It's Complicated | There Goes the Neighborhood | WNYC Studios
Overview
Episode Focus: The episode discusses the complexities of gentrification in Brooklyn neighborhoods, particularly Bedford-Stuyvesant and East New York.
Air Date: April 20, 2016
Produced by: The Nation and WNYC Studios
Key Themes
Personal Experiences
Corrine Bobb-Semple: A 14-year-old from Bed-Stuy who is navigating changes in her neighborhood while attending an elite prep school.
Mark Winston Griffith: A black homeowner and community organizer sharing his experience and the conflicted security of homeownership amidst gentrification.
New Arrivals
Allie LaLonde and Emily Wilson: 20-something newcomers to Bed-Stuy describing their challenges in integrating beyond gentrified spaces like coffee shops and bars.
Art and Community
Catherine Green & Arts East New York: Catherine founded Arts East New York to fill the void of arts organizations in the area, advocating for community involvement in neighborhood development.
Artist Rasu Jilani: Focuses on preserving ecosystems over solely developing economies within the community.
Community and Change
East New York: Artists in this area are preparing for its impending gentrification.
Neighborhood Development: Discussions include capitalizing community assets while maintaining cultural integrity.