This is a response to a in-studio call from Colin, who says that when the unthinkable happened to his friend who moved into the inner city, he got what he deserved.... "for living in the ghetto" and "breaking all the rules". Then a very different... full post »
Where's the Affordable Housing? »
I followed a group of Cottage Grove residents downtown in December 07 where they held a sit-in and protest of HUD's foreclosure of their building and put out a call for more affordable housing in Chicago. Included in the piece is a rap verse by some young... full post »
My name is Erick Daniel Castillo, i'm originaly from Mexico City but i live in Uptown, i am 15 years old and i Believe that i Can Change my school so that my neigthborhood can be a little better for the minorities that live there, i believe i can acomplis... full post »
Newtown Chronicles Pt 2: Deconstructing Implosion »
Full Title: Newtown Chronicles Pt 2: Deconstructing Implosion full post »
Full Title: Newtown Chronicles Pt 1: a Neighborhood Imploding on Itself full post »
The Humboldt Park Project is a short audio documentary on the gentrification of the Humboldt Park neighborhood. It focuses on the physical transformations that have been taking place and the reactions of new and long-time residents to these changes. NEI... full post »
Edited from Free Spirit Media's video doc of the same name ("The Pocket"), this final installment tackles the changing face of a South Side Community. (picture taken in Pilsen) full post »
Carlitos and Bridgeport »
Carlitos tells us about his piece on Bridgeport and Gentrification through the voices of local business owners. The piece was inspired by the local Food site www.LTHfrum.com. full post »
This piece is about my neighborhood, which for a couple of years now has been going through noticeable change. The interviewed are long time residents with a credible view on what the neighborhood was and is becoming. -Carlos full post »
In a community in the grips of gentrification, a key question that begs attention is what is more important, inclusion or engagement. The response to this question by community leaders could make the difference in whether the community is able to p... full post »
