Gentrification & Redevelopment

In East Austin’s African American community the legacy of the Black Codes, Jim Crow, and the 1928 Austin City Plan presents a bundle of ironic and counter-intuitive issues with which to deal. Legally prescribed and sanctioned segregation of African Americans was obviously fueled by the belief that Blacks Folks were inherently inferior to the ruling class of Anglo Americans.

Featured Articles: Gentrification & Redevelopment

The Austin Revitalization Authority

"Respect + Restore + Revitalize"

Gentrification & Redevelopment in the News...

Recent news and articles of gentrification and redevelopment, in the East End Cultural District.