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Neighborhood Transformation and Mobility
This chapter examines the decline of neighborhoods that historically supported immigrant families in achieving upward mobility, using Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a case study. It discusses the evolution of American housing trends, the implications of urban planning, and the impact of figures like Jane Jacobs on community development. The speakers reflect on the changing dynamics of mobility in the American ethos, highlighting the complexities tied to socioeconomic shifts and gentrification.