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Justice, Democratic Inclusion, And Empowered Governance In Richmond’S Development Policy, Rand Irons
Justice, Democratic Inclusion, And Empowered Governance In Richmond’S Development Policy, Rand Irons
VA Engage Journal
After surviving a car crash, a fish fry owner finds her store in disrepair and smelling of rotting fish. Without access to resources to clean her store, she sets up shop on the sidewalk to make ends meet. On the same block, a florist sells fake flowers because he lacks the capital to purchase refrigerators to sell real flowers. These small businesses located on the same block in Northside Richmond, VA are a microcosm of the inequalities present in this city. As gentrification accelerates, many minority businesses and residents lack the resources to respond. This research gathered evidence on the …