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The State of Displacement in Edgehill
As property values rise in the growing city, residents are being pressured to sell their homes. Rising rent and forced evictions due to rapid development are just a few of challenges facing low-income Nashvillians.
Rethinking Growth in Nashville
Many residents believe in growth, however, it has pushed out vulnerable residents who are either forced to the edges of Davidson County or must find affordable housing options in neighboring counties.
Community Benefits and the IT City
Nashville has experienced an economic boom, but it has come at a price. Development has lacked accountability and one can argue that the growth has negatively affected working people, low-income renters and homeowners.
Buzz for Community Benefits Agreements
Over 120 excited Nashville residents from all over the city showed up to learn about Community Benefits Agreements.
What is a community benefits agreement?
Do you feel like you have no control over development in your community? On Thursday, February 2 (6:30pm), STAND UP Nashville will hold a community meeting to talk about “Community Benefits Agreements (CBA)”.
What is a Community Benefits Agreement?
Do you feel like you have no control over development in your community?
On Thursday, February 2 (6:30pm), STAND UP Nashville will hold a community meeting to talk about “Community Benefits Agreements (CBA)”.
The STAND UP Nashville Launch
Too many Nashvillians aren’t benefiting from the economic boom. They’ve now formed a new coalition called Stand Up Nashville
Equitable Development Coalition Launched
Today, Nashville’s largest labor and community-based organizations announce the formation of Stand Up Nashville.
Hoy, el mayor número de organizaciones basadas en el trabajo y en la comunidad de Nashville, anuncian la formación de Stand Up Nashville.
