Articles about gentrification

Virtual reality storyteller creates project showcasing historically Black community in Seattle

The recognizable chords from Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” are the sonic greeting to a new virtual reality experience created by… Read More

Opportunity Zones in West Coast tech hubs rank highest for gentrification risk in new study

When Congress enacted a powerful new tax incentive that encourages investors to funnel capital gains into economically distressed areas, community… Read More

TLDR: Facebook discovers political influence campaign, Seattle clinic for families affected by gentrification, Apple beats revenue expectations

Today’s featured stories Facebook discovers coordinated political influence campaign ahead of midterm elections Seattle Children’s opens new community clinic to… Read More

‘Who will have a place in Seattle?’ Community leader challenges tech to grow inclusively

“Seattle’s losing a part of its soul.” That’s how Wyking Garrett sees it. He is a third-generation resident of the… Read More

TLDR: Day 2 of Zuckerberg’s testimony, protest at Amazon HQ, Snap Spectacles

[Editor’s Note: TLDR is GeekWire’s daily news rundown, hosted by Starla Sampaco. Watch today’s update above, subscribe to GeekWire on YouTube for every… Read More

Tech investors back novel fund to protect urban land and fight gentrification in Seattle

A third-generation resident of Seattle’s Central District, K. Wyking Garrett has fond memories of the MidTown Center property on 23rd… Read More