This sharply argued book posits that urban revitalization—making
"better" city living spaces from those that have been neglected due
to racist city planning and divestment—is a code word for
fraught, state-managed gentrification. Vanessa A. Rosa examines the
revitalization of two Toronto public housing projects, Regent Park
and Lawrence Heights, and uses this evidence to analyze the
challenges of racial inequality and segregation at the heart of
housing systems in many cities worldwide. Instead of promoting
safety and belonging, Rosa argues that revitalization too often
creates more intense exclusion. But the story of these housing
projects also reveals how residents pushed back on the ideals of
revitalization touted by city officials and policymakers. Rosa
explores urban revitalization as a window to investigate broader
questions about social regulation and the ways that racism,
classism, and dynamics of inclusion/exclusion are foundational to
liberal democratic societies, particularly as scholars continue to
debate the politics of gentrification at the local level and the
politics of integration and multiculturalism at the national level.
General
Imprint: |
The University of North Carolina Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Vanessa A. Rosa
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Dimensions: |
235 x 155mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
168 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4696-7575-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4696-7575-7 |
Barcode: |
9781469675756 |
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