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Phoenix Mastermind Oct 24-25
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Gentrification In The Black Community
Story
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Tonight we’ll discuss the topic, Gentrification In The Black Community
Give the Opinion Disclaimer, even though some facts may be given. It’s main the opinion of some intelligent people having a conversation, and at the end of the day we won’t to keep people having an intelligent conversation.
Let’s Define Gentrification
Gentrification is a process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. This is a common and controversial topic in politics and in urban planning
Interview Questions
Gentrification has two basic paradoxes -
It brings an influx of outside capital into a community for development
There are displacements of those in a community before, during and after those investments are even made
Is it fair?
Effects on the Black community
Who’s to blame
Do we or the community value what we have
How can someone come in your community and the perceived value automatically goes up
Is it something negative? Does it benefit a neighborhood?
Why can’t we be more proactive with creating communities?
Are we too reactive, instead of being proactive?
Displacement Factors
Increased cost in the neighborhood
Taxes
Rent
Investor flipping
Decreased affordable housing
Increase in vacant properties
Condemnation
Uneven access to capital
Political displacement
Tip
Replacement cost and Cash Replacement on your property
Conclusion
Have Patience In The Process