African-American neighborhoods

West Philly

Investment Without Displacement the Goal in West Philly

As the 52nd Street corridor in West Philly attracts new development interest, community leaders are working to ensure that current residents won't get swept away with the new investment.

December 21, 2019 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Chicago Bronzeville

Mapping the Shrinking Neighborhoods of Chicago

Daniel Kay Hertz shares a map tracking the population of neighborhoods in Chicago since 1950, providing insights into how the city has changed.

September 9, 2014 - City Notes

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