History of Rochester Gentrification | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

History of Rochester Gentrification


*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 01/24/2019
History of Rochester Gentrification as part of the 2nd Annual " Fit Well, & Sustainable at 540 Campaign. Facilitated by educator Shane Wiegand of the City Roots Community Land Trust this workshop will explore and deconstruct the history of redlining, restrictive covenants, and racist/discriminatory housing practices throughout Rochester's history of urban development. How have these exploitative practices led to the disinvestment of the inner city, downtown; eventually leading to displacement in the present is just one of many essential questions that will be explored. How have these exploitative practices led to the disinvestment of the inner city, downtown; eventually leading to displacement in the present is just one of many essential questions that will be explored.

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Details

This class is open to all ages 4 grade and up, and open to all members of the community interested in learning more about the gentrification in Rochester in a historical context

ASL interpreting can be provided with at least 10 days advance novice. Once registered course fee is non-refundable and cannot be applied to a future class or event.

About Instructor 
(he/his/him) Shane Wiegand is a fourth grade teacher in the Rush Henrietta Central School District. He attended SUNY Geneseo and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Childhood and Special Education and a Master’s degree in Childhood Multicultural Education. Shane and his wife Jennie live in the Beechwood Neighborhood. Shane serves as treasurer on the board of the Beechwood Neighborhood Coalition, sits on the Connected Communities Housing Committee, and is the outreach chair of the City Roots Community Land Trust.

Hosted by 540WMain Communiversity and City Roots Community Land Trust


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Location:

540 West Main Street
Rochester, NY, 14608
United States

Phone:

585-420-8439
Contact name: 
Calvin Eaton
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/24/2019
Time: 
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Price: 
$10

Ages

9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids