Neighborhood Sociology
Tytianna Davis
Neighborhoods throughout the world are constantly undergoing different changes especially in major cities. Some of these changes can either make a neighborhood or break a neighborhood. A particular community that was brought to my attention while I was doing my sociological research that has drastically changed within the last few years is Bedford–Stuyvesant. A big factor that has lead to this historical community undergoing change is Gentrification. Gentrification has had many positive affects on Bedford–Stuyvesant and has also taken a few negative tolls to this community as well. Bedford-Stuyvesant was exclaimed to be in the top-25 fastest-gentrifying neighborhoods according to Census data. This community is ranked number …show more content…
As I walked around in this beautiful community I asked some residents how it used to be. I received a response from an older woman saying, “I love this place, so many memories were built here in my childhood along with my 6 siblings. There used to be a tennis court along with a track and field court on DeKalb Avenue where we used to play in the 1990s. They tore it down to create dorms for Pratt Institute. That was an early change, now they’re building condo’s around here.” She said. But that was just a pleasant response I received about the changes that are happening in Beford-Stuyvesant. I spoke to an older Lady named Margaret Williams and she seemed to be totally against gentrification. As a long-term resident of Bedford-Stuyvesant she believes that the growing of the neighborhood is at the cost of its culture and history. Ms. Williams expressed to me that she feels as if “We are being pushed out of our own …show more content…
One of the main things that is changing the neighborhood around in the act of Gentrification. Some are happy with the results of this matter, feeling as though it is uplifting the neighborhood. However, other feel as if the culture of Bedford-Stuyvesant is being destroyed. Many people love this charming community and it’s historical backgrounds, as well as its desirable Brownstones. Even though I have all of the research about this neighborhood, I still question the cities ability to help the people that are in poverty and the high number of unemployment in this wonderful community.
Bibliography
Byrne, J. Peter. "Two Cheers for Gentrification." Http://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu. Georgetown University Law Center, n.d. Web.
Cadora, Eric. "Criminal Justice and Health and Human Services: An Exploration of Overlapping Needs, Resources, and Interests in Brooklyn Neighborhoods." ASPE. N.p., n.d. Web.
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Neighborhoods throughout the world are constantly undergoing different changes especially in major cities. Some of these changes can either make a neighborhood or break a neighborhood. A particular community that was brought to my attention while I was doing my sociological research that has drastically changed within the last few years is Bedford–Stuyvesant. A big factor that has lead to this historical community undergoing change is Gentrification. Gentrification has had many positive affects on Bedford–Stuyvesant and has also taken a few negative tolls to this community as well. Bedford-Stuyvesant was exclaimed to be in the top-25 fastest-gentrifying neighborhoods according to Census data. This community is ranked number …show more content…
As I walked around in this beautiful community I asked some residents how it used to be. I received a response from an older woman saying, “I love this place, so many memories were built here in my childhood along with my 6 siblings. There used to be a tennis court along with a track and field court on DeKalb Avenue where we used to play in the 1990s. They tore it down to create dorms for Pratt Institute. That was an early change, now they’re building condo’s around here.” She said. But that was just a pleasant response I received about the changes that are happening in Beford-Stuyvesant. I spoke to an older Lady named Margaret Williams and she seemed to be totally against gentrification. As a long-term resident of Bedford-Stuyvesant she believes that the growing of the neighborhood is at the cost of its culture and history. Ms. Williams expressed to me that she feels as if “We are being pushed out of our own …show more content…
One of the main things that is changing the neighborhood around in the act of Gentrification. Some are happy with the results of this matter, feeling as though it is uplifting the neighborhood. However, other feel as if the culture of Bedford-Stuyvesant is being destroyed. Many people love this charming community and it’s historical backgrounds, as well as its desirable Brownstones. Even though I have all of the research about this neighborhood, I still question the cities ability to help the people that are in poverty and the high number of unemployment in this wonderful community.
Bibliography
Byrne, J. Peter. "Two Cheers for Gentrification." Http://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu. Georgetown University Law Center, n.d. Web.
Cadora, Eric. "Criminal Justice and Health and Human Services: An Exploration of Overlapping Needs, Resources, and Interests in Brooklyn Neighborhoods." ASPE. N.p., n.d. Web.
< JASON SHEFTELL . "Daily News." Daily News. DECEMBER 12, 2012. . undefined.