gentrification

Some Early Thoughts from Dr. Keith Benson’s New Book

I started Dr. Keith Benson’s Education Reform and Gentrification in the Age of #CamdenRising yesterday. And I was struck almost immediately by not just the scholarly contribution (important) but by the way his own story is woven into the research.  I’ve been leaning on the expertise of @KeithEricBenson for years. Now I can just reference his book … Continue reading Some Early Thoughts from Dr. Keith Benson’s New Book…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Community Voice.

Guest Post: On Black Gentrification and Being “From Here”

We’ve had some wonderful debate on the Facebook page regarding Rasheda Weaver’s post about being a Black Gentrifier in the city of Camden. I’ve asked some of those commenting there for permission to repost to the blog. This comment is from Rutgers-Camden’s Assistant Chancellor for Civic Engagement Dr. Nyeema Watson. More to come in future … Continue reading Guest Post: On Black Gentrification and Being “From Here”…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

A Black Gentrifier (?!) in Camden by Rasheda Weaver

Each week, Rasheda Weaver will be writing about her life as a student and resident of the city. This week’s post contributes to a critical conversation in Camden around gentrification and the larger issue of what a future Camden looks like. Please share widely, contribute in the comments, and consider writing a response: Share it!

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge.

Student Voice: Diversity and Surprise

It’s a pleasure to have Ph.D. Candidate and Camden resident Rasheda Weaver back. Each Monday, she’ll be writing about her life as a student and new resident of the city. Here’s her latest: Share it!

Posted by Stephen Danley in Local Knowledge, Student Voice.

Guest Post: Gentrification: What’s in a Word (In Camden)?

More thoughts on gentrification and Camden, this time cross posted here from South Jersey Planner, Lew Bivona’s blog. Go read more of his excellent content:  Though I advocate for responsible planning across the region, I enjoy writing about Camden the most. Frankly, it’s because I like Camden more than any other place. My family has … Continue reading Guest Post: Gentrification: What’s in a Word (In Camden)?…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Guest Post.

Community Voice: Streets, lights, and the lack of gentrification

The following is a guest post from Joseph Russell (@thegreengrass):  There’s been a lot of talk about gentrification lately. NPR ran a piece in January about its benefits to neighborhood residents. Solomon Jones published an article on AxisPhilly about its alienation of longtime residents in suddenly hot neighborhoods. Whatever your thoughts about it are, it’s a … Continue reading Community Voice: Streets, lights, and the lack of gentrification…

Posted by Stephen Danley in Camden, Community Voice.