Today’s reading gave a thorough overview of the rent regulation history of New York City, and how it evolved into its current form. The piece that stuck the most with me were two small paragraphs, the first of which stated:… Continue Reading →
A lot of these readings tie back to the same theme: the richer people are, the more time, energy, resources, and attention they can dedicate to advocating for themselves. We saw this countless number of times. Where are homeless shelters… Continue Reading →
It was shocking to hear how many homeless people there are in New York City. When I think of homeless, I often think of those asking for money on the streets or subways, and sleeping on park benches late at… Continue Reading →
The implications of rent regulations extended far past what I could have ever imagined. The current dilemma we as a city are facing is plummeting housing stock coupled with population growth. We are the only major American city to be… Continue Reading →
Kevin Williamson: Mr. Coates, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you. Thank you for coming; I’ve been looking forward to our discussion together. Ta-Nehisi Coates: Mr. Williamson, likewise, and thank you for inviting me. I’ve read your response article on… Continue Reading →
Although I believe the writer of this ProPublica article certainly has a a biased stance, I have no doubts as to the legitimacy of the evidence brought up. From the article, it seems very clear that a large segment of… Continue Reading →
As I made my way through the first reading, I found myself shocked for two reasons: 1) the impressiveness of Robert Moses and his transformation of New York City in a matter of decades is undeniable, and 2) how long… Continue Reading →
When the average person thinks about government intervention in housing, rarely do they think about the inherent racism embedded in its history. While reading through the chapter, the moment that I saw that the appraisal questionnaire included ethnicity, two thoughts… Continue Reading →
I thought Jelani Cobb’s piece about the shutdown of Jamaica High School was a very pleasant and informative read. Having lived in Queens for about five years, I’ve been consistently fed the idea that Jamaica is a poor, disgusting, and… Continue Reading →
The main message of the Jane Jacobs reading was clear: “there must be eyes on the street.” She argued that for the streets (and by extension the city, neighborhood, or area represented by the streets) to be “safe,” there needed… Continue Reading →
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