DW Gibson

DW Gibson is author of the recently published book The Edge Becomes the Center: An Oral History of Gentrification in the Twenty-First Century.

What if the US Really Did Deport 11 Million People?

What if the US Really Did Deport 11 Million People? What if the US Really Did Deport 11 Million People?

A case study of New York’s Hudson Valley, where immigrants—with and without documents—have brought once-dead towns back to life.

Sep 29, 2016 / Feature / DW Gibson

1930s rowhouses

How Banks and Developers Collude to Get Rid of New York’s Affordable Housing How Banks and Developers Collude to Get Rid of New York’s Affordable Housing

Granting huge mortgages on rent-regulated buildings doesn’t make financial sense—unless lenders know buyers will kick out existing tenants.

Apr 5, 2016 / DW Gibson

America, the Unaffordable

America, the Unaffordable America, the Unaffordable

There’s a housing crisis. Everywhere. Can New York City create a blueprint to solve it?

Mar 17, 2016 / Feature / DW Gibson

The 5 Books You Need to Read to Understand Gentrification

The 5 Books You Need to Read to Understand Gentrification The 5 Books You Need to Read to Understand Gentrification

Here’s how it works.

Oct 22, 2015 / DW Gibson

How a Gentrification Scam Threatens New York’s Community Gardens

How a Gentrification Scam Threatens New York’s Community Gardens How a Gentrification Scam Threatens New York’s Community Gardens

Shady developers know one easy way to build luxury condos: Claim ownership of communal land.

Oct 20, 2015 / Feature / DW Gibson

NYC rent regulation protest

How to Dump Tenants and Make a Fortune How to Dump Tenants and Make a Fortune

The chaotic, abusive process through which New York City landlords turn affordable housing into luxury apartments.

Jun 11, 2015 / Feature / DW Gibson

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