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What if Gentrification Was About Healing Communities Instead of Displacing Them

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Urban Development Courses Social Justice Courses Gentrification Courses Community Empowerment Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk that challenges the conventional narrative of gentrification. Delve into architect Liz Ogbu's concept of spatial justice, which posits that equitable distribution of resources and services is a fundamental human right. Examine the familiar story of gentrification in San Francisco and question the assumption that poor people must inevitably be displaced by development and progress. Consider Ogbu's call to action for developers, architects, and policymakers to prioritize building people's capacity to remain in their homes and communities. Gain insights into alternative approaches that focus on healing and preserving communities rather than erasing culture and causing economic displacement. Reflect on the potential for a new paradigm in urban development that values the wholeness and well-being of existing residents.

Syllabus

What if gentrification was about healing communities instead of displacing them? | Liz Ogbu


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