INDIANAPOLIS — Gentrification is a real economic and cultural force acting on Indianapolis’ urban neighborhoods, which are predominantly low-income and many predominantly African-American. According to Indianapolis census data compiled by governing.com, the number of census tracts gentrifying quadrupled from 1990-2000 to 2000-2010 (defined by percentage increases in home value, education attainment and median income).
It can be difficult to have honest conversations about the “G word” because of how mired it is with issues of class, politics, race, and human impact. With this in mind, Spirit & Place and the Kheprw Institute are partnering to launch Gentrify: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, a series of community discussions that will explore the impact and ramifications of gentrification above and beyond displacement.
The next discussion will be held July 24 from 3-5 p.m. “Culture Wars” will feature a panel of local voices and speakers from other cities video conferencing in.
All discussion events are free and will take place at Kheprw Institute (3549 Boulevard Place). Interested attendees should RSVP in advance on kheprw.org/gentrify, updated information and resources about the series also available.