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The Impact of Urban Renewal Programs

The Impact of Urban Renewal Programs

San Francisco, renowned for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge and vibrant cultural scene, faces a persistent and complex housing shortage. This crisis is characterized by skyrocketing rents, a high cost of living, and an acute lack of affordable housing units. This...

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What is Urban Renewal & Displacement?

What is Urban Renewal & Displacement?

Urban renewal in San Francisco during the mid-20th century represents a complex chapter in the city’s development history, marked by both progress and profound social disruption. Originally conceived as a strategy to modernize cities by eradicating "slum areas" and...

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Exploring Freedom West 2.0

Exploring Freedom West 2.0

San Francisco's Fillmore District, with its rich jazz heritage and vibrant cultural mosaic, has endured the challenges of urban redevelopment first-hand. This area, once known as the "Harlem of the West," has seen its diversity challenged by various urban renewal...

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What is Freedom West 2.0?

What is Freedom West 2.0?

Freedom West Homes, located in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, is a cooperative housing community that has stood as a symbol in the city for housing equity and resilience. Established in the 1970s, Freedom West was an answer to the widespread displacement of...

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