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This read like a collection of long op ed’s on gentrification in different cities, with anecdotal accounts of displacement that made it an emotional book - which I liked and would say is the book’s strongest quality. However, I did find How to Kill a City to be repetitive. With each chapter, the author never fails to restate the thesis that gentrification comes from specific policies and politics that aim to constantly promote capital growth. Yes, but I would’ve liked more history, more data with each city, and also more context - including how the policies/politics differed in other cities that aren’t [as] gentrified. Lastly, the solutions the author brings up are summed up in the last 10 pages in the entire book - I’d argue more pages could’ve been devoted to this section.
Overall, I learned a good amount on the gentrification of four different cities. But for the amount of pages, I felt the book could’ve offered more information and answers.
Overall, I learned a good amount on the gentrification of four different cities. But for the amount of pages, I felt the book could’ve offered more information and answers.