What does the word "gentrification" mean to you? Journalist Tianna Manon of Open Mic Rochester did a deep dive into the subject, exploring why gentrification is not inherently positive or negative. Her work looks at how Rochester is impacted by gentrification in various places -- and how gentrification is about more than just new residents and their incomes. It includes the displacement of culture and tradition.
Our guests discuss how to evaluate the impact of gentrification, and how to preserve neighborhood character.
- Tianna Manon, editor-in-chief of Open Mic Roc
- George Moses, executive director of North East Area Development, Rochester
- Bob Boyd, former executive director of the South Wedge Planning Committee