There was nothing there : Williamsburg, the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood / Sara Martucci.
"There Was Nothing There: Williamsburg, The Gentrification of a Brooklyn Neighborhood explores the daily, lived-effects of gentrification for neighborhood residents- those who are newcomers and those who have remained as Williamsburg transformed around them"--
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-225) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Introduction: Welcome to Williamsburg -- The Neighborhood: From Industry to Instagram -- Claiming Space: Activism and Ownership Over Time -- Dangerous Enough: Crime, Safety, and Identity -- Selling Williamsburg: From Gritty to Luxury -- Views of Change: Convenience and Erasure -- The Myths of Gentrification: What Attachment Style Can Tell Us -- Conclusion: Williamsburg's Global Reach: Lessons Learned? -- Epilogue: An "L-pocalypse," a Pandemic, and a New Mayor. | |
| 520 | |a "There Was Nothing There: Williamsburg, The Gentrification of a Brooklyn Neighborhood explores the daily, lived-effects of gentrification for neighborhood residents- those who are newcomers and those who have remained as Williamsburg transformed around them"-- |c Provided by publisher. | ||
| 520 | |a "Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a prominent neighborhood in New York City, has undergone significant transformations through cycles of divestment and gentrification. In 2005, the city's decision to rezone the Williamsburg waterfront for high-rise housing led to a profound alteration of the physical, cultural, and social landscape. The result was the rapid influx of thousands of new residents, many of them wealthy, giving rise to luxury buildings, upscale dining, and high-end retail stores alongside new norms and expectations for the neighborhood. These new arrivals coexist with earlier gentrifiers as well as working-class Latinx and white ethnic populations, creating a complex and layered community. In There Was Nothing There, Sara Martucci draws on four decades of residents' memories and experiences, providing insights into the tensions, contradictions, and inequalities brought about by gentrification. Martucci focuses on the individual level, exploring how residents form connections to their neighborhoods and how these attachments shape their daily experiences of public spaces, local consumption, and evaluations of safety. As established residents, bohemians, and newcomers vie for ownership and belonging, their perceptions give rise to conflicting narratives that define the essence of the neighborhood. While the book's primary focus is Williamsburg, it serves as a cautionary tale about the broader impact of state-led gentrification, extending far beyond Brooklyn. The text underscores the potential consequences of such transformations for the future of cities, urging readers to consider the implications of cultural displacement, homogenization, and increased surveillance as gentrification permeates urban landscapes." -- Publisher's description | ||
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