Avery Troubleman, a community organizer with deep ties to Los Angeles, dives into the origins of the term 'Skid Row', potentially linking it to Seattle. The conversation highlights the deliberate urban planning that segregates the homeless community from development. Troubleman unveils how residents and allies actively shaped the space they occupy, pushing back against gentrification. Themes of socio-economic disparity, historical context, and the ethical dilemmas of urban design come to the forefront, capturing the complexities of Skid Row's evolution.
