The reading assigned to the flushing west group involved the idea of community planning without displacement. Is it really possible to develop as a community without negatively impacting the community members? Over the years, community members have constantly fought against eviction, urban projects and increases in housing,

The reading begins by defining the idea of progressive planning. It is defined as the development in which people are aware of the social and economic injustices within a community. By doing so, this development attempts to achieve equality for all members of its society. However, many of the current development plans have not actually attempted to create more equal communities.  As of now, these projects are segregating, alienating and displacing community members. In order to ensure that progressive community planning actually brings diversity, equality and openness, the government must invest time and resources into developing communities. By doing so, the voices of the community members will not be overheard. This is the current issue that many of the community members of flushing are experiencing. They feel that their opinions are being completely disregarded. This in turn leads to the development of very hostile opinions and a loss of trust between the council members and their constituents. I believe that even if there were more time invested into the Flushing community, there would not be a significant change because there is now a lack of trust and respect between council member Koo and the community members.

The reading that was posted was stated many of the reasons that the current idea of progressive planning is flawed. From the perspective of the government, all proposed plans and ideas would be beneficial for the communities. However, the communities will make sure that they voice their ideas and will not go down without a fight.