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The Impact of Urban Renewal Programs

Mar 12, 2024

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...

Developers Of $5.5B Baltimore Peninsula Report Data On Contractor Diversity, Affordability

Feb 19, 2024

Courtesy of MAG Partners An aerial view of Baltimore PeninsulaBaltimoreEconomic DevelopmentFebruary 18, 2024 Adam Bednar, Baltimore The development team behind the $5.5B Baltimore Peninsula project has already completed more than 1.1M SF of residential and commercial...

What is Urban Renewal & Displacement?

Feb 11, 2024

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...

Exploring Freedom West 2.0

Jan 13, 2024

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...

What is Freedom West 2.0?

Nov 21, 2023

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...

Community Engagement at Freedom West Homes

Nov 15, 2023

Freedom West Homes is committed to fostering a strong sense of community. Regular events, educational programs, and recreational programs ensure residents have opportunities to connect and build lasting relationships. The cooperative spirit extends beyond the walls of...