On this episode of B&RS, we discuss the multifaceted issue of gentrification in major cities worldwide. We delve into how underprivileged communities are being displaced, the double-edged sword of neighborhood renovations, and the stark realities of legal and illegal evictions. We explore the impact on local demographics and the emotional toll on long-term residents. Our conversation also covers the transformation of community spaces, such as Linden Park, and the nostalgic memories of growing up in close-knit, pre-gentrification neighborhoods. We share personal anecdotes about the sense of security, community events, and the heartbreaking loss of friends. Join us as we reflect on the past, the challenges of the present, and the essence of what the block meant to us.
