Revitalization Edging Out Blacks in San Francisco

A new light rail line, a number of condo projects and a broad revitalization plan are changing the face of San Francisco's Bayview district. Many in the neighborhood see the changes pushing out blacks.

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January 14, 2008, 12:00 PM PST

By Nate Berg

"The economic pressures changing the southeast corner of San Francisco - adjoining districts known together as Bayview-Hunters Point - are the same ones driving African Americans out of many of the Bay Area's traditionally black, inner-city neighborhoods, experts say."

"With the light-rail line, a sweeping new redevelopment plan and a spate of condo construction proposed, the area seems on the brink of revitalization. Autry and many residents look forward to safer streets, more businesses and jobs."

"But African Americans also worry that the changes may mean the demise of this historic black community."

FULL STORY: Bayview revitalization comes with huge price to black residents

Monday, January 14, 2008 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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