Category Archives: Week 12

I live in a neighborhood where I have experienced the type of gentrification that Sharon Zukin discusses, currently occurring in Williamsburg and the Village. When I tell people that I live in Park Slope, they assume that my family is … Continue reading →

Sharon Zukin argues that much of the value of a neighborhood lies in its people, particularly those that have been there for a long time. While this view alone may not be controversial, Zukin founds many of her arguments on … Continue reading →

Since I was nine-years old I went to a sleep away camp in Bethel Woods called Chipinaw.  I remained there for eight summers, gradually coming to the conclusion that I returned to be with my camp friends and not so … Continue reading →

While I do not have much personal experience with gentrification, I can understand Sharon Zunkin’s theory that the “soul” of a neighborhood comes from the people who have lived there for a long time and its unique businesses. After all … Continue reading →

I appreciate Molotch’s view of a city as a growth machine. His description captures the dynamics of a city, which I believe is the most prominent characteristic. His definition of a community alone is one that shows how changing interests … Continue reading →

We see this compromise between use value and exchange value in almost any transaction we make. Most often, exchange value and use value are not aligned. While use-value suggests a more Marxist concept of the value of a good (or … Continue reading →