' film

"...some of the neighborhood's youngest members. "This is about gentrification," Donnelly said. "I think the majority of the city..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Feature by Mae Hamilton

Jumpolin & Gentrification Backlash

Jumpolin owners fight back against landlord demolition

"...space during the period of this year's SXSW. (See "Gentrification Refugees," Feb. 27.)..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Gentrification Refugees

Jumpolin demo a long time coming, according to city records

"...has become a touchstone of community debate about the gentrification of the Eastside – what was once a Latino..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Gentrification and Affordability Shapes the District 1 and 3 Races

Never-ending Eastside stories

"..."I have just seen my community being decimated by gentrification. And I'm not knocking anybody that wants to live..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Forum Covers “R.E.A.L. Solutions” to Gentrification and Displacement, Affordable Housing, and Public Safety

Candidates commit to addressing racial justice and equity

"...for a virtual forum on institutional racism to discuss gentrification and displacement, affordable housing, and public safety. Organized by..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

Life After Gentrification

When you and your home both have to move

"...defenseless mobile homeowners can be to the wave of gentrification that has swelled with rising property values. Despite the..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Statesman Advertising Supplement Cheers Eastside Gentrification

Update: Statesman removes article, reiterates apology

"...going east of the highway prior to the mass gentrification of downtown was not advised. However, now that the..."

July 2, 2017 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Gentrification Must Stop!

"...land and total disrespect of our people must stop. Gentrification of this type smacks of racism!..."

Oct. 17, 2012 Postmarks

Gentrification Is Cultural Genocide

"...colorful culture, its traditions and family unity. To us, gentrification is cultural genocide!..."

May 28, 2012 Postmarks

Gentrification of SoCo

Jan. 9, 2004 Postmarks

Blindspotting

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal astound in this perfect state of the union story

"...The line between improvement and gentrification is just one of the complicated and textured layers..."

July 27, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

A gentle, poetic look at gentrification that shimmers with the winds of history

"...The film’s dominant theme is the gentrification of San Francisco as experienced by two black male..."

June 14, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Only Constant on Congress Is Change

Liz Lambert chronicles being both sides of the gentrification debate in Through the Plexi-Glass

"...that "the renovation of the San José sparked the gentrification of South Congress" – the evergreen city-planning hot button..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

After a Relapse Into Addiction Quietly Broke Up Street Sects, the Duo Has Exorcised Their Demons

The Gentrification V 7-inch hit last week, but Austin experimentalists are focusing on a balanced existence instead of rushing anticipated third LP

"...We're gathering to talk about their new 7-inch single, Gentrification V: Whitewashed – the final installment of a series..."

May 27, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

"Juntos/Together" Ties Austin's Activist Past and Present

Shedding light on action & initiatives by local minority communities

"...members, and a changing Austin landscape in response to gentrification are familiar recent headlines. However, these issues have been..."

March 28, 2018 Arts Post by Acacia Coronado

Council Members Say “#FixtheCode”

Four CMs say CodeNEXT process must strongly address inequality

"...the next draft to fully address citywide inequality, affordability, gentrification, and displacement...."

Aug. 22, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...12 District 3 City Council candidates address Austin growth, gentrification, affordable housing, urban rail, and urban farms, in the..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: Montopolis Is Cool With Uncool

East Austin neighborhood aims to fend off gentrification

"...particular project is going to open the floodgates of gentrification in Montopolis," she said. "We've all seen that gentrification..."

March 28, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Transition Areas & Zones of the Land Development Code Revision

The debate over density and gentrification continues

"...allowed by right under the new code, will hasten gentrification and displacement, and replace today's (dwindling supply of) reasonably..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Papi Chulo

A heartwarming story of the messiness of friendship between the unlikeliest of pals

"...so many aspects of contemporary L.A. life – hipsters, gentrification, stereotyping, race relations – that it sometimes lands only..."

June 21, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Shine

Salsa-dancing siblings fight over gentrification

"...to use salsa dancing to overcome the tide of gentrification...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review

Public Notice: “Uprooted”

New gentrification study asks city to "think big and act boldly"

"...they asked UT researchers to conduct "a study of gentrification, displacement and mapping of vulnerable neighborhoods" in the city...."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback: Ringo Deathstarr Awakens the Force

Ringo Deathstarr achieves a Pure Mood, Lench anthem decries Eastside gentrification, and a Pink Floyd scion takes root in Austin

"...(My Beautiful City)" offers a scathing, first-hand perspective of gentrification – related in the local vernacular:..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jordan French Out at Status Labs

CEO forced to resign over "inexcusable" demolition of Jumpolin

"...The staff of Status Labs, the "Online Reputation Management"..."

March 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Barbershop 2: Back in Business

The franchise is back in business, though this time the project has a more calculated feel.

"...gets bogged down in some pace-stopping scenes about community gentrification, some mildly confusing temporal transitions, and some exchanges that..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Forging a New Path Through Thrifting Old Clothes

Dominique Kirven of Gather & Co. discusses sustainability and gentrification in Austin’s thrifting community

"...started a podcast called Thrifting Minds specifically to discuss gentrification, climate change, and other hot-button issues in thrifting. But..."

March 26, 2021 Arts Feature by Angela Bonilla

ZM3 Live Productions' Echo of a Refugee ... Me?

Zell Miller III's latest was a state of the city address that called out Austin for gentrification and policies harmful to its black citizens

Aug. 17, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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