How discussions about “neighborhood character” reinforce structural racism

Gretchen Brown — Sun, 23 May 2021 11:30:00 +0000

When the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, proposed the development of apartment buildings and commercial spaces on an empty industrial site, an op-ed in Growler Magazine compared the proposed development to a metal shredder. “Rather than conserving and enhancing the qualities and character of the neighborhood,” writes Charles Hathaway, “the redevelopment endorsed by the city's plan disregards the unique characteristics of the neighborhood and diminishes its quality.”

Author: Gretchen Brown | ArchDaily

How discussions about “neighborhood character” reinforce structural racism