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BTMFBA: maintaining arts spaces in the face of rising real estate values | Seattle, New York City

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

As of 2024, it’s never been harder for artists to find a place to work. In Brooklyn and parts of Queens, rent is at least 10 to 15 percent higher than it was in March 2020.) To have a studio at all, one has either to be able to afford to buy or have a gracious and understanding landlord, both rarities in the current real estate market.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In the 2017 and 2019 elections, I thought Democratic wins in Virginia presaged a lot more. While Biden won in 2020, the rest of the ballot didn't do so well for Democrats. Youngkin was a big time private equity guy before his election, like Mitt Romney.